NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -When a dot fires, its color changes from brown to blue. The number of dots that fire is dependent upon the patient’s temperature. The last blue dot provides the accurate temperature reading.

Detailed explanation-2: -Position thermometer high in the armpit, vertical to the body, with dots against the torso. Lower patient’s arm to hold thermometer in place (see diagram C). Remove thermometer after 3 minutes. Read the last blue dot after device ‘locks in’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Green is for oral or axillary and red for rectal (Picture 6). To be sure, check the package to know which thermometer you have.