Multiple choice

Why does the clinical thermometer dipped in an antiseptic solution before getting the temperature of a patient?

  1. To keep a patient safe from further infection.

  2. To get accurate measure of temperature of the patient.

  3. To give an extra shine to view the readings.

  4. To measure the temperature beyond the limits of calibration point.

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Explanation

The clinical thermometer is dipped in an antiseptic solution prior to use to keep a patient safe from further infection. It is frequently used by the patients suffering from different diseases. 

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