What are ways body temperature can be taken?
There are 4 ways to take (measure) a temperature:
- Under the armpit (axillary method)
- In the mouth (oral method)
- In the ear (tympanic method)
- In the rectum/bum (rectal method)
What are at least 3 different ways to obtain a temperature for a patient?
Ways to Take a Temperature
- Rectal. The thermometer is placed in the child’s bottom.
- Oral. The thermometer is placed in the mouth under the tongue.
- Axillary. The thermometer is placed in the armpit.
- Tympanic. The thermometer is placed in the ear.
- Temporal artery. The thermometer scans the surface of the forehead.
What are the five ways a person’s body temperature can be taken?
A person’s body temperature can be taken in any of the following ways:
- Orally. Temperature can be taken by mouth using a digital thermometer that uses an electronic probe to measure body temperature.
- Rectally.
- Armpit (axillary).
- By ear.
- By skin.
- Internally.
What are the 3 ways temperature is measured?
The three main temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Temperatures can be converted from one scale to another using temperature conversion equations.
How do you check a patient’s temperature?
Temperature measurement
- Mouth: Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. Breathe through the nose.
- Rectum: This method is for infants and small children. They cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth.
- Armpit: Place the thermometer in the armpit. Press the arm against the body.
What is the most accurate method for taking a temperature?
Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate.