ILCTE Lesson Taking a Temperature

For this lesson, the focus is on Personal Ethic ( positive “can do” attitude ) & Work Ethics (professionalism), Teamwork (critical thinking) and Communication both verbal and non- verbal.

Skill

How it is addressed:

Personal Ethic: Positive Attitude Ethic: Professionalism

Students will explore the need for a positive attitude. Students will have personal confidence when measuring vital signs and know how to protect themselves. Professionalism will be demonstrated through knowledge of correct procedures to follow when taking a patient’s temperature. Explore Part III: Step 3 & 5 Nursing Assistants must think critically and know their patients before choosing the correct method to take their temperature. Assistants must communicate & document their temperature findings with the Health Care Team to help prevent or react to signals of life-threatening events. It is essential that the Nursing Assistant be able to communicate with others & patient(s) clearly, calmly, and concisely all information so that the procedure is done correctly, and results are communicated in a timely fashion using the correct reporting policy. Explore Part II: Step 1 & 2 Explore Part III: Step 3 & 5

Critical Thinking

Communication

Explore Part II: Step 1 Explore Part III: Step 5 Elaborate: Step 1

Resources Needed: What tools, materials, documents, etc. are needed to teach this lesson?

• Video viewing: https://youtu.be/nvl1qQfgzuw & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4rG5S5P2no&t=26s • Crossword puzzle maker template: https://www.template.net/business/word-templates/blank-crossword- template/ • Matching game maker template: https://www.turtlediary.com/reading- worksheet-generator/matching-lists.html • Students can you use bathrooms, kitchen sinks for handwashing stations and use paper towels to dry. • Disposable non-latex gloves in Med – Large – XLarge if the students have these available at home. • Saran wrap or small lunch baggies to wrap their thermometer in • Internet connectivity for video viewing & gaming opportunity. • Internet compatible device for Kahoot.