FINALS PT2

Question 1

Larger area of exposure=

Answer 1

LOWER TOLERANCE

Question 2

PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSE TO HEAT

Answer 2

● Vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels
● Increase blood flow (to injured body part)
● Increase supply of oxygen
● Decrease blood viscosity
● Increase tissue metabolism
● Improve circulation

Question 3

PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSE TO COLD

Answer 3

● Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels
● Decrease blood circulation
● Decrease capillary permeability
● Delayed re-absorption of fluid
● Increase coagulation of blood

Question 4

● ↑ Cardiac Output and Pulse Rate

● Sweating

● ↓ Blood Pressure

Answer 4

HEAT

Question 4

● ↑ Blood Pressure
● Shivering
● Goosebumps

Answer 4

COLD

Question 5

● Responds to signals from the thermal receptors.
● Controls body temperature.
● Thermoregulatory center in the brain.

Answer 5

HYPOTHALAMUS

Question 6

Dissipate heat -

Conserve heat -

Answer 6

ANTERIOR HYPOTHALAMUS

POSTERIOR HYPOTHALAMUS

Question 7

No direct application to skin

common form of dry heat used at home.

Answer 7

HOT WATER BOTTLE OR BAGS

Question 8

It is a rubber pad of tubular construction that can
be filled with distilled water, an electrical unit
heats the water and keeps it at an even
temperature.

Answer 8

AQUATHERMIA PAD / K PAD

Question 9

● This provides constant and even heat.
● It has wires that provide heat and should be
covered by rubber or plastic to ensure safety.

Answer 9

ELECTRIC HEATING PAD

Question 10

It is a gooseneck lamp containing a 60-watt bulb,
applied 18-24 inches from the body.

Answer 10

HEAT LAMP

Question 10

● Commercially prepared and disposable.
● Instructions depending on the manufacturer.

Answer 10

HOT PACKS

Question 11

A metal cradle in which several electric sockets are
installed for a 25-watt luminous bulb, applied 18
inches away from the patient.

Answer 11

HEAT CRADLE

Question 12

● Gel-filled hot packs are available commercially
and are reusable.
● Be certain to read the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Answer 12

GEL-FILLED HOT PACKS

Question 13

Similar to the waterflow heating pad except that it
is of blanket size.

Answer 13

THERMAL BLANKET

Question 14

● Deep heat treatment.
● Electrical energy is changed to heat similar to the
principle underlying the microwave.

Answer 14

DIATHERMY

Question 15

A form of local moist heat application done with
compress cloth.

Answer 15

WARM COMPRESS APPLICATION

Question 16

Means of applying tepid or hot water to the pelvic
or rectal area. Clients are placed in a tub filled with
sufficient water to reach the umbilicus.

Answer 16

SITZ BATH

Question 17

Immersion of a body area into warm water or a
medicated solution.

Answer 17

WARM SOAKS

Question 18

● Filled either with ice chips or with alcohol based
solution.

Answer 18

ICE BAGS/ICE COLLARS/ICE GLOVES

Question 19

Available commercially and reusable.

Answer 19

GEL-FILLED COLD PACKS

Question 20

● Commonly referred to as hypothermia blanket.
● The blanket cools the patient to the desired body
temperature and maintains that level.

Answer 20

THERMAL BLANKET (COOLING)

Question 21

A form of local, moist cold application done with
compress cloth.

Answer 21

COLD COMPRESS APPLICATION

Question 22

● Used to lower temperature
● Heat dissipates both by heat conduction and
evaporation.

Answer 22

COLD SPONGE BATH

Question 23

● Ideally used for defecation of clients who are unable to use a commode or comfort room due to physical impairment ● Also used by female clients for urination

Answer 23

BEDPAN

Question 24

the ability to control movements of the bowels and bladder

Answer 24

Continence

Question 25

has a low back and is used for people who are unable to raise their buttocks because of physical problems or therapy that contraindicates such movements

Answer 25

Slipper/Fracture Pan

Question 26

A plastic or metal receptacle for urine used by males.

Answer 26

URINAL

Question 27

refers to the cleansing of the external genitalia, perineum, and surrounding area can be provided alone or as part of the bed bath

Answer 27

PERINEAL-GENITAL CARE

Question 28

For FEMALES: PERINEAL CARE POSITION

Answer 28

back-lying (lithotomy) position with the knees flexed and spread well apart

Question 29

For MALES: PERINEAL CARE POSITION

Answer 29

supine position with knees slightly flexed and hips slightly externally rotated.

