RCP 13 - Axillary Temperature - Video
- Due Sep 19, 2017 by 11:59pm
- Points 17
- Submitting a website url, a media recording, or a file upload
- Available after Aug 29, 2017 at 12am
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RCP - Axillary Temperature
Student is able to perform the resident care procedure with no critical errors and no more than two non-critical errors to meet expectations. All steps must be performed in order per the manual.
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1. Remove thermometer from storage/battery charger.
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2. Do initial steps.
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3. Position resident comfortably in bed or chair.
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4. Put on disposable sheat, remove resident's arm from sleeve of gown. Use washcloth to wipe armpit and ensure it is dry. Hold thermometer in place with end in center of armpit and fold resident's arm over chest.
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5. Press button to activate thermometer.
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6. Hold thermometer in place until signal is heard, indicating the temperature has been obtained.
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7. Read the thermometer reading on the face of the electronic device, remove the thermometer, discard the sheath, and record the reading.
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8. Assist the resident to return arm through sleeve of clothing/gown.
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9. Do final steps.
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10. Return thermometer to storage/battery charger.
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11. Report unusual reading to the nurse.
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