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Ch 43: Heat & Cold Applications

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  • How long can a hot/cold application be applied?
    15-20 minutes
  • Name 2 observations to report.
    pain, excess redness, blisters, pale skin
  • Name a moist heat application
    hot compress, hot soak, sitz bath
  • True or False: You can place a heating application directly over metal implants.
    False
  • How do heat applications work?
    dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow
  • How often should you check the skin when a hot/cold application is applied?
    every 5 minutes
  • What is a soft pad applied over a body area?
    compress
  • What is the purpose of hot/cold packs?
    promote healing & comfort, decrease tissue swelling
  • Name 3 purposes of a sitz bath.
    clean wounds, promote healing, relieve pain, increase circulation, stimulate voiding
  • The order for a patient states to give a heat appl of 108°F. As a CNA, you know that you should:
    not apply an application that is above 106°F
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