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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

CAREGIVING NC II
QUARTER I

CapSLET
Capsulized Self - Learning
Empowerment
Toolkit

Schools Division Office of Zamboanga City

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City
 CapSLET
Capsulized Self - Learning Empowerment Toolkit
SUBJECT & GRADE
CAREGIVING NC II /GRADE 12 QUARTER 1 WEEK 51112
LEVEL
PREPARE INFANTS/TODDLERS FOR TAKING VITAL SIGNS,BATHING
TOPIC
AND DRESSING
Determine procedures in Taking Vital Signs for CODE
LEARNING infants and toddlers before bathing;
COMPETENCY Explain unusual signs and symptoms experienced
by infants and toddlers. TLE_HECG9-12SI-Ia-c-2

Identify different types of Thermometer and ways on how it is used;

LEARNING Perform proper procedures in taking body temperature of infant and toddlers;
OBJECTIVES Identify underlying illness condition related to altered body temperature.

IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the learner’s activity and
assessment sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
Topic: TAKING OF BODY TEMPERATURE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

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The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have
shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F
(37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an
infection or illness.

Ways to Take a Temperature

o Rectal. The thermometer is placed in the child's bottom. ...

o Oral. The thermometer is placed in the mouth under the tongue. ...
o Axillary. The thermometer is placed in the armpit.
o Tympanic. The thermometer is placed in the ear.
o Temporal artery. The thermometer scans the surface of the forehead.

Oral temperature

Clean the thermometer with lukewarm soapy water or rubbing alcohol. Rinse with cool water.
Turn the thermometer on and place the tip under your child's tongue toward the back of his
mouth. Hold in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep.” Check the digital reading.

Taking a Rectal Temperature

The best way to find out if your baby has a fever is taking the baby's temperature in his or her rectum
(bottom). A normal rectal temperature is 97.7 to 99.7 degrees. Call the baby's health care provider if
the rectal temperature in a baby younger than three months is 100.2 degrees or higher.

How to Take a Temperature Rectally

 Put Vaseline at the end of the thermometer bulb.

 Lie your baby on his or her belly on a firm surface.
 Hold your baby still by gently pressing the palm of your hand against the baby's back just
above the buttocks (bottom).
 With your other hand, gently insert the thermometer one-half inch into the rectum. Do not push
it in any further.
 If you are using a glass thermometer, hold in place for two minutes and read it. Digital
thermometers generally take less time to display a reading. Refer to the package directions for
specific information.
 Clean the thermometer with rubbing alcohol after every use.

Taking an Axillary Temperature

An axillary temperature is taken under the arm. A normal axillary temperature is 97.2 to 98.8 degrees.

How to Take an Axillary Temperature

 Take your baby's shirt off.

 Hold the thermometer at a 45-degree angle and place the bulb in the baby's armpit.
 Hold your baby's arm snugly against his or her side.
 If you are using a glass thermometer, hold it under the baby's arm for three minutes and read
it. Digital thermometers generally take less time to display a reading. Refer to the package
directions for specific information.
 Clean thermometer with rubbing alcohol after each use.

Call your baby's health care provider when he or she has a fever. Be sure to mention if you took the
temperature rectally or under the arm.

When Your Baby is Sick

It is normal to be concerned about your baby's health. When newborns are sick, they don't always
give you a lot of signs. Because you are just getting to know your baby, it may be difficult to notice a
change in behavior. Trust your instincts. If you think your baby is sick, call his or her health care
provider. Although usually harmless, call your baby's health care provider if the baby has any of the
following symptoms:

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  Rectal temperature of 100.2 degrees or higher.
 Unusual crying or irritability.
 Sleeping too little (less than 12 hours a day) or too much (more than 22 hours a day).
 Forceful or projectile vomiting.
 More stools or stools that are different in color or odor.
 Disinterest in eating, either refusing to feed or feeding poorly.
 Weakness and no energy to cry.
 Jaundice.

SAQ-1: When should you worry about child’s body temperature?

SAQ-2: What should you do if infants/toddler has low body temperature?

Let’s Practice!

DIRECTIONS: After learning how to take the body temperature of infants. Carefully answer the
following questions. Select the letter of your best choice. Some questions are answerable by TRUE or
False.(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)

1. Your healthcare provider will consider that you to have a fever if your temperature taken by
mouth is:
o A. 98.7°F (37°C)
o B. 99°F (37.2°C)
o C. 99.5°F (37.5°C)
o D. 100.4°F (38°C)
2. A child’s body temperature will show as the same number, no matter if it’s measured by mouth,
in the armpit, or in the rectum.
o A.True
o B. False
3. Infections from viruses or bacteria can cause fever. What else can cause fever?
o A. Cancer
o B. Surgery
o C. Some medicines
o D. Heatstroke
o E. All of the above

4. Some children can have a seizure caused by fever (febrile seizure). These are often harmless,
and are most common in children ages:
o A.Newborn to 6 months
o B. 6 months to 5 years old
o C.6 to 8 years old
o D.11 to 14 years
5.A baby 8 weeks old or younger who has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
should see a doctor right away.
o A. True
o B. False
6. A person with a fever and chills should dress in warm clothes or stay in bed under lots of warm
blankets.
o A. True
o B. False
7. There are no medicines that can reduce a fever. You just have to wait for a fever to go away on
its own.
a. A. True
b. B. False
7. Eating or drinking just before taking your temperature doesn’t affect the reading of an oral
thermometer.

