What is the commonly accepted normal oral body temperature for a resting adult?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Office Practice and Patient Safety
Temperature, Pulse, and Respirations
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At or above which oral temperature is an adult generally considered to have a fever?
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A patient's temperature measures 94.8°F (34.9°C). How should this finding be understood?
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When a rectal temperature is compared with an oral temperature taken on the same patient at the same time, what is generally true?
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Compared with an oral temperature, an axillary (underarm) temperature taken at the same time is generally:
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- Measure temperature, pulse, and respirations accurately using the correct site, instrument, and technique.
- Recognize normal ranges and identify abnormal findings for temperature, pulse, and respirations.
- Report abnormal findings promptly and escalate to licensed clinical staff according to office policy.
- Apply infection-control practices when using, cleaning, and disinfecting measurement equipment.
Sources & references
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
- American Heart Association — Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
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