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How long does it take for a clinical thermometer to work?
Temperatures can be taken orally, rectally, or under the arm. They provide readings within 8 to 10 seconds.
How long does it take for a thermometer to adjust?
Close the door and wait at least 12 hours to allow the thermometer to get a reading. When you make an adjustment to the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer, you should give it at least 24 hours for the new setting to stabilize before taking another reading.
How do you read a clinical thermometer?
Place the bulb of the thermometer under the tongue. Wait for one minute, take the thermometer out and note the reading keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight. This reading gives the exact body temperature. It is necessary to state the temperature with its unit denoted by °C.
What is your normal body temperature?
The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the “normal” body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.
What should be reading in a clinical thermometer before you check your body temperature?
(1) The clinical thermometer should be washed before and after use. (2) Before using the clinical thermometer, we should ensure that the mercury level in its tube is below 35°C mark. (3) Read the clinical thermometer by keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight.
How do you know whether a person has fever using clinical thermometer?
You’re considered to be running a fever if an oral, rectal, ear, or temporal artery (forehead) thermometer registers 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. If you use an axillary (armpit) thermometer, the temperature reading will be around 1°F or 1°C lower, so anything over 99.4°F (37°C) would constitute a fever.