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5. Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature? A. The patient must be able to breathe through the nose. B. You should place the thermometer on top of the tongue and in the center. C. The patient should hold the thermometer between the teeth. D. You should wait 5 minutes after a patient eats or drinks before taking the temperature. E. You should ask the patient to lie on the left side. 6. What is the purpose of administrating an immunization? A. To reduce a person's susceptibility to infection B. To prevent a person from getting a common cold C. To reduce the possibility of contracting AIDS D. To treat an ongoing bacterial infection E. To manage congenital diseases 7. Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature? A. Rinse the thermometer under water before inserting it B. Ask the patient to stand up and bend over C. Insert the thermometer 2 inches into the rectum D. Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature E. Use a disposable thermometer 8. Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature? A. Have the patient stand up B. Place the middle of the thermometer on the edge of the axilla C. Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward D. Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side E. Lubricate the thermometer before use