Question 1

Therapeutic interventions designed to correct hypothermia and progressively raise body temperature are essential to improve patient outcomes.The nurse understands that this is accomplished by correcting acid-base imbalances,body temperature,and which of the following additional clinical manifestations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coagulopathies
B)   Reduction of shearing forces
C)   Increase in nerve conduction
D)   Reduction in muscle spasmsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Assessment of a patient reveals that the area directly under the heating pad is slightly red.How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   Continue the therapy.
B)   Apply a cold compress.
C)   Reduce the amount of heat.
D)   Remove the pad and notify health care provider.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A new staff nurse is assigned to the unit.The charge nurse evaluated that the new staff member knows proper use of the aquathermia pad when the:

Accepted Answer

A)   temperature is set between 35°C and 36.6°C (95°F and 98°F) .
B)   water in the reservoir is allowed to run out.
C)   pad is covered with a towel or a pillowcase.
D)   patient is positioned to lie directly over the pad.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 41: Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

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Assessment of a patient reveals that the area directly under the heating pad is slightly red.How should the nurse respond?

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A new staff nurse is assigned to the unit.The charge nurse evaluated that the new staff member knows proper use of the aquathermia pad when the:

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Exam 41: Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

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Assessment of a patient reveals that the area directly under the heating pad is slightly red.How should the nurse respond?

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A new staff nurse is assigned to the unit.The charge nurse evaluated that the new staff member knows proper use of the aquathermia pad when the:

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