You Are Told to Take an Axillary Temperature on a Small

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child.You will place the thermometer ________.

• A) in the armpit
• B) in the rectum
• C) under the tongue
• D) on the forehead

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on the expectation that their actions will lead to desired outcomes.

Motivation

An inner drive that directs a person’s behavior toward goals.