Question 1

Constrict means to

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A)  Expand or open wider
B)  Narrow
C)  Reduce blood flow
D)  Increase blood flowE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Heat applications

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A)  Reduce bleeding
B)  Decrease blood flow
C)  Promote healing
D)  Numb the skinE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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

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A)  Every 5 minutes
B)  Every 10 minutes
C)  Every 15 minutes
D)  Every 20 minutesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 4

A nurse asks you to apply a heat application.Before doing so,you must make sure that

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A)  The nurse explained the procedure to the person
B)  The procedure is in your job description
C)  You have time to complete the task
D)  The person signed a consent formE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which health team member reviews the procedure of heat and cold applications with you?

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A)  The doctor
B)  The nurse
C)  A nursing assistant
D)  The familyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Heat and cold applications do the following except

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A)  Promote healing
B)  Promote comfort
C)  Prevent infection
D)  Reduce tissue swellingE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The nurse asks you to apply a hot pack.How should you warm the pack?

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A)  Put it in boiling water.
B)  Heat it in a microwave oven.
C)  Strike,knead,or squeeze the package.
D)  Follow the manufacturer's instructions.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A person has a cold application.You must be alert for these signs and symptoms except

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A)  Blisters
B)  Pale,white,or gray skin
C)  Shivering
D)  Nausea and vomitingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The nurse delegates a hot compress to you.To maintain its temperature,the nurse might ask you to

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A)  Apply an aquathermia pad over the compress
B)  Apply a hot pack over the compress
C)  Perform a hot soak
D)  Assist with a sitz bathE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Hyperthermia 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) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Cold has the following effects except

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A)  Increasing blood flow
B)  Reducing tissue swelling
C)  Reducing bleeding
D)  Numbing the skinE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Before applying a dry cold application,you need to

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

Question 13

A safe,comfortable setting is needed when applying heat or cold.You need to do the following except

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A)  Place the signal light within the person's reach
B)  Place the water,phone,and requested items within the person's reach
C)  Check the person often
D)  Leave the person alone to provide for privacyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

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A)  The temperature is set with a key.
B)  The heating unit is set on an even,uncluttered surface.
C)  Pins are used to secure the pad in place.
D)  Hoses must be free of kinks and air bubbles.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

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) C) and D) B

Question 16

Which complications can occur from cold applications?

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A)  Fever and cough
B)  Pain and poor circulation
C)  Friction and shearing
D)  Edema and infectionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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 C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Heat and cold applications are applied for

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 minutes
B)  10 to 15 minutes
C)  15 to 20 minutes
D)  20 to 25 minutesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Cyanosis is

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

Question 20

A person has a sprained ankle.Cold applications are best applied

Accepted Answer

A)  Right after the injury
B)  A day after the injury
C)  Two days after the injury
D)  A week after the injuryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above A

Exam 35: Heat and Cold Applications

Constrict means to

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Heat applications

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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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A nurse asks you to apply a heat application.Before doing so,you must make sure that

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Which health team member reviews the procedure of heat and cold applications with you?

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Heat and cold applications do the following except

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The nurse asks you to apply a hot pack.How should you warm the pack?

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A person has a cold application.You must be alert for these signs and symptoms except

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The nurse delegates a hot compress to you.To maintain its temperature,the nurse might ask you to

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Hyperthermia means that the person's body temperature is

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Cold has the following effects except

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Before applying a dry cold application,you need to

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

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A person has a knee replacement.Which is correct?

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Which complications can occur from cold applications?

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When cold is applied for a long time,blood vessels

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Heat and cold applications are applied for

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