Multiple Choice
When applying a hypothermia or hyperthermia blanket,the nurse should:
A) Wrap the patient's hands and feet
B) Monitor the patient's axillary temperature every hour
C) Put the patient directly onto the heating or cooling blanket
D) Place the patient onto the blanket and then start the heating or cooling process
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The use of cold (cryotherapy)to treat certain
Q4: The patient is receiving cold therapy and
Q5: Hot applications are used with caution in
Q5: A section of sterile or clean gauze
Q5: _ exerts a profound physiological effect on
Q6: If a patient is to receive a
Q6: Which of the following would require using
Q8: It generally is accepted to discontinue hypothermia
Q9: When the skin is exposed to warm
Q10: The _ blanket raises,lowers,or maintains body temperature