Warm and Cold Application

Question 1

Purpose of warm & cold therapy

Answer 1

Promote healing.
Promote comfort.
Reduce tissue swelling.

Question 2

Before you apply heat or cold, make sure that:

Answer 2

O Your state allows you to perform the procedure.
O The procedure is in your job description.
O You have the necessary training.
O You know how to use the equipment.
O You review the procedure with a nurse.
O A nurse is available to answer questions and to supervise you.

Question 3

Heat Applications

Answer 3

is the application of a hot agent, warmer than skin either in a moist or dry from on the surface of the body.

Question 4

benefits of heat

Answer 4

• Relieves pain.
• Relaxes muscles.
• Promotes healing.
• Reduces tissue swelling.
• Decreases joint stiffness.
• To soften the exudates.

Question 5

When heat is applied to the skin, blood vessels in the area _________

Answer 5

Dilate

Question 6

Means to expand or open wider. Blood flow increases.

Answer 6

Dilate

Question 7

When heat is applied too long, blood vessels_________

Answer 7

constrict

Question 8

Heat produces maximum vasodilatation in _________ minutes

Answer 8

20-30 mins

Question 9

Continuation of heat beyond 30-45 minutes causes what?

Answer 9

tissue congestion

Question 10

Moist Heat Applications

Answer 10

Hot compress.
Hot soak.
Sitz bath.
Hot pack.

Question 11

Is a soft pad applied over a body area. It is usually made of cloth.

Answer 11

Compress

Question 12

A body part is put into water. This is usually used for smaller parts—a hand, lower arm, foot, or lower leg.

Answer 12

Hot soak

Question 13

The perineal and rectal areas are immersed in warm or hot water.

are common for hemorrhoids, after rectal or female pelvic surgeries, and after childbirth.

Answer 13

Sitz bath

Question 14

Sitz bath are used to

Answer 14

• Clean perineal and anal wounds
• Promote healing
• Relieve pain and soreness
• Increase circulation
• Stimulate voiding

Question 15

involves wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application.

Answer 15

Hot pack

Question 16

Is a common therapy pad. Tubes inside the pad are filled with distilled water. Heated water flows to the pad through a hose. Another hose returns water to the electric heating unit. Reheated water flows back into the pad.

Answer 16

aquathermia pad

Question 17

is the application of a cold agent cooler than skin either in a moist or dry form, on the surface of the skin.

are often used to treat sprains and fractures.

Answer 17

Cold applications

Question 18

Cold applications benefits

Answer 18

• Reduce pain.
• Prevent swelling.
• Decrease circulation and bleeding.
• Cool the body when fever is present.

Question 19

When cold is applied to the skin, blood vessels

Answer 19

Constrict

Question 20

Dry cold applications include

Answer 20

ice bags, ice collars, and ice gloves