Temperature by Mouth
- An oral thermometer
- Clean disposable gloves
- Facial tissue
- Soap and water
- Wristwatch or clock
- Pen or pencil and log book
Rectal Temperature
- Rectal thermometer
- Facial tissue
- A lubricant like KY Jelly
- Clean disposable gloves
- Alcohol pad
- Soap and water
- Diary or log book
- Pencil
- Wristwatch or clock
Temperature in the armpit (axilla)
- Oral thermometer
- Facial tissue
- Diary or log book
- Wristwatch or clock
- Pencil
Temperature in the Ear
- Ear (tympanic membrane) thermometer
- Disposal thermometer probe cover
- Diary or log book
- Pen