Question

Collect information from hospital/health centre about the precautions to be taken while reading temperature with a clinical thermometer.

Answer 1

Precautions to be taken:

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

2. Ensure that before the use the mercury level is below 35 °C. 

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

4. Handle the thermometer with care. 

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