CNA - Ch. 33
A body temperature that is much higher Hyperthermia
than the person's normal range is -
Means to narrow - Constrict
A soft pad applied over a body area - Compress
A treatment that involved wrapping a Pack
body part with a wet or dry application is
a-
Means to expand or open wider - Dilate
Occurs when the body temperature is Hypothermia
very low -
A bluish color is - Cyanosis
Before you apply heat applications, it is A nurse is available to answer questions and supervise you. Your state allow
important to know if - to perform the procedure. The procedure is in your job description.
Heat applications can be applied - To almost any body part.
When heat is applied to the skin - Blood vessels in the area dilate.
When heat is applied too long, a Blood vessels constrict.
complication that occurs is -
, CNA - Ch. 33
Moist heat applications have cooler Heat penetrates deeper with a most application.
temperatures than dry heat applications
because -
When heat is applied in an area, which of The skin is red and warm.
these is an expected response?
The care plan states that the resident Not apply an application that is above 106 F.
receives a heat application of 110 F. As a
nursing assistant, you know that you
should -
Heat and cold applications are applied 15 - 20 min.
for no longer than -
When a hot or cold application is in Every 5 min
place, you should check the area -
When hot compresses are in place, you To maintain the correct temperature of the compress.
may apply an aquathermia pad over the
compress -
A hot soak is applied - By putting the body part into water.
Stay with the person if he or she is weak or unsteady. Observe for signs of
When giving a sitz bath -
weakness, faintness, or fatigue. Prevent the person from chills or burns.
A body temperature that is much higher Hyperthermia
than the person's normal range is -
Means to narrow - Constrict
A soft pad applied over a body area - Compress
A treatment that involved wrapping a Pack
body part with a wet or dry application is
a-
Means to expand or open wider - Dilate
Occurs when the body temperature is Hypothermia
very low -
A bluish color is - Cyanosis
Before you apply heat applications, it is A nurse is available to answer questions and supervise you. Your state allow
important to know if - to perform the procedure. The procedure is in your job description.
Heat applications can be applied - To almost any body part.
When heat is applied to the skin - Blood vessels in the area dilate.
When heat is applied too long, a Blood vessels constrict.
complication that occurs is -
, CNA - Ch. 33
Moist heat applications have cooler Heat penetrates deeper with a most application.
temperatures than dry heat applications
because -
When heat is applied in an area, which of The skin is red and warm.
these is an expected response?
The care plan states that the resident Not apply an application that is above 106 F.
receives a heat application of 110 F. As a
nursing assistant, you know that you
should -
Heat and cold applications are applied 15 - 20 min.
for no longer than -
When a hot or cold application is in Every 5 min
place, you should check the area -
When hot compresses are in place, you To maintain the correct temperature of the compress.
may apply an aquathermia pad over the
compress -
A hot soak is applied - By putting the body part into water.
Stay with the person if he or she is weak or unsteady. Observe for signs of
When giving a sitz bath -
weakness, faintness, or fatigue. Prevent the person from chills or burns.
