Deck 44: Heat and Cold Applications

Question 1

During a sitz bath, the support worker must carefully observe the client for which of the following signs and symptoms?

A)Nausea and vomiting
B)Appetite changes
C)Cyanosis at the application site
D)Weakness and faintness

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The nurse assigns to the support worker the task of giving the client a warm soak.How often should the support worker check the application site?

A)Every 5 minutes
B)Every 10 minutes
C)Every 15 minutes
D)Every 20 minutes

Answer 2

A

Question 3

When heat is applied, the skin becomes which of the following?

A)Pale and cool
B)Bluish in colour
C)Red and warm
D)Blistered

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An aquathermia pad is set at 40.5°C (105° F).This is considered to be what type of application?

A)Very hot application
B)Hot application
C)Warm application
D)Tepid application

Question 5

What is a compress?

A)Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
B)Immersing the body part in warm water
C)A dry application
D)A soft pad applied over a body area

Question 6

What is the correct temperature for a cool application?

A)33.8° C to 36.6° C (93° F to 98° F)
B)26.6° C to 33.8° C (80° F to 93° F)
C)18.3° C to 26.6° C (65° F to 80° F)
D)10° C to 18.3° C (50° F to 65° F)

Question 7

What parts of the body does a sitz bath involve?

A)A hand and wrist
B)A foot and ankle
C)A knee and hip
D)The perineal and rectal areas

Question 8

The care plan states that a pack is required.What is a pack?

A)Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
B)Immersing the body part in warm water
C)A dry application
D)A soft pad applied to a body area

Question 9

What is the correct temperature for a warm application?

A)41.1° C to 46.1° C (106° F to 115° F)
B)36.6° C to 41.1° C (98° F to 106° F)
C)33.8° C to 36.6° C (93° F to 98° F)
D)26.6° C to 33.8° C (80° F to 93° F)

Question 10

What does the term constrict mean?

A)To expand or open wider
B)To narrow
C)To reduce blood flow
D)To increase blood flow

Question 11

How long are heat and cold applications applied for?

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

Question 12

Dilate means which of the following?

A)To expand or open wider
B)To narrow
C)To reduce blood flow
D)To increase blood flow

Question 13

Caroline is having a warm soak on her ankle and the water is becoming cold.The support worker should do all of the following except which action?

A)Change the water, as necessary, to correct the temperature.
B)Pour hot water into the basin while the body part is immersed.
C)Never add hot water while the body part is in the basin.
D)Check the area after 5 minutes.

Question 14

When cold is applied to the skin, what do the blood vessels do?

A)Dilate
B)Constrict
C)Collapse
D)Become less elastic

Question 15

Which of the following is a dry heat application?

A)Warm compress
B)Warm soak
C)Sitz bath
D)Wheat bag or bean bags

Question 16

When blood vessels constrict, what happens to blood flow?

A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It stops.
D)It changes direction.

Question 17

Why are older adults at risk for complications from heat and cold application?

A)They have thin, delicate, fragile skin.
B)They have increased sensation.
C)They have thick skin.
D)They are less likely to have metal implants.

Question 18

A client has cyanosis.What will the support worker expect to see?

A)A pink colour
B)A bluish colour
C)Swelling of the tissues
D)Excessive redness of the skin

Question 19

Heat applications do which of the following?

A)Reduce bleeding
B)Decrease blood flow
C)Promote healing
D)Numb the skin

Question 20

Caroline has a cold compress on a fracture and the support worker has just checked it for the second time, 5 minutes ago.When will the support worker check again?

A)In 10 minutes
B)In 5 minutes
C)Now
D)In 20 minutes

Question 21

A client has just sprained her ankle.There is a lot of swelling and discoloration.Which of the following is not a possible treatment for her?

A)A gel pack
B)RICE
C)A wheat/bean bag
D)A cold pack

Question 22

Moist and dry heat each have different advantages.Which of the following is not a true statement?

A)Heat penetrates more deeply with moist applications.
B)Moist heat has lower (cooler) temperature settings than dry heat applications to prevent injury to the client.
C)Moist heat has a greater and faster effect than dry heat.
D)Dry and moist heat penetrate equally.

Question 23

When using a commercial cold pack, what must the support worker do?

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Use surgical asepsis.
C)Measure the water temperature.
D)Wear gloves.

Question 24

When heat is applied to skin, blood vessels in the area dilate and more blood flows through them.What does this extra blood bring to the tissues?

A)Excess fluid
B)White blood cells
C)Oxygen and nutrients
D)Edema

Question 25

What does RICE stand for?

A)Rest, Isolate, Compression, Elevate
B)Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
C)Rest, Ice, Compensation, Elevate
D)Rice, Ice, Compression, Elevate