Question 1

Before applying dry heat or cold applications, do the following

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A)   Measure water temperature
B)   Cover the device
C)   Show the person how to change the temperature
D)   Set a timer

Question 2

Pressure ulcers usually occur

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A)   On the arms and legs
B)   On the hands and feet
C)   On the buttocks
D)   Over bony prominences

Question 3

The nurse asks you to apply a dry, non-sterile dressing. You remove the old dressing. After you observe the wound and wound drainage, what should you do?

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A)   Remove your gloves, put them into the plastic bag, and decontaminate your hands.
B)   Put on clean gloves and open the new dressing.
C)   Remove your gloves and put on sterile gloves.
D)   Open the new dressings.

Question 4

An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes is

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A)   A nerve ulcer
B)   A diabetic foot ulcer
C)   A circulatory ulcer
D)   A blood vessel ulcer

Question 5

When applying heat or cold applications, which is incorrect?

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A)   Know how to use the equipment.
B)   Expose only the application site.
C)   Place the signal light within the person's reach.
D)   Let the person choose the application site.

Question 6

The nurse delegates a hot soak to you. To protect the person from burns, you need to

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A)   Put the soak in a cover
B)   Measure water temperature
C)   Set the temperature with a key
D)   Use warm water

Question 7

When cold is applied to the skin, blood flow

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A)   Increases
B)   Decreases
C)   Stops
D)   Changes direction

Question 8

A patient has a venous ulcer. The person needs repositioning at least

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A)   Every hour
B)   Every 2 hours
C)   Every 4 hours
D)   Every shift

Question 9

When heat is applied too long, blood flow

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A)   Increases
B)   Decreases
C)   Changes direction
D)   Stops

Question 10

Cold has the following effects except

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A)   Increasing blood flow
B)   Reducing tissue swelling
C)   Reducing bleeding
D)   Numbing the skin

Question 11

The following persons are at risk for complications from cold applications except

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A)   An older person
B)   A person with arthritis
C)   A fair skinned person with fragile skin
D)   A person with sensory impairment

Question 12

Binders do the following except

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A)   Prevent infection
B)   Hold dressings in place
C)   Prevent injury
D)   Support wounds

Question 13

A female resident is obese. She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except

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A)   Between abdominal folds
B)   Under her breasts
C)   Between her legs and buttocks
D)   On her forehead and chin

Question 14

Which statement about dressing changes is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretion is likely.
B)   The nurse tells you what dressing to use.
C)   For mental well-being, the person needs to look at the wound.
D)   You need to control your nonverbal communication and body language during dressing changes.

Question 15

Which of the following is applied to the perineal area?

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A)   Abdominal binder
B)   Elastic bandage
C)   Breast binder
D)   T-binder

Question 16

After applying an elastic bandage to a patient's right leg, the person complains of pain and tingling in her right foot. What should you do?

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A)   Remove the bandage and tell the nurse at once.
B)   Remove the bandage and reapply it in 10 minutes.
C)   Tell the person you will check the bandage in 15 minutes.
D)   Ask the nurse to bring the person a pain pill.

Question 17

Which of the following scrapes the skin?

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A)   Skin tear
B)   Friction
C)   Pressure
D)   Shearing

Question 18

Heat applications

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A)   Reduce bleeding
B)   Decrease blood flow
C)   Promote healing
D)   Numb the skin

Question 19

Which will not promote safety when applying a heat or cold application?

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A)   Follow agency policies for safe temperature ranges.
B)   Cover dry heat or cold applications before applying them.
C)   Observe the skin every 15 minutes for signs of complications.
D)   Place the signal light within the person's reach.

Question 20

Heat and cold applications are applied for

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A)   5 to 10 minutes
B)   10 to 15 minutes
C)   15 to 20 minutes
D)   20 to 25 minutes

Exam 23: Assisting With Wound Care

Before applying dry heat or cold applications, do the following

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Which of the following scrapes the skin?

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After applying an elastic bandage to a patient's right leg, the person complains of pain and tingling in her right foot. What should you do?

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Which will not promote safety when applying a heat or cold application?

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Heat applications

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The nurse delegates a hot soak to you. To protect the person from burns, you need to

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When applying heat or cold applications, which is incorrect?

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Heat and cold applications are applied for

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Binders do the following except

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When cold is applied to the skin, blood flow

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A female resident is obese. She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except

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When heat is applied too long, blood flow

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Which statement about dressing changes is incorrect?

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The following persons are at risk for complications from cold applications except

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The nurse asks you to apply a dry, non-sterile dressing. You remove the old dressing. After you observe the wound and wound drainage, what should you do?

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Pressure ulcers usually occur

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Which of the following is applied to the perineal area?

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A patient has a venous ulcer. The person needs repositioning at least

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An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes is

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Cold has the following effects except

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