You Are Taking a Temperature with a Temporal Artery Thermometer

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are taking a temperature with a temporal artery thermometer.How long does it normally take to obtain a temperature using this device?

• A) 3 to 4 seconds
• B) 1 minute
• C) 2 to 3 minutes
• D) 5 to 10 minutes

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