Student HEAS 1000 Temperature ESPN V1.23
Student HEAS 1000 Temperature ESPN V1.23
Student HEAS 1000 Temperature ESPN V1.23
Please note – the ESPN component of this checklist is combined with the BP/Apical Pulse/O 2/Resp on a
separate document. Please refer to that document for the ESPN skills required for demonstration.
Discard probe cover by pushing the ejection button, into the appropriate receptacle.
Using a Tempa-Dot:
Remove Tempa-Dot from the packaging, ensuring to remove by pulling the
exposed handle.
Handle
Place the Tempa-Dot into patient’s mouth under tongue, as far back as possible into
either heat pocket.
The dots can either face up or down.
Ask patient to press down on the thermometer while keeping mouth closed.
Wait 60 seconds, but less than 2 minutes, and remove the Tempa-Dot. Wait 10 seconds before reading.
The last blue dot on the matrix indicates the correct temperature.
Temporal Artery
Temporal: Remove thermometer from case or charger. Place disposable cover on probe or cleanse with organization-
approved equipment cleaner.
Move clients’ hair aside from temporal and earlobe area, ensure patient is comfortable.
Place probe in center of client’s forehead, press and hold the button.
Slide probe properly across client’s forehead, and place probe on neck
behind ear.
Per the NorQuest vital signs values, normal Oral temperature at rest is anywhere from 36.0-38.0⁰.
Please note that normal values can vary greatly, depending on facility or patient. Please ensure
you follow your facility policies, and ALWAYS use clinical judgment when completing vitals.
**** Please ensure you follow the policies at the facilities in which you practice ****
References:
Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Canadian (4th Edition). Elsevier Health Sciences.
https://www.medicalindicators.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TempaDOT-Technical-Information.pdf