Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 54- Heat and Cold Applications
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A client has been prescribed moist heat compresses. What is the purpose of moist heat compresses? | |
| A) | Controlling hemorrhage | |
| B) | Reducing edema | |
| C) | Relieving local pain | |
| D) | Blocking pain receptors | |
| 2. | A client with a draining wound in the leg and has been prescribed a warm soak. What is the purpose of a warm soak? | |
| A) | Loosens scabs and crusts | |
| B) | Slows bacterial activity | |
| C) | Slows or stops bleeding | |
| D) | Reduces swelling in injured tissues | |
| 3. | A nurse is caring for a client with a sprained ankle. What should the nurse teach the client regarding the purpose of a cold compress? | |
| A) | Stimulates circulation | |
| B) | Reduces swelling | |
| C) | Relaxes muscles | |
| D) | Relieves stiffness | |
| 4. | Heat or cold applications are beneficial for certain health conditions. A nurse should administer these therapies safely and effectively to prevent complications that can occur owing to extreme heat or cold. What are rationales for the use of heat applications?
1. Assist in wound healing 2. Make the chilly client more comfortable 3. Eliminate inflammation and infection 4. Raise body temperature to help maintain normothermia |
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| A) | 1, 2, 3 | |
| B) | 1, 2, 4 | |
| C) | 1, 3, 4 | |
| D) | 2, 3, 4 | |
| 5. | Heat or cold applications are beneficial for certain health conditions. A nurse should administer these therapies safely and effectively to prevent complications that can occur owing to extreme heat or cold. What are rationales for the use of cold applications?
1. Relieves pain in engorged breasts 2. Eliminates pain and fluid loss in the initial treatment of burns 3. Diminishes muscle contraction and muscle spasms 4. Slows the basal metabolism for certain types of surgery |
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| A) | 1, 2, 3 | |
| B) | 1, 2, 4 | |
| C) | 1, 3, 4 | |
| D) | 2, 3, 4 | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | B |
| 5. | C |
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