Question 1

When does a person with a catheter need perineal care?

Accepted Answer

Daily and after every bowel movement

Answer

Every hour

Answer

At end of shift

Answer

Every four hours

Question 2

What area is a colostomy  created at?

Accepted Answer

Colon and abdominal wall

Answer

Stomach and abdominal wall

Answer

Small intestine and abdominal wall

Answer

Rectum and abdominal wall

Question 3

What happens to blood vessels and blood flow when heat is applied?

Accepted Answer

Dilate and increase

Answer

Constrict and decrease

Answer

Dilate and decrease

Answer

Constrict and increase

Question 4

How long after an ostomy appliance is changed can the person shower or bathe?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 hours

Answer

Two days

Answer

10 hours

Answer

One day

Question 5

What is another name for elastic stockings?

Accepted Answer

Anti-embolism stockings

Answer

Elastic guaze

Answer

Socks

Answer

TED hose

Question 6

Heat and cold application should be applied for how many minutes? How often should the site be observed?

Accepted Answer

15-20 minutes, 5 minutes

Answer

25-30 minutes, 20 minutes

Answer

20-30 minutes, 15 minutes

Answer

5-10 minutes, 5 minutes

Question 7

Hyperthermia means a person's body temperature is

Accepted Answer

Much higher than the normal range

Answer

Very low

Answer

Much lower than the normal range

Answer

Much higher than the outdoor temperature

Question 8

True or False Cyanosis is a swelling of the tissues

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

Which team member orders heat and cold applications?

Accepted Answer

The doctor

Answer

The nursing assistant

Answer

The family member

Answer

The nurse

Question 10

If a cooling or warming blanket is ordered what is important to obtain prior to putting these on?

Accepted Answer

Body temperature and pulse

Answer

Vital signs

Answer

Pulse and respirations

Answer

Pain scale

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