ch 18 Flashcards
1
Q
One of the purposes of warm therapy is to
A
reduce tissue swelling.
2
Q
To prevent accidents or injuries with warm
therapy
A
measure water temperature accurately.
3
Q
Moist warm therapy is a treatment in which
heat is applied to the skin
A
with water.
4
Q
Which of the following is an example of dry warm therapy?
A
warm compress
5
Q
sitz bath is a type of
A
moist warm therapy.
6
Q
The purpose of antiembolic stockings is to prevent
A
thrombophlebitis.
7
Q
A heated moist treatment that is wrapped
around an area of the body is a(n)
A
warm compress.
8
Q
When applying a heat lamp with a 40-watt
should you place the lamp?
A
18 inches
9
Q
What is the maximum amount of time heat should be applied in warm therapy?
A
60 minutes
10
Q
In moist cold therapy, what should the temperature of the water be?
A
50° F to 65° F
