ILCTE Lesson Taking a Temperature

c. Inspect thermometer for cracks, chips, breaks. d. Preparing thermometer by snapping it to get reading down to 94 degrees F. Holding thermometer firmly when doing this – and away from furniture/hard objects. e. e. e.Covering thermometer with protective plastic cover. f. Place thermometer under tongue, to base of tongue and to one side of the mouth. Have patient tightly close lips around thermometer. Ask patient not to talk or bite down on thermometer.

g. holds the stem of the thermometer while in the person’s mouth

g. Leave thermometer in place for 2-3 minutes.

h. Remove thermometer after required time, remove protective cover with a tissue and discard properly.

** Be sure to identify for them where is the proper place to discard the covering.

i. Read the temperature reading. Remove gloves and wash hands once task completed.

j. Record reading and record/report any observations.

Differentiation: How might this lesson be adapted to varying abilities? Quality Indicator 7

• Individual hands-on videos by students for temperature taking techniques. • Instructions for these videos may be modified to include an instructional handout. • Hands-on learning through group or individual work from research for tip card with a diverse group of student learners. • Printed handouts of steps of temperature taking skill. (IEP or any student that requires written & visual cues) Teacher will be responsible for development or find online. • Opportunity for creative learning within a diverse group of student learners. (tip card) • Video viewing for visual learners. • Gaming opportunity (Kahoot).

Essential Employability Skills: Quality Indicator 4

There are four essential employability skills •

Personal Ethic: integrity, respect, perseverance, positive attitude • Work Ethic: dependability, professionalism • Teamwork: critical thinking, effective and cooperative work • Communication: active listening, clear communication