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Nursing Test

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Methods of heat application
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Uses for cold application
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Before applying a bandage
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Delayed Wound healing due to
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Uses for heat application
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Concerns related to heat and cold treatment
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Purpose of a bandage
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5 P's of Circulation
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Purpose of a dressing
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Age, malnutrition, obesity, hypoxia, smoking, drugs (steroids), DM, radiation, anemia, cancer, renal insufficiency, hypovolemia, immune system compromise, surgery >3 hrs
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Protection, aiding hemostasis, promoting healing, supporting or splinting wound site, promoting thermal insulation, providing moist environment
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Assess the skin of areas distal to the bandage for: pallor, paresthesia, pain, pulselessness, paralysis
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Aquathermia pads: Kpads, Therma-zone pads. Instant hot packs. Hot water bottles. Thermal warming blankets. Sitz baths. Warm soaks.
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Fractures, laceration, muscle strains, arthritis, trauma, puncture wound, sprains, sports injury
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Prolonged heat & moisture on skin may cause epithelial cells to deteriorate. Place and support body part to be bandaged in normal functioning position. Place pins or knots well away from wound.
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Creating pressure over a body part. Immobilizing body part. Supporting a wound, reducing or preventing edema, securing a splint, securing a dressing, usually rolled gauze, kerlix, kling, and ace wrap
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Surgical wounds, hemorrhoids, episiotomies, phlebitis, IV infiltration, arthritis, muscle spasms, cramps, low back pain
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Inspect skin. Cover exposed wounds or open abrasions with sterile dressing. Assess condition of underlying dressings and changing if soiled. Assess 5 P's of circulation
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Age of pt, level of consciousness, circulatory impairment, sensory deficits, skin integrity, pt diagnosis, metallic implants.
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Causes vasoconstriction. In early wound management: controls bleeding, edema, and reduces pain.
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Risk for injury, pain, ineffective thermoregulation, hyperthermia, hypothermia
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Causes vasodilation. Relieves pain from muscle spasms or injured joints. Promotes muscle relaxation. Can reduce swelling by increasing circulation. Eliminates toxic waste products that accumulate in swollen areas.
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Hemorrhage & interstitial fluid loss (shock). Hematomas (blood tumor), infection, fistula formation, dehiscence, evisceration.
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When applying a straight binder for support make sure to apply it while pt is lying in the bed. When using slings fasten off center behind the neck to avoid rubbing on the cervical vertebra. Unclean bandages & binders may cause infection.
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Bandages need not be sterile. Wrap tight enough to hold without constricting blood flow. Avoid bandaging over wrinkled dressing to prevent pressure. Avoid bandaging over soiled dressings. Apply distal to proximal to facilitate venous return.

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