Which of the Following Probes Should Be Selected to Measure

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following probes should be selected to measure rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer?

• A) Blue-collared probe
• B) Red-collared probe
• C) Pink-collared probe
• D) Green-collared probe

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Pertaining to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behaviors and emotions.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and authority figures.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the primal desires of the id and the moral demands of the superego.

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to identify, define, and resolve problems through the application of appropriate strategies and critical thinking.