Table of Contents
- 1 How many minutes should I put thermometer?
- 2 How long should you keep a thermometer under your arm?
- 3 Which method of taking temperature is considered to be most accurate?
- 4 How long do you keep a thermometer under your tongue?
- 5 What is the least accurate method for taking a temperature and why?
- 6 How long does it take for a thermometer to read temperature?
- 7 What is the best way to measure body temperature?
- 8 What is a normal body temperature with a forehead thermometer?
How many minutes should I put thermometer?
Mouth: Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. Breathe through the nose. Use the lips to hold the thermometer tightly in place. Leave the thermometer in the mouth for 3 minutes or until the device beeps.
How long should you keep a thermometer under your arm?
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.
Why is my temperature different every time I take it?
Basal thermometers can measure small changes in your temperature. If you measure several times in a row, your body’s temperature will naturally rise (and sometimes fall), so the first temperature reading will be different than the next reading.
Which method of taking temperature is considered to be most accurate?
Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly.
How long do you keep a thermometer under your tongue?
3 minutes
After shaking the mercury down, place the thermometer under the child’s tongue, with the bulb toward the back of the mouth. Tell your child to keep the lips firmly closed, but not to bite the thermometer. 3. Leave the thermometer in place for 3 minutes.
What temp is a fever under the arm?
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.
What is the least accurate method for taking a temperature and why?
Temperatures taken from the armpit are usually the least accurate. For older children and adults, oral readings are usually accurate — as long as the mouth is closed while the thermometer is in place.
How long does it take for a thermometer to read temperature?
Different thermometers will take different times. A physicist would monitor the temperature reading say every 30 seconds and when the temperature reading was the same for three consecutive readings, they would regard that as the final reading.
Where do you put a thermometer on your body?
Armpit: Place the thermometer in the armpit. Press the arm against the body. Wait for 5 minutes before reading. Plastic strip thermometers change color to show the temperature. This method is the least accurate. Place the strip on the forehead. Read it after 1 minute while the strip is in place.
What is the best way to measure body temperature?
These are perceived as the least disruptive and therefore the most comfortable way to measure body temperature. The forehead thermometer is placed on the forehead of the patient. An infrared sensor detects the highest measured value, while a second sensor measures the ambient temperature.
What is a normal body temperature with a forehead thermometer?
However, the reading is 0.5 to 1 degree F lower than an oral reading, so an average body temperature with a forehead thermometer might read 97.6 to 98.1 instead of the normal 98.6. 6 How can I check my child’s temperature to screen for COVID-19 symptoms? Contactless forehead thermometers are a good choice for screening for COVID.