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Which temperature measurement site is appropriate for all ages?
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 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 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 can reduce the accuracy of tympanic membrane temperature measurement?
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What is the appropriate age range for using tympanic temperature measurement?
What is the appropriate age range for using tympanic temperature measurement?
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What is the appropriate action to increase measurement accuracy during tympanic temperature measurement?
What is the appropriate action to increase measurement accuracy during tympanic temperature measurement?
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What is pyrexia?
What is pyrexia?
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What does 'afebrile' mean?
What does 'afebrile' mean?
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Which site is used for measuring temperature by placing the thermometer under the arm?
Which site is used for measuring temperature by placing the thermometer under the arm?
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What is another term for tympanic temperature measurement?
What is another term for tympanic temperature measurement?
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What is the upper limit of normal body temperature for a child measured orally?
What is the upper limit of normal body temperature for a child measured orally?
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Why is rectal temperature measurement considered to be the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
Why is rectal temperature measurement considered to be the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
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What is a contraindication for using rectal temperature measurement?
What is a contraindication for using rectal temperature measurement?
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Why should oral temperature not be taken immediately after the patient has consumed hot or cold liquids?
Why should oral temperature not be taken immediately after the patient has consumed hot or cold liquids?
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What should be done if you can't insert the thermometer when attempting to obtain a rectal temperature?
What should be done if you can't insert the thermometer when attempting to obtain a rectal temperature?
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Why is axillary temperature measurement considered useful for infants younger than age 3 months?
Why is axillary temperature measurement considered useful for infants younger than age 3 months?
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What action should be taken if an axillary temperature reading exceeds 99° F (37.2° C) in pediatric patients?
What action should be taken if an axillary temperature reading exceeds 99° F (37.2° C) in pediatric patients?
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What is necessary for consistent accuracy when measuring body temperature at different sites?
What is necessary for consistent accuracy when measuring body temperature at different sites?
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Why do females normally have higher temperatures than males, especially during ovulation?
Why do females normally have higher temperatures than males, especially during ovulation?
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What can raise body temperature due to external factors?
What can raise body temperature due to external factors?
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Why should mercury thermometers not be used for measuring body temperature?
Why should mercury thermometers not be used for measuring body temperature?
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