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Body Temperature Assessment and Thermometers Quiz

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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?

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?

2 seconds (correct)

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the safest?

Temporal artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper technique for using an electronic thermometer to measure temporal artery temperature?

Place the probe in the center of the forehead and move it in a straight line toward the temple into the hairline without letting up on the scan button. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the least accurate?

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

What type of thermometer is used to measure tympanic (ear) temperature?

Electronic thermometer with infrared technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most invasive?

Rectal Signup and view all the answers

How long does it typically take to obtain a temperature reading using an electronic thermometer that measures temporal artery temperature?

Within seconds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following body temperature routes is considered the most comfortable for the patient?