Deck 38: Heat and Cold Applications

Question 1

Heat applications do which of the following?

A) Prevent infection.
B) Cause muscles to constrict.
C) Decrease blood flow.
D) Decrease joint stiffness.

Answer 1

Decrease joint stiffness.

Question 2

Cyanosis is:

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

Answer 2

A bluish color

Question 3

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 3

Very low

Question 4

When heat is applied,the skin is:

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

Question 5

Constrict means to:

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

Question 6

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 7

Heat is applied to a wrist.Which of the following is reported to the nurse at once?

A) Warm skin
B) Slight color change when the heat is applied that goes away when the heat is removed
C) Dry skin
D) Blisters

Question 8

When heat is applied too long,blood vessels:

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

Question 9

When blood vessels dilate,blood flow:

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

Question 10

Heat and cold applications do which of the following?

A) Promote cleansing of the skin.
B) Promote comfort.
C) Prevent infection.
D) Increase tissue swelling.

Question 11

Dilate means to:

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

Question 12

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 13

When blood vessels constrict,blood flow:

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

Question 14

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 15

Heat applications:

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

Question 16

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 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

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 19

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

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

Question 20

When heat is applied too long,blood flow:

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

Question 21

Which statement about moist heat applications is correct?

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

When applying heat or cold applications,which is correct?

A) Know how much the equipment costs.
B) Teach the person how to control the temperature.
C) Place the call light within the person's reach.
D) Let the person choose the application site.

Question 26

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 27

A home care 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 28

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 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 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 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

Which is a dry heat application?

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

Question 33

Which of the following is an electrical device?

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

Which will promote safety when applying a heat or cold application?

A) Follow agency policies for safe temperature ranges.
B) Apply dry heat or cold applications directly on the skin.
C) Observe the skin every 15 minutes for signs of complications.
D) Allow the person to increase the temperature of the application if he or she desires added warmth.

Question 41

A hot pack is reusable.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 42

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

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

Question 43

Which complications can occur from applications that are very cold?

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

Question 44

Which is a moist cold application?

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

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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

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.

Question 50

When cold is applied to the skin,blood flow:

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

Question 51

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 52

When cold is applied to the skin,blood vessels:

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

The temperature of an aquathermia pad is usually:

A) 100° F
B) 105° F
C) 110° F
D) 115° F

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

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 57

Disposable cold packs are:

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

Question 58

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 59

Cold has which of the following effects?

A) Increasing blood flow
B) Increasing tissue swelling
C) Dilating blood vessels
D) Numbing the skin

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

Reusable cold packs are kept in the:

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

Question 65

After use,a reusable cold pack is:

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

Question 66

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 67

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 68

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 69

An aquathermia pad is placed under a body part.