Which of the following is NOT a listed method for measuring temperature?

• A. Axillary
• B. Tympanic
• C. Oral
• D. Temporal

Answer: (C)

Measuring temperature relies on sites that provide reliable readings with minimal interference. In many standard references, axillary, tympanic, and temporal methods are listed as routine options. The oral route is not listed here because mouth readings are more easily influenced by recent meals or drinks, smoking, and mouth breathing, which can cause variability. Because of that potential for inaccuracy in certain contexts, this item treats oral as not among the listed methods. The other sites—axillary, tympanic, and temporal—are widely used across age groups and settings, offering quick and practical ways to assess a patient’s temperature. When selecting a method, you consider the patient’s condition and environment; oral temperature is valid but often avoided in this kind of checklist due to consistency concerns.