Deck 25: Warm and Cold Applications

Question 1

The temperature of a warm soak should be

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).

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The container of the Aquamatic K-pad should be placed

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A cold compress should be

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 5

Which statement about ice bags is NOT true?

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.

Question 6

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

Question 7

Hypothermia is very low body temperature.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

The Aquamatic K-pad is a dry application.