Medical Temperature Introduction Vocabulary Quiz

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Which temperature measurement site is appropriate for all ages?

Rectal

Temporal artery (correct)

Axillary

Tympanic

What can prevent heat dissipation and result in a false-high reading when using temporal temperature measurement?

Presence of cerumen in the ear

Visible lesions in the ear

Hair, hats, and bandages on the forehead (correct)

Infection in the ear

What action should be taken for a child older than age 3 years during tympanic temperature measurement?

Pull the child's earlobe down and back

Examine the ear for cerumen

Twist the thermometer for a full seal

Pull the child's pinna up and back (correct)

What can reduce the accuracy of tympanic membrane temperature measurement?

Presence of cerumen in the ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate age range for using tympanic temperature measurement?

6 months and older Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action to increase measurement accuracy during tympanic temperature measurement?

Hold the thermometer in place to prevent migration Signup and view all the answers

What is pyrexia?

Presence of fever Signup and view all the answers

What does 'afebrile' mean?

Absence of fever Signup and view all the answers

Which site is used for measuring temperature by placing the thermometer under the arm?

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for tympanic temperature measurement?

Aural measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper limit of normal body temperature for a child measured orally?

99.9° F (37.7° C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is rectal temperature measurement considered to be the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?

It reflects changes in core temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for using rectal temperature measurement?

Recent myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

Why should oral temperature not be taken immediately after the patient has consumed hot or cold liquids?

It can result in a false-high reading Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if you can't insert the thermometer when attempting to obtain a rectal temperature?

Stop the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Why is axillary temperature measurement considered useful for infants younger than age 3 months?

Infants cannot hold the thermometer under the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if an axillary temperature reading exceeds 99° F (37.2° C) in pediatric patients?

Measure the rectal temperature as well (if possible) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for consistent accuracy when measuring body temperature at different sites?

Consistent use of the same site Signup and view all the answers

Medical Temperature Introduction Vocabulary Quiz

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Which temperature measurement site is appropriate for all ages?

What can prevent heat dissipation and result in a false-high reading when using temporal temperature measurement?

What action should be taken for a child older than age 3 years during tympanic temperature measurement?

What can reduce the accuracy of tympanic membrane temperature measurement?

What is the appropriate age range for using tympanic temperature measurement?

What is the appropriate action to increase measurement accuracy during tympanic temperature measurement?

What is pyrexia?

What does 'afebrile' mean?

Which site is used for measuring temperature by placing the thermometer under the arm?

What is another term for tympanic temperature measurement?

What is the upper limit of normal body temperature for a child measured orally?

Why is rectal temperature measurement considered to be the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?

What is a contraindication for using rectal temperature measurement?

Why should oral temperature not be taken immediately after the patient has consumed hot or cold liquids?

What should be done if you can't insert the thermometer when attempting to obtain a rectal temperature?

Why is axillary temperature measurement considered useful for infants younger than age 3 months?

What action should be taken if an axillary temperature reading exceeds 99° F (37.2° C) in pediatric patients?

What is necessary for consistent accuracy when measuring body temperature at different sites?

Why do females normally have higher temperatures than males, especially during ovulation?

What can raise body temperature due to external factors?

Why should mercury thermometers not be used for measuring body temperature?

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