Question

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Priyanka finds her house maid looking very tired. She
e house maid looking very tired. She came to know that she has fever. She
ediately measures the temperature with thermometer and gives her med
her maid one day leave.
(a) List the precautions to be taken while reading a thermometer.
Value Corner
(b) What can we learn from Priyanka?

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Answer 1

Answer:

precations while reading a thermometer are:

1)The reading should be taken by keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight.

2)Before use, the mercury level should be below 35°C.

3)Wash the thermometer with water or an antiseptic solution before and after use.

4)Never hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.

5)Handle the thermometer with care, it can break if hit against a hard object.

Values shared by Priyanka are caring, knowledge, experience and a good observer