Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

Nabua, Camarines Sur

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Name of Student: __________________________ Grade: ________________

Year & Section: ____________________________ Date: _________________

PROCEDURE CHECKLIST
TEMPERATURE TAKING

Instruction: Below is the grading scale which will be used in rating your
performance.
Done
Not done

Special Consideration:
1. Stay with the client while thermometer is in place.
2. Provide individual thermometer for each client.
3. When using the axillary method, see to it that the axilla s dry and the bulb
of the thermometer is within the hollow of the axilla.
Materials:
1. Thermometer
2. Cotton balls with and without alcohol
3. Watch with second hand
4. Small notebook and pen.

NOT Preparation
REMARKS DONE
DONE
Assess: 1.
 Clinical signs of fever.
 Clinical signs of hypothermia.
 Site, most appropriate for
measurement.
 Factors that might alter core body
temperature.
Assemble equipment: 2.
 Thermometer
 Thermometer sheath or cover
 Water-soluble lubricant for a rectal
temperature
 Disposable gloves
 Towel for axillary temperature
 Cotton balls with and without alcohol
 Watch with second hand
 Small notebook and pen
 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur

NOT DONE Procedure

REMARKS
DONE
Introduce yourself 1.
Verify the client’s identity.
Explain to the client what you are going to
do.
why it is necessary.
How the client can cooperate.
Perform hand hygiene and observe other 2.
appropriate infection control procedures.
Provide for client privacy. 3.
Place the client in the appropriate 4.
position.

Apply a protective sheath or probe cover, 5.

if appropriate.
Lubricate a rectal thermometer. 6.

Electronic and tympanic thermometers will 7.

indicate that the reading is complete via a
light or tone.
Check package instructions for length of 8.
time to wait prior to reading chemical dot
or tape thermometers.
Remove the thermometer and discard the 9.
cover, or wipe with a tissue, if necessary.

If the temperature is obviously too high, 10

too low, or inconsistent with the client’s .
condition, recheck it with a thermometer
known to be functioning properly.
Wash the thermometer, if necessary, and 11
return it to the storage location. .

Date/Time: _________________________________

Clinical Instructor/Facilitator: ___________________