Chapter 35 Heat and Cold Applications – Flashcards
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Heat applications do the following except
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Decrease blood flow
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When blood vessels dilate, blood flow
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Increases
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When heat is applied too long, blood vessels
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Constrict
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When heat is applied too long, blood flow
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Decreases
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A person has a knee replacement. Which is correct?
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Heat applications are allowed except over the area of implant.
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Which is a dry heat application?
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Aquathermia pad
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Which statement about moist heat applications is incorrect?
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Moist heat stays at the desired temperature longer than dry heat.
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Heat and cold applications are applied for
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15 to 20 minutes
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An aquathermia pad is set at 105°F. It is a
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Hot application
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A cool application is
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. 65°F to 80°F
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A warm application is
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93°F to 98°F
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The nurse delegates applying a hot compress to you. How often should you check the application site?
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Every 5 minutes
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The nurse delegates a hot soak to you. To protect the person from burns, you need to
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Measure water temperature
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The nurse delegates a hot soak to you. How often should you check the application site?
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Every 5 minutes
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During a sitz bath, you need to carefully observe the person for
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Weakness and faintness
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The nurse delegates a sitz bath to you. How often should you check the person?
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Every 5 minutes
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The nurse delegates a hot pack to you. To protect the person from burns, you need to
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Put the pack in a cover
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An aquathermia pad is not placed under a body part because
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Heat cannot escape
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Before applying an aquathermia pad, you need to
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Put the pad in a cover
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When cold is applied to the skin, blood flow
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Decreases
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A person has a sprained ankle. Cold applications are best applied
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Right after the injury
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Which complications can occur from applications that are very cold?
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Blisters and burns
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Which complications can occur from cold applications?
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Pain and poor circulation
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The following persons are at risk for complications from cold applications except
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A person with arthritis
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Which is a moist cold application?
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d. Cold compress
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Re-usable cold packs are kept in the
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Freezer
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Before applying a dry cold application, you need to
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Put it in a cover
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When using a commercial cold pack, you need to
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions
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After applying a dry cold application, you need to check the application site
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Every 5 minutes
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A person has a cold application. You must be alert for these signs and symptoms except
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Nausea and vomiting
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After use, a re-usable cold pack is
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Cleaned
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A cooling blanket is needed. After placing it on the bed, it is covered with
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A sheet
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What measurements are needed when a cooling blanket or warming blanket is used?
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Vital signs
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A safe, comfortable setting is needed when applying heat or cold. You need to do the following except
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Leave the person alone to provide for privacy
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The greatest threat from heat applications is
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Burns
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Who is at greatest risk for complications from heat applications?
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An older person with nerve damage
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A hot application is usually
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98 to 106 F
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Cold applications
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Reduce pain, prevent swelling, and decrease circulation
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Moist cold compresses are left in place no longer than
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20 minutes
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A cooling blanket is used for
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Hyperthermia
