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    Checklist Temp

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    This document is a competency checklist for assessing temperature using an electronic or digital thermometer. It contains 19 steps for the procedure, including preparing the patient and equipment, taking the temperature in the axilla, and properly disinfecting and storing the thermometer. The student's performance of each step is scored on a scale of 1 to 5. The total score is calculated and converted to a percentage to evaluate competency in assessing temperature.

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    This document is a competency checklist for assessing temperature using an electronic or digital thermometer. It contains 19 steps for the procedure, including preparing the patient and equipment, taking the temperature in the axilla, and properly disinfecting and storing the thermometer. The student's performance of each step is scored on a scale of 1 to 5. The total score is calculated and converted to a percentage to evaluate competency in assessing temperature.

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    This document is a competency checklist for assessing temperature using an electronic or digital thermometer. It contains 19 steps for the procedure, including preparing the patient and equipment, taking the temperature in the axilla, and properly disinfecting and storing the thermometer. The student's performance of each step is scored on a scale of 1 to 5. The total score is calculated and converted to a percentage to evaluate competency in assessing temperature.

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    This document is a competency checklist for assessing temperature using an electronic or digital thermometer. It contains 19 steps for the procedure, including preparing the patient and equipment, taking the temperature in the axilla, and properly disinfecting and storing the thermometer. The student's performance of each step is scored on a scale of 1 to 5. The total score is calculated and converted to a percentage to evaluate competency in assessing temperature.

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    Competency Performance Checklist

    Tagoloan Community College


    College of Midwifery

    Name: Date:

    CI: _ _________________________________ Section:

    Scoring
    1 – Excellent
    2 – Very Good
    3 – Good
    4 – Needs Improvement
    5 - Failed

    ASSESSING TEMPERATURE

    CHECKLIST 1 2 3 4 5
    Assessing Axillary temperature with an Electronic or Digital Thermometer
    1. Check the physician’s order or nursing care plan for frequency and route.
    2. Identify patient.
    3. Explain procedure to the patient.
    4. Gather equipment.
    5. Make sure the electronic or digital thermometer is in operating condition.
    6. Perform hand hygiene and don gloves if appropriate or indicated.
    7. Select the appropriate site.
    8. Ensure privacy by closing door or curtain.
    9. Place bed at an appropriate working height to reduce back strain during skill.
    10. Remove the digital thermometer from its container.
    11. Wipe the thermometer using cotton moistened with alcohol from the tip to
    base and discard cotton ball in appropriate receptacle.
    12. Turn on the thermometer.
    13. Move the patient’s clothing to expose axilla.
    14. Place the tip in the center of the axilla. Have patient bring his or her arm
    down and close to the body.
    15. Hold the thermometer in place until you hear a beep, and then carefully
    remove. Note the temperature reading.
    16. Wipe the thermometer correctly by using cotton moistened with alcohol
    from the base to tip and discard cotton ball in appropriate receptacle.
    17. Turn the thermometer off and place it back to its container.
    18. Perform hand hygiene. If wearing gloves, discard them in proper receptacle.
    19. Record temperature on paper flow sheet or computerized record. Report
    abnormal findings to the appropriate person. Identify assessment site if other
    than oral.

    TOTAL SCORE = ______ = ______ %


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