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Why do you sterelize the clinical thermometer with antiseptic solution before you use it?
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∙ 12y ago
So that you do not introduce germs to the person whose temperature is to be measured.
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Is antiseptic iodine a solution or solvent?
The liquid product is a solution. The iodine is one of the solutes within the solution.
Why must you read the temperature without removing the thermometer from the solution?
The thermometer reading will change from reading the solution temperature.
What is the percent composition of hydrogen peroxide solution when used as a topical antiseptic?
3 %
Why is a 0.9 percent solution of sodium chloride often the fluid administered in clinical emergencies?
It is a isotonic solution.
Why do you dip the thermometer in an antiseptic solution?
By doing so, you can make sure that the germs of one person are not transferred to another. For example, You got a brand new thermometer, you used it in a person having, say, flu.....and then washed and kept and when using it next time...if u measure the temperature of another person, the virus of flu may be transported to the second person and the second person may have serious illness...from normal fever... This was just and example....
Why thermometer dipped in a liquid before use?
It is dipped into a solution known as an antiseptic. This solution kills any living bacteria that may be present.
Why care must be taken when disposing of a mercury-in-glass thermometer?
Well i'm not that old but i know a few:1)The thermometer will be of two types; a) Clinical Thermometer b) Laboratory Thermometer;a) The Clinical Thermometer: used to measure the temperature of the human body, at home, clinics and hospitals.b) The Laboratory Thermometer: used to measure the temperature in school and other laboratories for scientific research.Precautions:Wash the thermometer before and after use with an antiseptic solution, and handle it with care.See that the mercury levels are below the kink and don't hold the thermometer near its bulb.While noting down the reading in the thermometer, place the mercury level along the eye sight.Do not place the Clinical thermometer in a hot flame or in the hot sun.Note:The Clinical Thermometer should go above 108*F (42*C) and below 94*F (35*C) otherwise it might blow off the top and leak. Therefore, a Clinical Thermometer is used to measure the body temperature.
Why the doctor drops the thermometer in a antiseptic solution?
Because it has just been in your mouth, which has many types of bacteria inside. This could harm someone else if it gets into them.
Sterilizing clinical thermometers?
Aural thermometers have nowadays eliminated this need. But dipping a clinical (mercury) thermometer in an alcohol solution will adequately sterilize it.
Is antiseptic mouthwash a suspension?
Its a solution
Is antiseptic iodine a solution?
Yes it is. (3UvK) that.
Is antiseptic iodine a solution or solvent?
The liquid product is a solution. The iodine is one of the solutes within the solution.
Why must you read the temperature without removing the thermometer from the solution?
The thermometer reading will change from reading the solution temperature.
How do you spell antesedic?
The likely word is antiseptic (germ-cleaning solution).
What is the percent composition of hydrogen peroxide solution when used as a topical antiseptic?
3 %
What is acriflavine used for?
Acriflavine 0.1% solution is an antiseptic solution which can be applied on wounds. It is a dye therefore its use is not usually recommended.
Which non metal is used in purple coloured solution which is applied on wounds as antiseptic?
iodine
