How Should the Thermometer Be Inserted When Using an Electronic

question 23

Multiple Choice

How should the thermometer be inserted when using an electronic thermometer to take an oral temperature?

• A)Under the tongue to the side of the mouth  
• B)Under the tongue in the center of the mouth  
• C)Under the tongue next to the teeth  
• D)Between the teeth and the cheek

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Definitions:

Different Antibodies

Diverse proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Antigens

Substances that induce an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies, and can include toxins, bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances.

Antibody

Protein produced in response to the presence of an antigen; each antibody combines with a specific antigen.

Antigen

A substance that stimulates an immune response, especially the production of antibodies, because it is recognized by the body as foreign.