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Accuracy of clinical temperature
Clinical thermometer can measure temperature with an accuracy of 0.1 Celicius
Accuracy of laboratory thermometer
Laboratory thermometer can measure temperature with an accuracy of 1 Celsius
Correct technique of measuring body temperature using laboratory thermometer
If using a laboratory thermometer to measure body temperature, the temperature reading should be taken while the thermometer is still in the mouth or under the armpit to ensure a more accurate reading
Reason for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (1)
Laboratory thermometer does not have a kink in the mercury tube
Reason for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (2)
When the laboratory thermometer is removed from the body, either the mouth or the armpit, the temperature reading will drop quickly
Reasons for the inappropriateness of laboratory thermometers used to measure body temperature (3)
Body temperature readings taken using a laboratory thermometer are inaccurate
The use of a rectal thermometer
Usually used for infants less than 3 months old
Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (1)
Make sure that the thermometer used is labelled for rectal use
Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (2)
Clean the tip of thermometer with alcohol
Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (3)
Dap some petroleum jelly on the thermometer tip to make it easier for the thermometer to be inserted into the infant's rectum
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