Body Temperature Measurement Techniques
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Which body temperature measurement method is contraindicated for a patient with persistent cough?

  • Rectal
  • Ear
  • Axillary
  • Oral (correct)
  • What is the correct duration for orally measuring body temperature?

  • 1 minute
  • 3 minutes (correct)
  • 4 minutes
  • 2 minutes
  • If a patient has diarrhea, which method should not be used for measuring body temperature?

  • Axillary
  • Oral
  • Rectal (correct)
  • Ear
  • When measuring body temperature axillary, what adjustment needs to be made to the reading?

    <p>+0.5°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not listed as a contraindication for oral temperature measurement?

    <p>Patient who just drank hot coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios requires the measurement of vital signs?

    <p>When one or more vital signs are abnormal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of monitoring vital signs?

    <p>They indicate how well the body is functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four main vital signs?

    <p>Pain assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is body temperature best defined in a medical context?

    <p>The degree of heat maintained by the body, balancing heat production and loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should vital signs be monitored during a blood transfusion?

    <p>Before, during, and after the transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Body Temperature

    • Normal range: 36.5°C - 37.5°C

    Measuring Body Temperature

    • Sites and methods of measuring:

      • Orally: 3 minutes
      • Axillary: 5 minutes, +0.5 degrees
      • Rectal: 1 minute, -0.5 degrees
      • Ear: 2-3 seconds

    Contraindications for Oral Measurement

    • Unconscious patients
    • Mentally ill patients
    • Very young patients
    • Irritable patients
    • Patients with persistent cough
    • Patients with breather mouth
    • Patients with oral or nasal problem or surgery

    Contraindications for Rectal Measurement

    • Diarrhea

    • Surgery in anus

    • Disease or inflammation of the rectum

    • Note: For patients who drink, eat, smoke, or chew gum. You should wait for 15-20 minutes.

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    This quiz covers the normal range of body temperature, various methods for measuring it, and the contraindications associated with each method. Test your knowledge about the appropriate techniques and conditions affecting body temperature measurement.

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