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Which of the following is considered the most accurate route for measuring body temperature?
Which of the following is considered the most accurate route for measuring body temperature?
- Rectal (correct)
- Tympanic membrane
- Axillary
- Oral
What is the preferred route for measuring body temperature in newborns?
What is the preferred route for measuring body temperature in newborns?
- Temporal artery
- Oral
- Axillary (correct)
- Rectal
How long does it typically take to obtain a temperature reading using an electronic thermometer that measures tympanic (ear) temperature?
How long does it typically take to obtain a temperature reading using an electronic thermometer that measures tympanic (ear) temperature?
- 2 seconds (correct)
- 10 seconds
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the safest?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the safest?
What is the proper technique for using an electronic thermometer to measure temporal artery temperature?
What is the proper technique for using an electronic thermometer to measure temporal artery temperature?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the least accurate?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the least accurate?
What type of thermometer is used to measure tympanic (ear) temperature?
What type of thermometer is used to measure tympanic (ear) temperature?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most invasive?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most invasive?
How long does it typically take to obtain a temperature reading using an electronic thermometer that measures temporal artery temperature?
How long does it typically take to obtain a temperature reading using an electronic thermometer that measures temporal artery temperature?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most comfortable for the patient?
Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most comfortable for the patient?
