Heat And Cold Concepts

Question 1

Cold application

Answer 1

• vasoconstriction
• increased blood viscosity
• reduced muscle tension
• reduced cell metabolism
• local anesthesia

Question 2

Prolonged cold exposure to the skin

Answer 2

Causes the body to have reflux vasodilation

Question 3

Factors influencing heat and cold tolerance

Answer 3

Duration 
Body part
Damage
Prior temperature
Body surface area 
Age and physical condition

Question 4

Assessment for temperature tolerance

Answer 4

1. Assessment of area through observation
2. Any alteration in skin integrity must be documented
3. Think and always ask to yourself is this treatment necessary

Question 5

Contradictions to heat

Answer 5

1. bleeding area:increases rate
2. acute localized inflammation
3. cardiovascular problems

Question 6

Contradictions of cold

Answer 6

1. Edematous: don’t want to farther reduce circulation
2. Documented neuropathy
3. Shivering

Question 7

Moist applications

Answer 7

-Penetrates deeper
-doesn’t promote sweating
-more likely to conform to body part
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Question 8

Dry applications

Answer 8

• retains heat longer
• does not penetrate as deep
• causes drying to skin

Question 9

Application of heat

Answer 9

• vessels dilate
• increased cell metabolism
• decreased blood viscosity
• increased capillary permeability