Temperature Recording: Tympanic Thermometer

All nurses should be able to:

• accurately measure and record a patient's temperature using a tympanic thermometer
• recognise normal temperature ranges
• know when to report unexpected temperatures or temperature changes.

Build on your existing knowledge using the skill overview and demonstration, then review your progress using the self-test and checklist.

Skill Temperature Recording: Tympanic Thermometer belongs to the category Observation and Monitoring