How long should you keep a mercury thermometer in your armpit?
Table of Contents
- 1 How long should you keep a mercury thermometer in your armpit?
- 2 Does length affect sensitivity of thermometer?
- 3 How long do you use a mercury thermometer?
- 4 Do you add a degree under the armpit?
- 5 What determines the range of a mercury thermometer?
- 6 Do you add 1 degree under the armpit?
- 7 Is 36.9 armpit a fever?
- 8 What does a thermometer measure in the armpit?
- 9 Can I use a digital thermometer to take my underarm temperature?
- 10 What is a mercury thermometer?
How long should you keep a mercury thermometer in your armpit?
Keep the thermometer under your arm for 5 minutes or longer. Remove the thermometer without touching the tip. Gently wipe the thermometer with a tissue.
Does length affect sensitivity of thermometer?
The sensitivity of a thermometer is defined as the increase in the length of the mercury column per unit increase in temperature.
How many seconds should you hold a thermometer?
Place the thermometer tip under the tongue. Hold the thermometer in the same spot for about 40 seconds. Readings will continue to increase and the F (or C) symbol will flash during measurement. Usually, the thermometer will make a beeping noise when the final reading is done (usually about 30 seconds).
How long do you use a mercury thermometer?
After shaking the mercury down, place the thermometer under the child’s tongue, with the bulb toward the back of the mouth. Tell your child to keep the lips firmly closed, but not to bite the thermometer. 3. Leave the thermometer in place for 3 minutes.
Do you add a degree under the armpit?
An armpit temperature is generally 1 degree lower than an oral temperature. It can be nearly 2 degrees lower than a rectal temperature, which is the most accurate.
How do you make a mercury thermometer more sensitive?
The sensitivity of a mercury thermometer can be increased by using a smaller mercury bulb, thinner wall and smaller bore. A smaller bulb contains less mercury and hence absorbs heat in shorter time. As a result it can response faster to temperature change.
What determines the range of a mercury thermometer?
The range of a liquid-in-glass thermometer is limited by the length of the thermometer and can be increased by: increasing the diameter of the capillary – this means that the liquid will not expand as far along the tube per degree rise in temperature.
Do you add 1 degree under the armpit?
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.
What would be the normal temperature for adults if the thermometer was placed in the armpit?
What is a normal temperature?
| Method | Normal temperature range |
|---|---|
| Armpit | 36.5°C – 37.5°C (97.8°F – 99.5°F) |
| Mouth | 35.5°C – 37.5°C (95.9°F – 99.5°F) |
| Ear | 35.8°C – 38°C (96.4°F – 100.4°F) |
| Rectal (Bum) | 36.6°C – 38°C (97.9°F – 100.4°F) |
Is 36.9 armpit a fever?
Normal body temperature runs around 98.6°F (37°C), on average….How to check underarm temperature.
| Axillary temperature | Oral temperature | Rectal & ear temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 98.4–99.3°F (36.9–37.4°C) | 99.5–99.9°F (37.5–37.7°C) | 100.4–101°F (38–38.3°C) |
| 99.4–101.1°F (37.4–38.4°C) | 100–101.5°F (37.8–38.6°C) | 101.1–102.4°F (38.4–39.1°C) |
What does a thermometer measure in the armpit?
A temperature measures body heat. A thermometer (ther-MOM-uh-ter) is used to take the temperature in your armpit. An axillary temperature is lower than one taken in your mouth, rectum, or your ear.
How long do you keep a thermometer on for?
One minute is enough for body temperature by clinical mercury thermometer. mouth gives reading faster than arm pit. Adele, it is best to follow the manufacturrrs directions as not all thermometers are the same. If this is not available I would keep it for a minute if mercury based and 90 seconds is alcohol based.
Can I use a digital thermometer to take my underarm temperature?
A digital thermometer is useful for taking underarm temperature. Don’t use a mercury thermometer, which can be dangerous if it breaks. To measure underarm temperature: Check that the thermometer is on.
What is a mercury thermometer?
If you are not sure how to use it in this OneHowTo article we explain how to use a mercury thermometer. Such thermometers have mercury inside. This is a substance which expands when heated and accurately measures the body temperature of who is using the thermometer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxuPrz9hpi8