The nurse is taking temperatures in a clinic with a TMT. Which statement is true regarding use of the TMT?
a. A tympanic temperature is more time consuming than a rectal temperature.
b. The tympanic method is more invasive and uncomfortable than the oral method.
c. The risk of cross-contamination is reduced, compared with the rectal route.
d. The tympanic membrane most accurately reflects the temperature in the ophthalmic artery.
ANS: C
The TMT is a noninvasive, nontraumatic device that is extremely quick and efficient. The chance of cross-contamination with the TMT is minimal because the ear canal is lined with skin, not mucous membranes.
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