Using a Clinical Thermometer

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the kink in a clinical thermometer?

To prevent the mercury from evaporating
To hold the temperature reading stable (correct)
To measure body temperature accurately
To allow the mercury to flow freely

What is the typical range of a clinical thermometer for measuring body temperature?

38 C to 45 C
35 C to 42 C (correct)
30 C to 37 C
36 C to 40 C

Which step should be performed first when using a clinical thermometer?

Place the bulb under the tongue
Record the temperature reading
Wash the thermometer with water
Shake the thermometer gently (correct)

After removing the thermometer from the mouth, how long should you wait before noting the temperature reading?

<p>1 minute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clean the thermometer before use?

<p>To prevent cross-contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Clinical Thermometer

A specialized thermometer designed to measure human body temperature accurately.

What is the kink in a clinical thermometer?

A constriction inside a clinical thermometer that stops the mercury from falling back down after measuring temperature.

What is the temperature range of a clinical thermometer?

The range of temperatures a clinical thermometer can measure, usually between 35°C and 42°C.

How to use a clinical thermometer?

To clean the thermometer with an antiseptic solution, shake it down to below 35°C, place the bulb under your tongue, wait one minute, remove it, and note the reading.

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What is a temperature recording table?

A table where you record the temperature readings taken using a clinical thermometer.

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Study Notes

Clinical Thermometer

Designed to measure human body temperature precisely.
Measures a range of 35°C to 42°C, encompassing typical healthy human body temperature.
Contains a kink (constriction) that prevents mercury from falling after reading, keeping the reading stable.