Deck 35: Heat and Cold Applications

Question 1

Hypothermia means that the person's body temperature is

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

Answer 1

Very low

Question 2

Constrict means to

A)Expand or open wider
B)Narrow
C)Reduce blood flow
D)Increase blood flow

Answer 2

Narrow

Question 3

When heat is applied too long,blood flow

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Changes direction
D)Stops

Answer 3

Decreases

Question 4

Hyperthermia means that the person's body temperature is

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

Question 5

A pack is

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 to a body area

Question 6

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

A)The doctor
B)The nurse
C)A nursing assistant
D)The family

Question 7

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

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 form

Question 8

Heat applications

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

Question 9

When blood vessels constrict,blood flow

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Stops
D)Changes direction

Question 10

Dilate means to

A)Expand or open wider
B)Narrow
C)Reduce blood flow
D)Increase blood flow

Question 11

When heat is applied,older persons are at risk for

A)Burns
B)Hyperthermia
C)Hypothermia
D)Cyanosis

Question 12

A person has a knee replacement.Which is correct?

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.

Question 13

When heat is applied too long,blood vessels

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

Question 14

Cyanosis is

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

Question 15

Heat applications do the following except

A)Relieve pain
B)Relax muscles
C)Decrease blood flow
D)Decrease joint stiffness

Question 16

Heat and cold applications do the following except

A)Promote healing
B)Promote comfort
C)Prevent infection
D)Reduce tissue swelling

Question 17

A compress is

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 area

Question 18

When heat is applied,the skin is

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

Question 19

When blood vessels dilate,blood flow

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Stops
D)Changes direction

Question 20

Heat is applied to a wrist.The following are reported to the nurse at once except

A)Warm skin
B)Pain
C)Excessive redness
D)Blisters

Question 21

Which is a safety measure for applying an aquathermia pad?

A)Follow electrical safety precautions.
B)Place the heating unit on the person's bed.
C)Secure the pad in place with pins
D)Place the pad under the body part.

Question 22

Which is a dry heat application?

A)Hot compress
B)Hot soak
C)Sitz bath
D)Aquathermia pad

Question 23

During a sitz bath,you need to carefully observe the person for

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

Question 24

Which will not promote safety when applying a heat or cold application?

A)Follow agency policies for safe temperature ranges.
B)Cover dry heat or cold applications before applying them.
C)Observe the skin every 15 minutes for signs of complications.
D)Place the signal light within the person's reach.

Question 25

A disposable sitz bath

A)Fits on the toilet seat
B)Is put in the tub
C)Is put on the floor
D)Is put on the overbed table

Question 26

A sitz bath involves

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

Question 27

Which statement about moist heat applications is incorrect?

A)Water is in contact with the skin.
B)Moist heat has faster effects than dry heat.
C)Moist heat penetrates deeper than dry heat does.
D)Moist heat stays at the desired temperature longer than dry heat.

Question 28

Which of the following is an electrical device?

A)Aquathermia pad
B)Sitz bath
C)Commercial heat or cold pack
D)Ice collar

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

Before applying dry heat or cold applications,you need to

A)Measure water temperature
B)Cover the device
C)Show the person how to change the temperature
D)Set a timer

Question 32

A cool application is

A)93°F to 98°F
B)80°F to 93°F
C)65°F to 80°F
D)50°F to 65°F

Question 33

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

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 bath

Question 34

When applying heat or cold applications,which is incorrect?

A)Know how to use the equipment.
B)Expose only the application site.
C)Place the signal light within the person's reach.
D)Let the person choose the application site.

Question 35

Heat and cold applications are applied for

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

Question 36

A homecare patient uses an electric heating pad.What can you do to promote the person's safety?

A)Remove the electric heating pad from the person's home.
B)Make sure the heating pad is in good repair.
C)Cover the heating pad with a plastic cover.
D)Tell the person to change the temperature setting whenever it feels too cool.

