Body Temperature (4)

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Body Temperature (4)

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Accuracy of clinical temperature

Clinical thermometer can measure temperature with an accuracy of 0.1 Celicius

Accuracy of laboratory thermometer

Laboratory thermometer can measure temperature with an accuracy of 1 Celsius

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using laboratory thermometer

If using a laboratory thermometer to measure body temperature, the temperature reading should be taken while the thermometer is still in the mouth or under the armpit to ensure a more accurate reading

Reason for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (1)

Laboratory thermometer does not have a kink in the mercury tube

Reason for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (2)

When the laboratory thermometer is removed from the body, either the mouth or the armpit, the temperature reading will drop quickly

Reasons for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (3)

Body temperature readings taken using a laboratory thermometer are inaccurate

The use of a rectal thermometer

Usually used for infants less than 3 months old

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (1)

Make sure that the thermometer used is labelled for rectal use

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (2)

Clean the tip of thermometer with alcohol

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (3)

Dap some petroleum jelly on the thermometer tip to make it easier for the thermometer to be inserted into the infant's rectum

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