{"id":1728,"date":"2026-01-16T17:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medpharma12.com\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:43:05","slug":"to-record-the-normal-body-temperature-using-a-clinical-thermometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medpharma12.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/to-record-the-normal-body-temperature-using-a-clinical-thermometer\/","title":{"rendered":"To record the normal body temperature using a clinical thermometer."},"content":{"rendered":"

Aim<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To record the normal body temperature using a clinical thermometer.<\/p>\n

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Principle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Body temperature is a measure of the balance between heat produced by the body and heat lost to the environment. A clinical thermometer<\/strong> works on the principle of thermal expansion of mercury (or digital sensor in digital thermometers)<\/strong>. When placed in contact with the body, the thermometer absorbs heat and shows the body temperature on its scale.<\/p>\n

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Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Clinical thermometer (mercury or digital)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cotton or tissue paper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Antiseptic solution\/alcohol swab<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Clock or stopwatch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Procedure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Wash hands thoroughly before starting the experiment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Clean the thermometer with an antiseptic solution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      If using a mercury thermometer, shake it gently to bring the mercury level below 35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Place the thermometer in the axilla (armpit)<\/strong> or under the tongue (oral method)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ask the subject to keep the mouth closed (oral) or arm close to the body (axillary).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Keep the thermometer in position for 1\u20132 minutes (digital)<\/strong> or 2\u20133 minutes (mercury)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Remove the thermometer carefully and read the temperature.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    8. \n

      Record the temperature in degree Celsius (\u00b0C)<\/strong> or Fahrenheit (\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Clean the thermometer after use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Observation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      \n\n\n\n\n\n
      Method Used<\/th>\nTemperature Recorded<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Oral \/ Axillary<\/td>\n______ \u00b0C \/ ______ \u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Result<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The body temperature of the subject was recorded as ______ \u00b0C (______ \u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Normal Body Temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Normal:<\/strong> 36.5\u201337.5 \u00b0C (97.7\u201399.5 \u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Fever:<\/strong> Above 37.5 \u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hypothermia:<\/strong> Below 35 \u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Precautions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Ensure the thermometer is clean before and after use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Do not use a broken mercury thermometer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Avoid hot or cold drinks before oral temperature recording.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Handle the thermometer carefully to prevent breakage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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