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Temperature Temperature Demonstrate proper method for collecting a patient's temperature. Rubric Code: Y5C4WA By garrardo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Health Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Temperature 100 % Collect accurate temperature measurement and document accurately
	Pass All steps have been acheived correctly 1 pts	Fail Steps have not been completed as listed 0 pts
Step 1 25 % Wash your hands and gather equipment and supplies. Introduce yourself, identify the patient, and explain the procedure to the patient. - Make sure the digital thermometer is in good working order. - Be sure that the patient has not eaten, consumed any hot or cold fluids, smoked, or exercised within the last 20 minutes before measuring the temperature.	Pass All the requirements in step one have been satisfied	Fail Some or all steps were not completed successfully
Step 2 25 % Measuring the temperature: - Place the probe cover on the thermometer following manufacturer’s directions. - Place the thermometer under the tongue in the back of the mouth on either side of the frenulum. - Have the patient hold it in place with their lips and tongue.	Pass Allt he requirements in step two have been satisfied	Fail Some or all steps were not completed successfully
Step 3 25 % When the “beep” is heard indicating completion, remove the probe from the patient’s mouth and immediately eject the probe cover into the appropriate biohazard waste container. Read the measurement in the display. Clean and disinfect the equipment as indicated. Provide for safety and comfort for the patient.	Pass All the requirements in step three have been satisfied	Fail Some or all steps were not completed successfully
Step 4 25 % Wash your hands and record the results according to office policy. Charting should include the date, time, and route. Examples: - T – 98.6O - T – 986 - 986 AX - 986 R - 986 TM or TY - 986 Temp - T – 98.6 (O)	Pass All the requirements in step four have been satisfied	Fail Some or all steps were not completed successfully