Body Temperature Measurement

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These flashcards cover the various methods of body temperature measurement and their normal ranges.

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What is the normal range for tympanic temperature measurement in the ear?

94 to 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the normal temperature range for a forehead (NCIT) measurement?

97.2 to 100.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the standard average body temperature in Fahrenheit?

98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the normal temperature range for axillary temperature measurement?

96.6 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What method is used to measure temperature in the rectum?

Rectal measurement.