Question 1

The temperature of a warm soak should be

Accepted Answer

A)  93-98 degrees F (34-37 degrees 
C) . 
B)  212 degrees F (100 degrees 
C) . 
C)  85-90 degrees F (30-32 degrees 
C) . 
D)  150 degrees F (164.8 degrees 
C) . 
A)  93-98 degrees F (34-37 degrees 
C) . 
B)  212 degrees F (100 degrees 
C) . 
C)  85-90 degrees F (30-32 degrees 
C) . 
D)  150 degrees F (164.8 degrees 
C) . A

Question 2

Check the temperature of the patient getting a coding bath every 30 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

"Generalized" means affecting, involving, or pertaining to the whole body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Hypothermia is very low body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Before it is applied to a patient's skin, a warm water bottle should be put into a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  aluminum bag. 
B)  flannel cover. 
C)  paper cover. 
D)  plastic bag. 
A)  aluminum bag. 
B)  flannel cover. 
C)  paper cover. 
D)  plastic bag.

Question 6

A cold compress should be

Accepted Answer

A)  covered with aluminum foil. 
B)  covered with a plastic sheet. 
C)  left exposed (non-covered). 
D)  left uncovered and the compress should be remoistened as necessary to keep it cold. 
A)  covered with aluminum foil. 
B)  covered with a plastic sheet. 
C)  left exposed (non-covered). 
D)  left uncovered and the compress should be remoistened as necessary to keep it cold.

Question 7

The container of the Aquamatic K-pad should be placed

Accepted Answer

A)  at a level above the patient. 
B)  on the floor. 
C)  on the bed. 
D)  on the bedside table. 
A)  at a level above the patient. 
B)  on the floor. 
C)  on the bed. 
D)  on the bedside table.

Question 8

A hypothermia blanket is another method of lowering the body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Aquamatic K-pad is a dry application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement about ice bags is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fill the bag to the top. 
B)  Always dry the bag. 
C)  Check the application for leaks by turning the bag upside down. 
D)  Never let the patient lie on an uncovered ice bag. 
A)  Fill the bag to the top. 
B)  Always dry the bag. 
C)  Check the application for leaks by turning the bag upside down. 
D)  Never let the patient lie on an uncovered ice bag.

Exam 25: Warm and Cold Applications

The temperature of a warm soak should be

Check the temperature of the patient getting a coding bath every 30 minutes.

"Generalized" means affecting, involving, or pertaining to the whole body.

Hypothermia is very low body temperature.

Before it is applied to a patient's skin, a warm water bottle should be put into a/an

A cold compress should be

The container of the Aquamatic K-pad should be placed

A hypothermia blanket is another method of lowering the body temperature.

The Aquamatic K-pad is a dry application.

Which statement about ice bags is NOT true?

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