Question

Write precautions while handling a clinical
and
Laboratory
thermometer​

Answer 1

Answer:

The precautions needed while reading a laboratory thermometer are:

It should be kept upright not tilted.

Bulb should be surrounded from all sides by the substance of which the temperature is to be measured.

The bulb should not touch the surface of the container.

Answer 2

Answer:

precautions to be taken while using a clinical thermometer:

thermometer should be washed before and after use.

ensure that before using the thermometer the mercury level should be below 35 degree celsius.

read the thermometer keeping the mercury level along the line of sight.

handle the thermometer with care.

The precautions needed while reading a laboratory thermometer are:

It should be kept upright not tilted.

Bulb should be surrounded from all sides by the substance of which the temperature is to be measured.

The bulb should not touch the surface of the container.