Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants Ch. 28 Review A+ RATED

Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants Ch. 28 Review A+ RATED A person has a joint replacement. Which is correct? Select one: a. No heat applications are allowed. b. Heat applications are allowed except over the area of implant. c. Heat applications are allowed over the area of implant. d. No cold applications are allowed. - ANS b. Heat applications are allowed except over the area of implant. Skin tears are caused by the following EXCEPT Select one: a. friction and shearing. b. falls. c. long fingernails. d. incontinence and moisture on the skin. - ANS d. incontinence and moisture on the skin. A thrombus is Select one: a. a blood clot. b. an infected wound. c. a pressure point. d. a circulatory ulcer. - ANS a. a blood clot. Which statement about moist heat applications is INCORRECT? Select one: a. Water is in contact with the skin. b. Moist heat has faster effects than dry heat. c. Moist heat penetrates deeper than dry heat does. d. Moist heat applications have higher temperatures than dry heat applications. - ANS d. Moist heat applications have higher temperatures than dry heat applications. You are helping a resident dress. Which action can cause skin tears? Select one: a. Wearing shoes while awake b. Wearing soft clothing c. Donning a hat d. Pulling buttons across fragile skin - ANS d. Pulling buttons across fragile skin Which is a safety measure for applying an aquathermia pad? Select one: a. Follow electrical s