Thermometer Basics

How do you read a thermometer?

• Shake it vigorously

• Look at the number where the red liquid stops.

• Listen to the sound it makes

• Hold it upside down

What are the different types of thermometers?

• Plastic

• Mercury, Digital, Infrared, Ear (Tympanic), Temporal Artery, Disposable Forehead Strips

• Analog

• Glass

What are clinical thermometers used for?

• Measuring chemical temperature

• Measuring liquids

• Measuring body temperature in medical settings.

• Checking Room Temperature.

What is the range of a platinum resistance thermometer?

• -100°C to 500°C

• 0°C to 1000°C

• -200°C to 850°C

• 300°C to 700°C

What is the range of a thermocouple thermometer?

• -300°C to +2000°C

• -200°C to +2300°C

• -100°C to +1500°C

• -150°C to +2500°C

Which type of thermometer is commonly used in medical settings?

• Mercury thermometer

• Clinical thermometer

• Infrared thermometer

• Glass thermometer

What is the purpose of a thermocouple thermometer?

• The purpose of a thermocouple thermometer is to measure temperature accurately.

• To determine air pressure

• To measure wind speed

• To calculate humidity levels

How accurate are platinum resistance thermometers?

• Platinum resistance thermometers are not accurate at all.

• Platinum resistance thermometers are very accurate.

• Platinum resistance thermometers are only accurate in specific conditions.

• Platinum resistance thermometers are accurate but not reliable.