The American's bravely resisted them, and only 30 of Washington's men were killed. At length, Gen. De Villiers offered up terms of surrender to the American's. Washington accepted the honorable terms, and he and his army were allowed to leave with all their equiptment, and provisions.
oral thermometer a clinical thermometer that is placed under the tongue. recording thermometer a temperature-sensitive instrument by which the temperature to which it is exposed is continuously recorded. rectal thermometer a clinical thermometer that is inserted into the rectum.
Oral thermometry relies on the mouth remaining sealed, with the tongue depressed for 3 to 4 min, which is a difficult task for young children. This method of temperature measurement cannot be used in young children, or in unconscious or uncooperative patients.