Assessing body temperature

Question 1

most common sites for assessing body temperature

Answer 1

oral, rectal, axillary, tempanic membrane and temporal artery

Question 2

are considered to be very accurate

Answer 2

rectal temperature

Question 3

often the preferred site for measuring temp. in newborns because it is accessible and safe

Answer 3

axilla

Question 4

frequent site for estimating core body temp.

Answer 4

tympanic membrane

Question 5

the temperature may also be measured on the forehead using a…

Answer 5

chemical thermometer or temporal artery thermometer

Question 6

beneficial for adults when any invasive or uncomfortable measure should be avoided, sich as with cancer patients

Answer 6

temporal artery thermometry