Caregiving

It is the balance between heat produced and heat lost in the body.

• pulse rate

• body temperature

• respiratory rate

• blood pressure

This type of thermometer uses mercury and, therefore, is considered unsafe to use.

• ear thermometer

• infrared thermometer

• digital thermometer

• clinical thermometer

This is not proper when operating a blender.

• operating a blender in a dry, flat surface

• choosing the setting appropriate for the specified task

• plugging the blender first before putting the pitcher onto the base

• placing all the parts of the blender in their appropriate places before operating

The kind of temperature when the thermometer is placed under the armpit.

• oral temperature

• axillary temperature

• rectal temperature

• body temperature

These should be checked before ironing as some fabrics need special care instructions.

• pants’ waistbands

• pleats and pockets of skirts

• labels of the garments to be ironed

• collars and sleeves of shirts