| A | B |
|---|
| Define TEMPERATURE | balance between HEAT produced and heat lost |
| hypothermia | low body temperature below 95 degrees rectal |
| hyperthermia | high temperature above 104 degrees rectal |
| where do we measure AURAL | in ear |
| where do we measure AXILLARY | in the armpit |
| where do we measure RECTAL | in the rectum |
| where do we measure ORAL | in the mouth |
| most COMMON method of taking temperature | oral |
| What type of thermometer goes in the EAR? | tympanic |
| rectal temperature | most ACCURATE temperature |
| how long should thermometer be kept in mouth | 3 minutes |
| type of temperature to take on small children temperature | rectal |
