When using the temperature strip, what should you do first?

When using the temperature strip, what should you do first?

• A. Place end with yellow dots under tongue or arm
• B. Dip strip in water
• C. Tap the strip on the clipboard
• D. Hold the strip in the air

Answer: (A)

To get an accurate reading, you start by bringing the heat source to the strip—the yellow-dot end is the active part. Place that end under the tongue or against the skin in the armpit. This positions the strip to pick up body heat so the color change reflects your temperature. Dipping in water, tapping on a clipboard, or holding the strip in the air won’t bring body heat to the strip, so those actions won’t yield a valid measurement. After positioning it, wait the instructed time to read the result.

To get an accurate reading, you start by bringing the heat source to the strip—the yellow-dot end is the active part. Place that end under the tongue or against the skin in the armpit. This positions the strip to pick up body heat so the color change reflects your temperature. Dipping in water, tapping on a clipboard, or holding the strip in the air won’t bring body heat to the strip, so those actions won’t yield a valid measurement. After positioning it, wait the instructed time to read the result.