what are the precautions when using clinical thermometers
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Explanation:
Precautions Taken While Reading a Thermometer - definition
Thermometer should be washed before and after use, preferably with an antiseptic solution.
Ensure that before use the mercury level is below 350C.
Handle the thermometer with care. ...
Dont hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.
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Clinical Thermometer:
A clinical thermometer is used to measure human body temperature. It consists of a long glass tube which is graduated. A thermometric liquid is present within the tube which expands proportionally to temperature,hence measures it.
Precautions to be taken while using a clinical tehermometer:
Thermometer should be washed before and after each use, preferably with an antiseptic solution.
do not wash the thermometer with hot water.
ensure that before use the mercury level is below 35oC.
Read the thermometer keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight.
Handle the thermometer with care, as you handle any glass articles.
Don't hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.
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