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What are three ways of taking a vital temperature?
Three ways of taking a vital temperature are using a digital thermometer orally, using a tympanic thermometer in the ear, or using a temporal artery thermometer on the forehead.
Cara-fate and antacids not to be given within 30 minutes of each other?
Some antacids can make it harder for Carafate to work in your stomach. ... Avoid taking antacidwithin 30 minutes before or after taking Carafate
When taking skinfold measurement reading only one attempt per site is nesessary for an accurate reading?
False
Mean of taking a test is 22.3 minutes with a standard deviation of 2.8 minutes what probability will fall between 18 and 23.1 minutes?
Approx 0.55
How many 600 minutes equal to in a hour?
We're taking a big risk here, but we have a hunch that you want to know how many hours there are in 600 minutes. There are 10 hours in 600 minutes.
What do you do before taking an axillary temperature?
Shake down the thermometer before using, if the reading on the thermometer is 94.0º F or above.
How long need a thermometer to stabilize?
A thermometer typically needs 1-2 minutes to stabilize and accurately reflect the temperature of its surroundings. It's important to allow sufficient time for the thermometer to acclimate before taking a reading for the most accurate result.
4 things that you should keep constant when comparing temperature of different parts of the flame?
the thermometer usedthe amount of time you leave the thermometer in the flamehow you read the thermometerthe amount of time you leave after taking it out flame before taking the reading
Why does a nurse taking your temperature wait for the mercury thread in the thermometer to stop varying before taking the reading?
A nurse waits for the mercury thread in the thermometer to stop varying because it ensures that an accurate and stable temperature reading is obtained. The mercury needs to settle to provide an exact measurement reflecting the patient's body temperature. Any movement can lead to an inaccurate reading.
How long should I wait after drinking water before taking my temperature?
It is recommended to wait at least 5 minutes after drinking water before taking your temperature to get an accurate reading.
How is temperature taken through an oral placement?
The procedure for taking a patient's temperature by mouth with a mercury thermometer is similar to the axillary method except that the silver tip of the thermometer is placed beneath the tongue for four to five minutes before being read.
How long after drinking water should you wait before taking your temperature?
It is recommended to wait at least 20-30 minutes after drinking water before taking your temperature to get an accurate reading.
How you wipe the thermometer before taking?
In Fundamentals of nursing, you wipe the thermometer from the body downward to the tip or the bulb.
How long should one wait after drinking water before taking their temperature?
It is recommended to wait at least 20-30 minutes after drinking water before taking your temperature to get an accurate reading.
What is the recommended time frame for taking a temperature after drinking water to ensure an accurate reading?
It is recommended to wait at least 15-30 minutes after drinking water before taking a temperature to ensure an accurate reading.
Why must a laboratory thermometer be left in one place to take a reading?
A laboratory thermometer must be left in one place to take a reading because the mercury or alcohol inside the thermometer needs time to reach thermal equilibrium with the substance being measured. Moving the thermometer while taking a reading can disrupt this process and result in an inaccurate measurement.
Why can't you drink 30 minutes before taking your temperature?
If your temperature is taken orally, the temperature of your drink can change the reading on the thermometer. If your temperature is taken rectally or in the axilla, then it wouldn't matter how long it as been since you drank something.
