rectal temperatures and children
i have some questions about taking childrens temperatures
how would you take the temperature of an infant up to age 6
| 23% (138) | lying on stomach | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (24) | lying on side | |
| 21% (129) | lying on back | |
| 0% (2) | standing | |
| 4% (24) | on knees and chest | |
| 46% (278) | over lap |
595 voters have answered this question.
how would you take the temperature of a child aged 7 -11
| 38% (230) | lying on stomach | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (73) | lying on side | |
| 12% (77) | lying on back | |
| 2% (12) | standing | |
| 5% (30) | on knees and chest | |
| 29% (173) | over lap |
595 voters have answered this question.
how would you take the temperature of a child aged 13 and over
| 49% (292) | lying on stomach | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (101) | lying on side | |
| 8% (52) | lting on back | |
| 4% (27) | standing | |
| 7% (47) | on knees and chest | |
| 12% (76) | over lap |
595 voters have answered this question.
For everyone who received rectal temperatures from their parent(s) as a child. what was the reason for having it taken rectally?
| 39% (235) | It was just always done that way | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (138) | They said it was more accurate | |
| 5% (34) | They could not get an oral reading on you | |
| 2% (13) | That was the only kind of thermometer they bought | |
| 0% (5) | The other thermometers were broken | |
| 4% (29) | They said you still acted like a child | |
| 11% (68) | Your doctor told them to do it that way | |
| 0% (5) | Family member told them to do it that way | |
| 1% (8) | You asked them to continue that way | |
| 3% (18) | You "faked" them into doing it that way | |
| 7% (42) | They enjoyed doing it that way |
595 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever had your temperature taken rectally by a school nurse? Check all that apply.
| 24% (143) | Yes - I was < 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (89) | Yes - I was < 15 | |
| 6% (36) | It only happened once or twice; it was not the norm | |
| 15% (92) | It was standard practice at my school | |
| 16% (97) | I never did, but heard of other kids getting it at school | |
| 23% (138) | I never did, but saw a rectal thermometer in the nurse's office |
595 voters have answered this question.
For current students: Did your back to school physical this year include a rectal temp?
| 18% (108) | Yes - cool! | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (139) | Yes - and can you believe they did that to me? | |
| 11% (66) | Yes - but I don't really care how they do it | |
| 10% (62) | No - and it's a good thing they didn't! | |
| 17% (105) | No - but I really wish they would have! | |
| 19% (115) | No - but I don't care how they do it |
595 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2009-02-13 16:51:44
by kittylover
