How do you take axillary temperature What are the steps?
Table of Contents
- 1 How do you take axillary temperature What are the steps?
- 2 Which of the following steps should a nurse do when taking an axillary temperature?
- 3 What should you not do before taking your temperature?
- 4 What axillary temperature is a fever?
- 5 When should a nurse take axillary temperature?
- 6 When would you take a axillary temperature?
- 7 How accurate is axillary temperature?
- 8 Do you still add a degree when taking temp underarm?
- 9 Can you use a glass thermometer to check axillary temperature?
- 10 What is the difference between axillary and rectal temperature?
How do you take axillary temperature What are the steps?
Axillary method (under the armpit)
- Place the tip of the thermometer in the centre of the armpit.
- Tuck your child’s arm snugly (closely) against their body.
- Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep”
- Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.
Which of the following steps should a nurse do when taking an axillary temperature?
Use the following procedures to take a patient’s axillary temperature with a glass thermometer.
- a. Wash Hands.
- b. Gather Materials.
- c. Verify That the Axillary Route Should Be Used.
- d. Verify the Patient’s Identity.
- e. Position Patient.
- f. Examine Thermometer.
- g. Position Thermometer.
- h. Wait Ten Minutes.
When measuring a patient axillary temperature the thermometer tip should?
Axillary Temperature Make sure the child’s underarm is dry. Place the tip of the thermometer under your child’s arm so it only touches skin. It should not touch clothing (Picture 5). Press the child’s upper arm against his chest to keep the arm still and the thermometer in place.
What should you not do before taking your temperature?
Do not eat or drink anything for at least five minutes before you take your temperature because the temperature of the food or beverage could make the reading inaccurate. You should keep your mouth closed during this time. Place the thermometer tip under the tongue.
What axillary temperature is a fever?
The following thermometer readings generally indicate a fever: Rectal, ear or temporal artery temperature of 100.4 (38 C) or higher. Oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher. Armpit temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) or higher.
Where is the axillary temperature?
armpit
You take an axillary (armpit) temperature by holding the thermometer under your baby’s arm for 4 to 5 minutes.
When should a nurse take axillary temperature?
You will take a patient’s axillary temperature if the physician or nurse orders the patient’s temperature to be taken in that manner. You will also take the axillary temperature when both an oral temperature and a rectal temperature are contraindicated.
When would you take a axillary temperature?
An axillary temperature may be done to check for a fever. “Fever” is a word used for a temperature that is higher than normal for the body. A fever may be a sign of illness, infection or other conditions. A normal axillary temperature is between 96.6° (35.9° C) and 98° F (36.7° C).
What should underarm temperature be?
A normal axillary temperature is between 96.6° (35.9° C) and 98° F (36.7° C). The normal axillary temperature is usually a degree lower than the oral (by mouth) temperature. The axillary temperature may be as much as two degrees lower than the rectal temperature.
How accurate is axillary temperature?
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.3°C (0.5°F) to 0.6°C (1°F) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.3°C (0.5°F) to 0.6°C (1°F) lower than an oral temperature.
Do you still add a degree when taking temp underarm?
An armpit temperature is generally 1 degree lower than an oral temperature. It can be nearly 2 degrees lower than a rectal temperature, which is the most accurate.
When do you take the axillary temperature?
You will take a patient’s axillary temperature if the physician or nurse orders the patient’s temperature to be taken in that manner. You will also take the axillary temperature when both an oral temperature and a rectal temperature are contraindicated.
Can you use a glass thermometer to check axillary temperature?
Glass thermometers with galinstan (GAL-in-stan) may also be used to check an axillary temperature. Galinstan thermometers have a silver colored line, but will be marked “mercury-free” when you buy one. Be very careful using a glass thermometer to check an axillary temperature on infants and children.
What is the difference between axillary and rectal temperature?
The axillary temperature may be as much as two degrees lower than the rectal temperature. A normal axillary temperature is between 96.6° (35.9° C) and 98 °F (36.7° C). There are different kinds of thermometers.
How accurate is the axaxillary method?
Axillary method is inaccurate as some research said. To obtain an accurate measurement using this method, make sure you left the thermometer in place a long time, approximately 6 to 9 minutes.