pt 2

Question 1

A bath in which a person sits in water up to the hips

Answer 1

sitz bath

Question 2

What is the temperature range for a sitz bath?

Answer 2

110-degree Fahrenheit to 115-degree Fahrenheit (43-degree Celsius to 46-degree Celsius)

Question 3

How long should a sitz bath last?

Answer 3

15-30 mins

Question 4

What does heat do to blood vessels?

Answer 4

dilates

Question 5

What are some solutions used in sitz baths?

Answer 5

Potassium Permanganate, Boric acid, Eusol solution, Dettol, Betadine

Question 6

Name three indications for a sitz bath.

Answer 6

Haemorrhoids, anal fissures, post-rectal surgery

Question 7

How does a sitz bath help with wound healing?

Answer 7

By cleaning off discharge and debris

Question 8

How does heat help to relax muscles?

Answer 8

By decreasing some types of pain sensations

Question 9

What effect does heat have on blood flow?

Answer 9

increases blood flow

Question 10

What is the definition of Vasodilation?

Answer 10

Widening of blood vessels

Question 11

What are the contraindications for a sitz bath?

Answer 11

pregnancy, menstrual period, renal inflammation, increased irritability of the genital organs

Question 12

What is the recommended water level for a sitz bath in a regular bathtub?

Answer 12

3 to 4 inches

Question 13

Application of dry heat to the perineal area using a perineal lamp

Answer 13

perilight exposure

Question 14

What is the distance the lamp should be from the body during perilight exposure?

Answer 14

20-50 centimeters or 18-24 inches

Question 15

What is the purpose of perilight exposure?

Answer 15

To promote circulation and keep the area dry to promote healing

Question 16

What is the anatomical location of the perineum?

Answer 16

The region between the urethra and the anus

Question 17

An incision through the perineum to ease childbirth

Answer 17

Episiotomy

Question 18

Transfer of heat through movement of fluids or gases

Answer 18

Convection

Question 19

Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves

Answer 19

Radiation

Question 20

What is the effect of heat on capillary permeability?

Answer 20

Increases it

Question 21

How does perilight exposure help with skin health?

Answer 21

Reduces wrinkles and promotes collagen production

Question 22

What are the anti-inflammatory effects of perilight exposure attributed to?

Answer 22

Red and blue light wavelengths

Question 23

The introduction of a catheter into the urinary bladder

Answer 23

catheterization

Question 24

Name three purposes of urinary catheterization

Answer 24

Relieve bladder distention, assess residual urine, obtain a sterile urine specimen

Question 25

What length catheter is appropriate for an adult female client?

Answer 25

22cm

Question 26

What is the appropriate length catheter for an adult male?

Answer 26

40 cm

Question 27

Name three types of urinary catheters

Answer 27

Indwelling, condom, intermittent

Question 28

What is the goal for urine output after catheterization?

Answer 28

At least 30 ml/hour

Question 29

What should the healthcare worker ensure before inflating the balloon of a catheter?

Answer 29

There is a flow of urine

Question 30

How does moist heat compare to dry heat?

Answer 30

water transfers heat more quickly than air

Question 31

What is the effect of heat on muscle spasms?

Answer 31

Reduces them

Question 32

What does increased blood flow provide to an affected area?

Answer 32

Proteins, nutrients, and oxygen

Question 33

What are the benefits of heat application related to blood?

Answer 33

Reduced blood viscosity, increased capillary permeability

Question 34

What is the impact of prolonged application of heat?

Answer 34

May cause vasoconstriction

Question 35

What is the effect of heat on tissue temperature?

Answer 35

Creates higher tissue temperatures

Question 36

What should be done with the basin after a sitz bath?

Answer 36

Rinse, scrub with soap, rinse, dry, and replace

Question 37

What should the nurse record after a sitz bath?

Answer 37

Time, duration, type of solution used, patient reaction

Question 38

What is the meaning of the German word "Sitzbad"?

Answer 38

Sitz = sits; Bad = bath

Question 39

What should be used if there is a lesion in the area for a sitz bath?

Answer 39

Aseptic technique

Question 40

a bony cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvic

Answer 40

pelvic cavity

Question 41

the diamond shaped area medial to the thigh and buttocks of both males and females.

Answer 41

perineum

Question 42

The perineum is bounded anteriorly by the _, laterally by the _, and posteriorly by the _.

Answer 42

pubic symphysis; ischial tuberosities; coccyx