Shortened Title
SKILLS I
Procedure
Performance Objective
Oral Temperature Procedure
Key Concept & Materials
Key Concept Baseline vital signs help the dentist compare subsequent measurements with the initial measurements. Vital signs include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Equipment & Supplies
- Hand sanitizer
- Examination gloves
- Digital thermometer
- Probe covers (sheaths)
- Biohazard waste container
Oral Temperature Procedure
Procedure Prep
When you take oral temperatures, follow Standard Precautions, wash your hands, and don examination gloves. Seat the patient comfortably in an upright position, and verify the patient hasn't had a hot or cold drink or smoked within the last half hour as these may give false readings. Explain the procedure to the patient, and ensure the thermometer is at 0 with a single-use cover or sheath on the probe.
Oral Temperature Procedure
The Procedure
Insert the probe under the tongue to either the left or right side of the patient's mouth, and inform the patient to gently close their lips around the probe without biting it. Leave the probe in position until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove from the patient's mouth and read the results from the digital thermometer display window.
Oral Temperature Procedure
The Post Procedure
Dispose of the sheath in a hazardous waste container, remove your gloves and wash your hands. Finally, document the procedure by recording the results in the patient’s chart.
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Transcript
Shortened Title
SKILLS I
Procedure
Performance Objective
Oral Temperature Procedure
Key Concept & Materials
Key Concept Baseline vital signs help the dentist compare subsequent measurements with the initial measurements. Vital signs include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Equipment & Supplies
Oral Temperature Procedure
Procedure Prep
When you take oral temperatures, follow Standard Precautions, wash your hands, and don examination gloves. Seat the patient comfortably in an upright position, and verify the patient hasn't had a hot or cold drink or smoked within the last half hour as these may give false readings. Explain the procedure to the patient, and ensure the thermometer is at 0 with a single-use cover or sheath on the probe.
Oral Temperature Procedure
The Procedure
Insert the probe under the tongue to either the left or right side of the patient's mouth, and inform the patient to gently close their lips around the probe without biting it. Leave the probe in position until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove from the patient's mouth and read the results from the digital thermometer display window.
Oral Temperature Procedure
The Post Procedure
Dispose of the sheath in a hazardous waste container, remove your gloves and wash your hands. Finally, document the procedure by recording the results in the patient’s chart.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat, duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit.