Matching Pairs Tympanic TemperatureOnline version To know the rationale of each step by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Tympanic method is preferred method 2 Hold the thermometer in place until 5 to 30 seconds 3 Gently clean sensor with alcohol swab, return to storage unit 4 Gently pull the ear up and back in adult 5 Return the instrument to its charger To maintain battery charge of thermometer unit To obtain accurate reading. Because it's non invasive To have a better access to the tympanic membrane To reduce the infection transmission