Matching Pairs Temporal Temperature 2Online version To know the rationales behind each step by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Ensure the forehead is clean and dry. 2 Press the button and slide the thermometer across the forehead to the temple. 3 Release the button and read the temperature displayed. 4 Temporal measurement is used to measure temperature in individuals of all ages. 5 Move the thermometer across the forehead to the temple. Because it's easily to access. Because temporal artery runs laterally across forehead and down the side of neck. To note the reading Because sweating can affect the reading To obtain an accurate reading