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 o A. True
o B. False
9. A person under age 19 with a fever should never be given aspirin.
o A. True
o B. False

REMEMBER
Key Points

A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C, but this can vary slightly from child to
child. A high temperature is 38C or more. A high temperature is the body's natural response to
fighting infections like coughs and colds.If your child is 3 or older, visit the ER for a temperature above
102 degrees for two or more days. You should also seek emergency care if the fever is accompanied by any
of these symptoms: Abdominal pain. Difficulty breathing or swallowing.

TRY
DIRECTIONS: After the lecture demonstration on
how to take the body temperature of infants.
7. True/False: The diagnosis of acute otitis media
Carefully answer the following questions.Some
questions are answerable by either TRUE or is a reliable explanation for a high fever, thus
False.(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and eliminating the need to for other diagnostic
Assessment sheets.) considerations in a patient with an otherwise
benign examination.

1. True/False: Defining an elevated temperature
is difficult and variable because the "normal"
core temperature is not a fixed value, and the
methods of measuring temperature have varying
degrees of accuracy.
2. Which of the following is true?
a. Treating fever with antipyretics is clearly
harmful and should be always discouraged.
b. Treating fever with antipyretics is clearly
beneficial, without adverse effects and should
always be recommended.
c. Treating fever with antipyretics is optional.
d. None of the above.
3. True/False: Temperatures above 40 degrees
C (104 F) result in febrile seizures in most
patients.
4. True/False: Ibuprofen has a superior
antipyretic effect compared to acetaminophen.
5. Febrile children at risk for occult urinary tract
infection include those with a temperature above
39 degrees C. What is the commonly used age
ceiling for boys and for girls?
6. True/False: Teething is known to cause fever.
8. True/False: High fever may cause brain
damage.
9. Cold weather can be a problem for older adults
because many seniors take medications that can
interfere with the body's ability to regulate its
temperature.
10. Shivering is one way the body produces heat.
11. Sleepiness and slow, slurred speech are two
symptoms of hypothermia.
12. The best way to find out if someone is
suffering from hypothermia is to feel the person's
forehead.
13. If you suspect that someone has hypothermia
and emergency help is not available right away,
move the person to a warmer location, if possible,
and wrap him or her in a warm blanket to stop
further heat loss.
14. Hypothermia affects older people more often
than younger people.
15. Some illnesses place a person at risk because
they affect the way the body handles cold
temperatures.

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 1. Craig, JV, Lancaster GA, Taylor S, Williamson PR, Smyth RL. Infrared ear
thermometry compared with rectal thermometry in children: a systematic review. Lancet
2002;360:603-609.

REFERENCE/S 2. Banco L, Veltri D. Ability of mothers to subjectively assess the presence of fever in
their children. Pediatr Infect Dis J 1983;2:131-135.

3. Bergeson PS, Steinfeld HJ. How dependable is palpation as a screening method for fever?
Clin Pediatr 1974;13:350-351.
This LR is produced and distributed locally without profit and will be used for
educational purposes only. No malicious infringement is intended by the writer.
DISCLAIMER
Credits and respect to the original creator / owner of the materials found in this
learning resource.

Written by:

Michelle A. Bello
Teacher II
Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School Stand-Alone Senior High School

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 CapSLET
Learner’s Activity and Assessment Sheets

SUBJECT CAREGIVING NC II
NAME
YEAR AND SECTION GRADE 12
TEACHER’S NAME MICHELLE A.BELLO
SAQ 1: When should you worry about child’s body temperature?
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What is Digestion?
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SAQ 2: What should you do if infants/toddler has low body temperature?

_________________________________________________________________________
What is Digestion?
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Let’s Practice!

DIRECTIONS: After learning how to take the body temperature of infants. Carefully answer the
following questions with either TRUE or False or Select the letter of your best choice.+

1. 4. 7.
2. 5. 8.
3. 6. 9.
TRY
DIRECTIONS: After the lecture demonstration on how to take the body temperature of infants.
Carefully answer the following questions with either TRUE or False.
1. 4. 7. 10. 13.
2. 5. 8. 11. 14.
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.

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 Topic: PREPARE INFANTS/TODDLERS FOR TAKING VITAL SIGNS,BATHING AND
DRESSING
Learning Competency: Determine procedures in Taking Vital Signs for infants and toddlers before
bathing;Explain unusual signs and symptoms experienced by infants and toddlers.

ANSWER KEY
SAQ-1: Do you think that these stages of Psychosoci-2 of
Child Growth and Deve Let’s Practice! TRY

DIRECTIONS: After learning how to take the body

DIRECTIONS: After the lecture
temperature of infants. Carefully answer the following
demonstration on how to take the body
questions with either TRUE or False or Select the letter
temperature of infants. Carefully answer
of your best choice.
the following questions with either TRUE
or False.
1. D 4. B 7.B
2. A 5. A 8.A
1. TRUE 6. TRUE 11. TRUE
3. E 6. A 9.A
2. B 7. TRUE 12. TRUE
3. E 8. TRUE 13. TRUE
.
4. TRUE 9. TRUE 14. TRUE
5. 6-12 y. o 10. TRUE 15. TRUE

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Zamboanga City

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Learning Competency: Determine procedures in Taking Vital Signs for infants and toddlers
before bathing; Explain unusual signs and symptoms experienced by infants and toddlers.
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