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13 Cards in this Set
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A factor that increases risk of pressure ulcer formation is:
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Generalized edema
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A reddened area on the sacrum should be:
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Protected with a thin dressing such as opsite or tegaderm
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There is a reddened open abraded area over the left hip. This is a ______ pressure ulcer
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Stage II
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You assist someone with a pressure ulcer to improve healing ability by:
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Proper nutrition with adequate protein and vitamin c
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It is important to refrain from talking when:
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The wound is uncovered
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When the closed wound drainage system becomes 2/3 full, what do you do?
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Empty it, then recompress the device
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A systemic effect of cold therapy is:
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Shunting the blood from the periphery to the central organs
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When teaching the patient how to apply a cold pack, you would say what?
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Leave the pack in place for 20 minutes out of each hour for the first 24 hours
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When applying an ice pack, it is necessary to:
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Use a light cover on the pack
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Safety factors involved in using an aquathermia pad unit for a patient include:
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Inspecting the plug and cord for cracks and fraying.
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When giving a hot soak treatment, it is most important to:
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Test the temperature of the solution
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A dressing that has a moist yellow-red stain on it should be charted as
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Serosanguineous
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A safety device which is too tight may result in _____ of the distal part of the extremity.
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Numbing
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