Deck 18: Warm and Cold Applications

Question 1

Your client shivers during a cold application treatment.You should

A)continue treatment but call your immediate supervisor
B)add another blanket
C)stop treatment
D)continue; this is a typical reaction

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A sitz bath requires which of the following?

A)bath salts in warm water
B)warm water
C)cold water
D)saline solution

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You should check the client's skin under a warm compress every

A)15 minutes.
B)30 seconds.
C)1 minute.
D)5 minutes.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Moist heat applications are used to

A)reduce tissue swelling.
B)relax muscles.
C)relieve pain.
D)all of the above

Question 5

The water temperature for a sitz bath is as follows:

A)30-35°C
B)32-37.5°C
C)32-35°C
D)30-32°C

Question 6

To promote client comfort,how frequently should you check the client's skin during the first time hot and cold applications are used to see how the client is tolerating the treatment?

A)3-5 minutes
B)20-25 minutes
C)60-75 minutes
D)10-15 minutes

Question 7

When a client shivers and complains of being cold during a moist cold application treatment,you should

A)continue the treatment,as this is a typical reaction
B)stop treatment,cover the client with a blanket,then report to your immediate supervisor
C)stop treatment,then report to your immediate supervisor
D)continue treatment,but report this to your immediate supervisor

Question 8

Once a warm compress has been applied,it should be

A)held in place by hand.
B)held in place by elastic bandages.
C)covered with a waterproof pad or blue pad.
D)covered with a top sheet.

Question 9

A warm water bottle or ice bag should NOT be placed on top of a painful area because

A)cyanosis may occur.
B)the weight may increase pain.
C)arterial constriction may occur.
D)organ contraction may occur.

Question 10

Which statement about dry cold applications is true?

A)They decrease circulation and bleeding.
B)They increase circulation and bleeding.
C)They are used to treat burns.
D)If left on longer than 20 minutes they can increase tissue swelling.

Question 11

Warm and cold applications can provide generalized and localized effects.

Question 12

The application of cold is used for the following reason(s):

A)to dilate the blood vessels
B)to cause more blood to circulate to the injured tissues
C)to ease the pain caused by inflammation
D)to control bleeding

Question 13

Never use cold water,ice,or alcohol for sponge baths since this can cause chilling and skin irritation.

Question 14

When using heat or cold,the personal care provider should remember which of the following safety precautions?

A)Follow instructions of your immediate supervisor
B)Keep the client comfortable
C)Check the skin frequently
D)all of the above

Question 15

The application of heat is used for the following reason(s):

A)to construct blood vessels
B)to ease the pain caused by inflammation
C)to prevent or reduce swelling
D)to control bleeding

Question 16

You are giving a client a cold soak and notice that his/her skin is turning white.You should

A)stop the treatment and report to your immediate supervisor.
B)add warm water.
C)add ice to the water.
D)continue treatment,pale skin is expected.

Question 17

Which of the following treatments is a dry application?

A)warm compresses
B)warm moist soak
C)cold compresses
D)commercial unit warm pack

Question 18

You should check the temperature of a warm soak

A)every 20 minutes.
B)constantly.
C)every minute.
D)every 5 minutes.

Question 19

Cool tepid sponge baths are between 50-65 degrees F.

Question 20

To activate a commercial unit cold pack,you must

A)add alcohol.
B)hit the unit with your hand.
C)add cold water.
D)add ice.

Question 21

A sitz bath should be given with warm (93-98 degrees
F)water.

Question 22

If a client feels weak during a sitz bath,stop the treatment and signal for help.

Question 23

During the use of moist and dry applications,the client's skin should be checked often for colour.

Question 24

The standard temperature for a warm soak is 80 degrees F.

Question 25

Geriatric clients have thicker skin and can tolerate hotter water temperatures for soaks.

Question 26

Cold applications may be used when someone sprains an ankle.

Question 27

Sitz bathtubs do NOT need to be cleaned with disinfectant.

Question 28

A warm compress is considered a moist application.

Question 29

An ice cap is a moist application.