Ch 18 CNA review
You are assigned to measure your patient's rectal temperature using a glass thermometer. How long should you hold the thermometer in place?
3 minutes
96.8 degrees F is an average oral temperature.
F
Always apply gloves before taking a temporal artery temperature.
F
Clinical thermometers can be identified by the shapes of their bulbs.
F
Each long line on the stem of a clinical thermometer indicates a change of 2 degrees of temperature.
F
Gently pull the ear pinna back and down before inserting the tympanic thermometer.
F
A temporal artery temperature might be expected to be slightly __________________ than an oral temperature.
higher
Temperature is _______________ stable in children than in adults.
less
Vital signs include ____________________ , ___________________________, respiration, and blood pressure.
pulse, temperature
You are about to measure a rectal temperature with a glass thermometer. You find a small chip in the glass. What should you do?
Discard the broken thermometer in the sharps container and replace it with another thermometer.
Mrs. LeJune is having difficulty breathing and is very restless. The nurse instructs you to measure her temperature. What type of thermometer would you choose if all were available?
Electronic Oral thermometer
Hold the temporal artery thermometer in place for 3 minutes.
F
It would be unsafe to use a glass oral thermometer with a 2 - year old child.
F
Measuring the temperature in the groin area gives the most accurate indication of body temperature.
F
Only temperature variations of more than 5 degrees F should be reported to the nurse.
F
The axillary temperature of a patient will register approximately one degree higher than his oral temperature.
F
The liquid column in a glass oral thermometer should register below 96 degrees F at the beginning of the procedure.
F
The most accurate temperature is taken with the tympanic thermometer.
F
The normal temporal artery temperature reading is 97.2 degrees F.
F
The oral thermometer should remain in place for 1 minute.
F
The temporal artery is deep within the body core.
F
The tympanic temperature reading is the most accurate.
F
To measure a rectal temperature, the patient is best positioned on her back.
F
Use hot water for washing used glass thermometers.
F
Wait 5 minutes after the patient has taken hot liquids to measure an oral temperature.
F
A normal temperature reading of 98. 6 degrees would be in the ________________ scale.
Fahrenheit
All rectal thermometers should be lubricated before insertion.
T
Always wipe the axillary area before placing a thermometer.
T
Each short line on the stem of the clinical thermometer indicates a 0.2 - degree change in temperature.
T
Readings taken with a plastic thermometer may not be entirely accurate.
T
T F When charting an axillary temperature, always print AX after the reading.
T
Temperature is the measurement of body heat.
T
The most common method of measuring the temperature of a cooperative adult is by mouth.
T
The probe of an electric thermometer is covered with a red sheath for rectal use.
T
The temporal artery and tympanic thermometers are ideal for taking temperatures of patients using oxygen.
T
There may be times when a temperature has to be measured in the groin area.
T
When using an electronic thermometer, you should not touch the tip of the probe sheath with your fingers.
T
A ______________________ thermometer is used to measure the temperature in the ear.
Tympanic
