Science Practice Quiz 154

Q1.Before placing a clinical thermometer under the tongue, what is the crucial step to ensure an accurate reading?

A. Washing it with plain water only. B. Ensuring the mercury level is above 37°C. C. Giving it a few jerks to bring the mercury level below 35°C. D. Holding it by the bulb to warm it up.

Q2.According to the provided text, what is the normal temperature of the human body?

A. 35°C B. 37°C C. 38°C D. 39°C

Q3.What is the correct method for reading a clinical thermometer to ensure accuracy?

A. Reading it from above the mercury level. B. Reading it from below the mercury level. C. Reading it by keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight. D. Shaking it vigorously before reading.

Q4.What is a potential consequence if a clinical thermometer is not handled with care and hits against a hard object?

A. The mercury level might rise unexpectedly. B. The thermometer might break. C. Its accuracy might improve. D. It might become difficult to read.

Q5.If the bigger marks on a clinical thermometer read one degree and there are five divisions between them, what does one small division represent?

A. 0.1°C B. 0.2°C C. 0.5°C D. 1.0°C

Q6.What is the normal range of temperature that a clinical thermometer is designed to measure?

A. 35°C to 42°C B. -10°C to 110°C C. 0°C to 100°C D. 20°C to 50°C

Q7.For what specific purpose is a clinical thermometer primarily designed?

A. Measuring the temperature of the human body only B. Measuring the temperature of hot liquids C. Measuring the temperature of the atmosphere D. Measuring the temperature of chemical reactions

Q8.What is considered the average normal body temperature for a large number of healthy persons?

A. 37°C B. 35°C C. 42°C D. 100°C

Q9.Why is the range of a clinical thermometer limited to 35°C to 42°C?

A. Human body temperature normally does not go below 35°C or above 42°C. B. It is designed for measuring extreme temperatures in laboratories. C. The mercury inside freezes below 35°C and boils above 42°C. D. It is a safety feature to prevent accidental breakage.

Q10.Which of the following is a caution explicitly mentioned for using a clinical thermometer?

A. Do not use it for measuring the temperature of any object other than the human body. B. Always store it in direct sunlight to sterilize it. C. Shake it vigorously before every use to ensure accuracy. D. It should be read while still immersed in the substance being measured.

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Science Practice Quiz 154