Question

What signals that a thermometer is for rectal, not oral, use?

(1 point)
Responses

a blue tip on the thermometer

a blue tip on the thermometer

a red tip on the thermometer

a red tip on the thermometer

green lines on a thermometer

green lines on a thermometer

a magnetic handles on the thermometer

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**a red tip on the thermometer**

Thermometers with a red tip are typically designed for rectal use, while those with a blue tip are generally for oral use.