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Which parts of body temperature can be taken?
under the tongue, armpit, rectum, ear(with a tempanic thermometer)
Methods of checking body temperature?
under the tongue or in the armpit
Should an infants temperature be taken anally?
Only take an infant's temperature rectally if a doctor or trusted care provider instructs it. Otherwise, the most accurate reading comes from under a baby's armpit.
How is temperature taken through an axillary placement?
In axillary placement, the silver tip of the thermometer is placed under the patient's right armpit, with the patient's arm pressing the instrument against the chest. The thermometer should stay in place for six to seven minutes.
Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?
Yes. Temperature can be taken under the armpit (auxilla region), on the forehead using a thermometer strip (normally used for infants) and rectally using a rectal thermometer.
Why are thermometer placed in armpit in getting body thermometer?
There are four ways to get someones temperature: orally (by mouth), axillary (armpit), rectally or they can stick a thermometer in your ear. Axillary is the least accurate but sometimes is the only way to get a persons temperature.
Where do you insert the mercury thermometer?
You can take your temperature with a mercury thermometer is several places, the most common is in the mouth under the tongue while another place is under the armpit
Where is our body temperatures measured?
Usually under the tongue but it can also be taken rectally. A less accurate place would be the armpit.
Can the body temperature be muasured by keeping the temperature at some place?
Body temperature can be taken orally, under the armpit and rectally uaing a thermometer. Electronic thermomitors inserted into the ear canal give a fast and accurate temoperature reading. Normal body temperature is 36.1 to 37.1 degrees C.
Is it accurate to take temperature under armpit?
Taking temperature under the armpit, or axillary temperature, can provide a general estimate of body temperature, but it is typically less accurate than other methods, such as oral or rectal measurements. Factors like sweat, ambient temperature, and improper technique can affect the readings. While it's a convenient option, especially for quick checks in children, it's best to confirm with a more accurate method if precise temperature is needed.
Can you hatch a chicken egg under your armpit?
Human body temperature at 98.9 is just slightly under the required temperature for hatching chicken eggs. If you are planning to run a fever of 100.0 degrees for 21 days straight and have the inclination to be a chicken mommy then yes, you could. Just don't wave at anyone for those days.
Why do you keep thermometer under the tongue?
Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.
