Question

What precautions will you take while using clinical thermometer? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Thermometer should be washed before and after use, preferably with an antiseptic solution.

2. Ensure that before use the mercury level is below 35 degree Celsius.

3. Read the thermometer keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight.

4. Handle the thermometer with care. If it hits against some hard object, it can break.

5. Do not hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.

6. The thermometer should be kept upright and not tilted.

Hope it helps !

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Don’t hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.

(b) Read the thermometer keeping the level of mercury along the line of

sight.