Question 30

● refers to the removal of hair from the skin surface ● males often shave to remove facial hair and women may shave to remove leg and axillary hair ● operative procedures may also require skin preparation for shaving an area of the body

Answer 30

SHAVING

Question 31

● is a procedure performed before birth in order to lessen the risk of infection if there is a spontaneous perineal tear or if an episiotomy is performed ● to lessen the risk of infection

Answer 31

PERINEAL SHAVING

Question 32

a cut (incision) through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus. called the perineum done to make your vaginal opening larger for childbirth.

Answer 32

EPISIOTOMY

Question 33

● Introduction of the catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder. Urine flows down through catheter to empty the bladder of urine. CATHETER > URETHRA > URINARY BLADDER

Answer 33

URINARY CATHETERIZATION

Question 34

-urine left in the bladder

Answer 34

Residual Urine

Question 35

Commonly made of Rubber or Plastic although they may be made of from Latex, Silicon or Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Answer 35

CATHETER

Question 36

● Has a plastic, rubber, and silicon type ● Used for a short period of time

Answer 36

Straight Robinson

Question 37

● Third end is for continuous irrigation of fluid ● Urologist is the one who inserts

Answer 37

Three-way Foley Catheter

Question 38

● Has a rubber and silicon type ● Other end is connected to the drainage bag ● Other is injected with sterile water

Answer 38

Foley/Retention/ Indwelling Catheter

Question 39

● Coude means “bent” ● The tip is bent

Answer 39

Coude Catheter

Question 40

CATHETER SIZES CHILDREN: ADULT:

Answer 40

Fr: #8 or #10 Fr: #14, #16, & #18

Question 41

BALLOON SIZES CHILDREN: ADULT:

Answer 41

3 mL balloon 10 mL balloon to facilitate optimal urine drainage

Question 42

commonly used to achieve hemostasis of the prostatic area following a prostatectomy.

Answer 42

30 mL balloon

Question 43

Solution introduced into the rectum and large intestine. It distends large intestine and irritates the intestinal mucosa thereby increasing peristalsis and the excretion of feces and flatus.

Answer 43

ENEMA

Question 44

Stimulates peristalsis by irritating the rectum and colon or by distending the intestine with the volume of fluid introduced.

Answer 44

Cleansing Enema

Question 45

Given to clean as much of the colon as possible. ● High volume enema ● 1000 ml of a solution

Answer 45

High Cleansing Enema

Question 46

Used to clean the rectum and sigmoid colon only. Most likely used when there is only a specific location to be cleansed.

Answer 46

Low Cleansing Enema

Question 47

Primarily given to expel flatus.

Answer 47

Carminative Enema

Question 48

Thin, soft tube made of silicon/rubber that is passed through the nose, down through the throat, and into the stomach. Used to deliver food or medicine to the stomach for people who have difficulty eating or swallowing.

Answer 48

NASOGASTRIC TUBE

Question 49

Introduces oil or medication into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Used for longer absorption and retention.

Answer 49

Retention Enema

Question 50

● Single lumen tube ● Designed to be passed into the stomach or duodenum through the nose

Answer 50

LEVINE TUBE

Question 51

● Double lumen tube ● Safer continuous and intermittent gastric suctioning

Answer 51

SALEM SUMP TUBE

Question 52

● A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. ● Slightly heavier than air ● Essential for life Considered as a drug

Answer 52

OXYGEN

Question 53

Administration of oxygen at a concentration greater than that found in the environmental atmosphere at >21%

Answer 53

OXYGEN THERAPY

Question 54

A decrease in the arterial oxygen tension in the blood

Answer 54

Hypoxemia

Question 55

Insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body.

Answer 55

Hypoxia

Question 56

Regulates oxygen pressure Allows delivery of oxygen to the patient at flow rates between 1 - 15 Ipm Includes: ○ Pressure gauge ○ Pressure-reducing

Answer 56

REGULATOR

Question 57

Indicates how much oxygen remains in the cylinder Full tank ○ at least 2,000 pounds per square inch (psi) Empty ○ > 500 psi

Answer 57

PRESSURE GAUGE

Question 58

● Adds water vapor to inspired air ● Provides 20% to 40% humidity ● Protects mucous membranes from drying & becoming irritated ● Loosens secretions for easier expectoration

Answer 58

HUMIDIFIER