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What is a clinical thermometer ? What is the range of a clinical thermometer ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of a Clinical Thermometer:** A clinical thermometer is a medical instrument specifically designed to measure the body temperature of humans. It is commonly used in healthcare settings to check for fever or monitor body temperature. 2. **Types of Thermometers:** There are two main types of thermometers: clinical thermometers and laboratory thermometers. While clinical thermometers are used for measuring human body temperature, laboratory thermometers are used for measuring temperatures in scientific experiments and laboratory settings. ...
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  • The range of clinical thermometer is

    A
    `37^(@)C` to `42^(@)C`
    B
    `95^(@)F` to `110^(@)F`
    C
    `90^(@)F` to `112^(0)F`
    D
    `95^(0)C` to `104^(@)C`

  • A clinical thermometer is calibrated from

    A
    `35^(@)C` to `42^(@)C`
    B
    `10^(@)C` to `100^(@)C`
    C
    `32^(@)C` to `110^(@)C`
    D
    `0^(@)C` to `100^(@)C`

  • A kink is given in clinical thermometer because

    A
    temperature of human body normally does not go below `35^(@)` and above `42^(@)C`
    B
    It prevents mercury level from falling on its own
    C
    Both (1) and (2)
    D
    Neither (1) nor (2)

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