Question 1

The nurse delegates a hot pack to you.To protect the person from burns,you need to:

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A)   Put the pack in a cover
B)   Measure water temperature
C)   Set the temperature with a key
D)   Use warm waterE) None of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 2

You are going to apply an aquathermia pad.Which statement is correct?

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A)   The temperature is set by the resident.
B)   The heating unit is set on the bed.
C)   Pins are used to secure the pad in place.
D)   Hoses must be free of kinks and air bubbles.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 3

A hot pack is reusable.Before storing the pack for future use,you need to:

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A)   Sterilize it
B)   Clean it following agency policy
C)   Wipe it off with a washcloth
D)   Rinse it with warm waterE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 4

Heat and cold applications do which of the following?

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A)   Promote cleansing of the skin.
B)   Promote comfort.
C)   Prevent infection.
D)   Increase tissue swelling.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which is a moist cold application?

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A)   Ice collar
B)   Ice glove
C)   Ice bag
D)   Cold compressE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

When heat is applied,older persons are at risk for:

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A)   Burns
B)   Hyperthermia
C)   Hypothermia
D)   CyanosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A compress is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
B)   Immersing the body part in water
C)   A dry application
D)   A soft pad applied over a body areaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Cold has which of the following effects?

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A)   Increasing blood flow
B)   Increasing tissue swelling
C)   Dilating blood vessels
D)   Numbing the skinE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A person has a knee replacement.Which is correct?

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A)   No heat applications are allowed.
B)   Heat applications are allowed except over the area of implant.
C)   Heat applications are allowed over the area of implant.
D)   No cold applications are allowed.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Hypothermia means that the person's body temperature is:

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A)   Much higher than the normal range
B)   Very low
C)   Lower than the outdoor temperature
D)   Higher than the outdoor temperatureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

When heat is applied,the skin is:

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A)   Pale and cool
B)   Bluish in color
C)   Red and warm
D)   BlisteredE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Cyanosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A pink color
B)   A bluish color
C)   Swelling of the tissues
D)   Excessive redness of the skinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

When using a commercial cold pack,you need to:

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A)   Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B)   Use surgical asepsis
C)   Measure water temperature
D)   Wear glovesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The nurse delegates applying a hot compress to you.How often should you check the application site?

Accepted Answer

A)   Every 5 minutes
B)   Every 10 minutes
C)   Every 15 minutes
D)   Every 20 minutesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The nurse delegates a hot soak to you.How often should you check the application site?

Accepted Answer

A)   Every 5 minutes
B)   Every 10 minutes
C)   Every 15 minutes
D)   Every 20 minutesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

When cold is applied for a long time,blood vessels:

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A)   Dilate
B)   Constrict
C)   Collapse
D)   Become less elasticE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Before applying a dry cold application,you need to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Measure the temperature
B)   Measure vital signs
C)   Put it in a cover
D)   Wash it with soap and waterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

When heat is applied too long,blood vessels:

Accepted Answer

A)   Dilate
B)   Constrict
C)   Collapse
D)   Become less elasticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

After use,a reusable cold pack is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cleaned
B)   Emptied
C)   Discarded
D)   RefilledE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

You are going to apply an aquathermia pad.You fill the heating unit with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol
B)   Tap water
C)   Distilled water
D)   DisinfectantE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 38: Heat and Cold Applications

The nurse delegates a hot pack to you.To protect the person from burns,you need to:

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You are going to apply an aquathermia pad.Which statement is correct?

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A hot pack is reusable.Before storing the pack for future use,you need to:

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Heat and cold applications do which of the following?

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Which is a moist cold application?

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When heat is applied,older persons are at risk for:

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A compress is:

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Cold has which of the following effects?

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A person has a knee replacement.Which is correct?

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Hypothermia means that the person's body temperature is:

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When heat is applied,the skin is:

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Cyanosis is:

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When using a commercial cold pack,you need to:

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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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The nurse delegates a hot soak to you.How often should you check the application site?

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When cold is applied for a long time,blood vessels:

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Before applying a dry cold application,you need to:

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When heat is applied too long,blood vessels:

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After use,a reusable cold pack is:

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You are going to apply an aquathermia pad.You fill the heating unit with:

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