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Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than our mouth?
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∙ 9y ago
YES,
Adolfo Mosciski
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∙ 9y agoYes, it can also be measured from the armpit, rectum, ear, and forehead (depending on what type of thermometer you have).
Some thermometers are calibrated to give body temperature based on a specific body part. Thus, you should not expect an accurate reading from an ear thermometer when aimed at the forehead.
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∙ 9y agoYes, and often is. In the armpit and rectally are the most common.
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∙ 6y agoYes, under the arm is often used.
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∙ 11y agoYES,
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Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer other than the mouth?
Body temperature can also be measured with a thermometer at the armpit i believe.
Can the temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other tan the mouth?
yes the underarms
Whether the body temperature can be measured by keeping the thermometer at some other place other then the mouth?
Depending on the type of thermometer you have, it can be taken orally, rectally, under the arm, in the ear.
Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?
Yes. Temperature can be taken under the armpit (auxilla region), on the forehead using a thermometer strip (normally used for infants) and rectally using a rectal thermometer.
Can the temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?
You can take a temperature by placing the thermometer in the armpit, when you get the reading add a degree and that is the temp you would have gotten if you had done it orally. 98.6 is the normal human temp but we all very slightly.
Whether the body temperature can be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than mouth?
Yes, you can measure body temperature by putting the thermometer under your arm (in which case it should measure below 36.5 degrees Celsius.) You can also get ear thermometers, but these work quite differently to regular oral/underarm thermometers. Forehead thermometers are also available.
Can we measure the temperature by keeping the thermometer at some other place than the mouth?
Two other places is under an arm pit or inserted slightly into the anus.
Where does the thermometer be used at?
Depends on the thermometer. If it's a weather thermometer, then you use it outside. If it's a body temperature thermometer, then you use it in the mouth or behind.
How should a thermometer be inserted when taking an oral temperature when using an electronic thermometer?
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
How should the thermometer be inserted when taking a oral temperature using an electronic thermometer?
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
How do you find out what your body temperature is?
stick a thermometer in your mouth and leave for 20 seconds.
How should you check your temperature?
Put a thermometer under your tongue and close your mouth tightly.