Question 37

A warm application is

A)106°F to 115°F
B)98°F to 106°F
C)93°F to 98°F
D)80°F to 93°F

Question 38

Before applying moist heat or cold applications,you need to

A)Measure water temperature
B)Measure water depth
C)Measure and record the amount of water as intake
D)Show the person how to change the temperature

Question 39

An aquathermia pad is set at 105°F.It is a

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

Question 40

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

A)Put the soak in a cover
B)Measure water temperature
C)Set the temperature with a key
D)Use warm water

Question 41

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

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.

Question 42

Before applying an aquathermia pad,you need to

A)Put the pad in a cover
B)Put on gloves
C)Place the signal light within reach
D)Measure vital signs

Question 43

A hot pack has cooled.What should you do?

A)Add more hot water.
B)Change the water.
C)Change the pack.
D)End the procedure.

Question 44

The following persons are at risk for complications from cold applications except

A)An older person
B)A person with arthritis
C)A fair-skinned person with fragile skin
D)A person with sensory impairment

Question 45

An aquathermia pad is not placed under a body part because

A)Heat cannot escape
B)The hoses can cause discomfort
C)It is difficult to observe the application site
D)The body part must be kept in good alignment

Question 46

The nurse delegates a sitz bath to you.To protect the person from burns,you need to

A)Use a flannel cover
B)Measure water temperature
C)Set the temperature with a key
D)Add cool water every 5 minutes

Question 47

Which complications can occur from applications that are very cold?

A)Blisters and burns
B)Fever
C)Confusion
D)Vomiting

Question 48

The nurse delegates a sitz bath to you.How often should you check the person?

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

Question 49

Cold has the following effects except

A)Increasing blood flow
B)Reducing tissue swelling
C)Reducing bleeding
D)Numbing the skin

Question 50

The temperature of an aquathermia pad is usually

A)100°F
B)105°F
C)110°F
D)115°F

Question 51

The nurse asks you to apply a hot pack.After applying the pack,you need to check the application site

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

Question 52

When cold is applied for a long time,blood vessels

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

Question 53

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

A)Put the pack in a cover
B)Measure water temperature
C)Set the temperature with a key
D)Use warm water

Question 54

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

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.

Question 55

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

A)Right after the injury
B)A day after the injury
C)Two days after the injury
D)A week after the injury

Question 56

When cold is applied to the skin,blood vessels

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

Question 57

Which complications can occur from cold applications?

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

Question 58

A hot pack is re-usable.Before storing the pack for future use,you need to

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

Question 59

When cold is applied to the skin,blood flow

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Stops
D)Changes direction

Question 60

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

A)Alcohol
B)Water
C)Distilled water
D)Disinfectant

Question 61

Before applying a dry cold application,you need to

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

The following devices are filled with crushed ice except

A)Ice collar
B)Ice bag
C)Ice glove
D)Cold compress

Question 64

Disposable cold packs are

A)Discarded after use
B)Cleaned after use
C)Emptied after use
D)Drained after use

Question 65

Which is a moist cold application?

A)Ice collar
B)Ice glove
C)Ice bag
D)Cold compress

Question 66

After applying a dry cold application,you need to check the application site

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

Question 67

What measurements are needed when a cooling blanket or warming blanket is used?

A)Body temperature and pulse
B)Vital signs
C)Pulse and respirations
D)Pulse and blood pressure

Question 68

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

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 privacy

Question 69

When using a commercial cold pack,you need to

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

Question 70

A cooling blanket is needed.After placing it on the bed,it is covered with

A)A sheet
B)A mattress pad and sheet
C)A mattress pad,sheet,and cotton drawsheet
D)A mattress pad,sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet

Question 71

Re-usable cold packs are kept in the

A)Bedside stand
B)Bathroom
C)Freezer
D)Refrigerator

Question 72

After use,a re-usable cold pack is

A)Cleaned
B)Emptied
C)Discarded
D)Refilled