Hondros College of Nursing, Columbus_ NUR150 Exam 2 Complete Review Guide 2024/2025

Hondros College of Nursing, Columbus_ NUR150 Exam 2 Complete Review Guide 2024/2025 Used to treat inflammatory responses- decreases edema, muscle spasms, pain, and decreases blood flow to the area. Correct Answer Cold and Heat Therapy When is cold and heat therapy recommended for an injury Correct Answer first 24 to 48 hours Whose responsibility is it to evaluate proper application, adverse signs and symptoms and is also responsible for the patient's safety Correct Answer LPN Where should you not apply a cold pack to Correct Answer red or blue areas How often should you check the skin of a patient who is using an electrical cooling device or an electrical heating device Correct Answer every 5 minutes What are common symptoms when using an electrical cooling device Correct Answer numbness and tingling How long should you leave a cooling device in place Correct Answer 15 to 20 minutes What are some adverse skin reactions when using a cooling device Correct Answer mottling, redness, burning, blistering and numbness What should you record when using a cooling device or heating device Correct Answer what device you used, location, duration, patient response, patient teaching and patients response to teaching When should you immediately stop application of a cooling device Correct Answer areas become mottled, red or blue/purple, or if the patient Is complaining of pain/numbness When should you immediately stop application of a heating device Correct Answer skin becomes reddened and sensitive to touch, extreme warmth noted at the area, and body part becomes painful to move How long should you leave the heating device in place Correct Answer 20 to 30 minutes or as prescribed Whose responsibility is it to assess skin areas prior to applications of heating and cooling device and assess for risks Correct Answer LPN What is one of the nurse's highest priority of care Correct Answer prevention and treatment of skin impairment