science form 4 chapter 3

Temperature is a measurement of the degree of hotness and coldness of a substance.

• True

• False

Which of the following thermometers is use for baby?

• Clinical thermometer

• Laboratory thermometer

• Rectal thermometer

• Infrared thermometer

These thermometer is to measure the body temperature without contact. What is this?

• Clinical thermometer

• Laboratory thermometer

• Rectal thermometer

• Infrared thermometer

A normal human body temperature is 35.9 degree Celcius.

• True

• False

State one factor that can cause the body temperature to be above normal reading.

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

• Thermometer
• Ruler
• Balance
• Magnifying Glass

What is a pulse point?

• Location where the heart is beating

• Location where the blood is flowing in the arteries

• Location where arteries are very close to skin surface

• Location where veins are very close to skin surface

Can we measure any pulse at the location as shown in the diagram?

• Yes

• No

What is pulse rate?

• The number of times the heart beats in one minute.

• The number of times the arteries create a noticeable pulse in one minute

• None of the above

What is the unit of measuring pulse rate?

• degree Celsius (^oC)

• frequency (Hz)

• beats per minute (bpm)

• millimetres of mercury (mm Hg)