Cold and heat application

Question 1

What may be used as cold applicationList 5 methods of cold application

Answer 1

as a cold compress
ice bag or ice collar
ice sheet
cold sponge bath
alcohol sponge bath

Question 2

List 10 reasons for applying cold

Answer 2

for head injury
for sprains and strains
to lower the elevated body temperature
it is used as an anaesthesia
controls epistaxis
reduces haemorrhoid
cool down burns
control haemorrhage
for an injured eye
for headaches

Question 3

Listr three ways to prevent haemorrhage

Answer 3

proper care of blood vessels during surgery
proper bandaging
proper dressing techniques

Question 4

List 5 common signs and symptoms of haemorrhage

Answer 4

hypotention
pale, cold, moist skin
thirst
uncociousness
restlessnes and anxiety
labored or rapid breathing
low body temperature

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of nursing care of haemorrhage

Answer 5

to stop the bleeding and replace blood volume

Question 6

Why is alcohol sponging done ?

Answer 6

Alcohol evporates at a faster temperature than water so once 70% alcohol is added with cold water it will remove heat from the surface. It allows for a less violent response from the patient and the bed is less likely to get wet as it dries quicker

Question 7

List 8 reasons for heat application

Answer 7

To bring more blood to the surface
warm chilled parts of the body
help relax tissue
increase temperature to a given area
for acute or chronic inflamatory conditions
reduce swelling
increase blood circulation
to relief tissue by contraction of muscles

Question 8

list 4 indication for applying heat

Answer 8

provides healing for chronic inflammation of superficial wounds
relieve pain by contraction of muscles
aids in the healing of tissue
open boils
to promote local application of medication

Question 9

What three ways can heat be transferred? give exmples

Answer 9

Conduction
convection
radiation