F-TEPID SPONGE BATH

Question 1

Is considered as one of the best cooling treatments.

Answer 1

TEPID SPONGE BATH

Question 2

This method is recommended for febrile individuals, especially those with fever ranging from _____F or _____or higher.

Answer 2

tepid sponge bath 102.2 F or 39 C

Question 3

use of wash basin filled with cool or tepid water to sponge the client in order to dissipate heat from the body through? ____ and ______

Answer 3

CONDUCTION and VAPORIZATION

Question 4

SPONGE BATH with tepid water reduces fever by dilating which blood vessels?

Answer 4

SUPERFICIAL BLOOD VESSELS- thus they release heat and lower body temperature.

Question 5

two main purpose of a tepid sponge bath?

Answer 5

• reduce elevated body temperature

- make a patient comfortable

Question 6

tepid sponging without antipyretics is only effective for how long?

Answer 6

• only during the 1st 30minutes

Question 7

T OR F: tepid sponging is much more effective in reducing body temperature in febrile children in a troopical climate

Answer 7

FALSE: PARACETAMOL IS MORE EFFECTIVE.

Question 8

the water in the basin for a tepid sponge bath should be within this temperature range

Answer 8

29.5 to 32c or 80 F

Question 9

what areas of the body is sponging avoided?

Answer 9

• chest and abdomen as this can initiate shivering

Question 10

three characteristics of tepid sponge bath

Answer 10

• antipyretic
• analgesic
• antispasmotic

Question 11

use of this substance will help reduce heat from body

Answer 11

alcohol.

Question 12

the 5th way to remove heat

Answer 12

EVAPORATION

Question 13

What is antipyretic

Answer 13

substance to reduce fever

Question 14

why should the water remain at a certain temp such as 80F or 29.5-32C

Answer 14

to not shock the system because it is too cold

Question 15

contemporary method

Answer 15

tepid splash bath