When the skin is exposed to warm or hot temperatures, which of ...

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When the skin is exposed to warm or hot temperatures, which of the following occurs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Vasodilatation
  b. Vasoconstriction
  c. Perspiration
  d. Piloerection

Question 2

Which of the following would require using caution in applying cold therapy?
 
  a. Chronic pain
  b. Joint trauma
  c. Circulatory insufficiency
  d. Sprains

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Answer to Question 1

A, C
Systemically, when the skin is exposed to warm or hot temperatures, vasodilatation and perspiration occur to promote heat loss. As perspiration evaporates from the skin, cooling occurs. In cryotherapy, when the skin is exposed to cool or cold temperatures, the systemic response includes vasoconstriction and piloerection to conserve heat. Shivering occurs in response to cooler temperatures, producing heat through skeletal muscle contraction.

Answer to Question 2

C
Conditions that require caution with cold therapy include circulatory insufficiency, cold allergy, and advanced diabetes. Cold therapy is used immediately after direct trauma such as sprains, strains, fractures, or muscle spasms; after superficial lacerations or puncture wounds; after minor burns; with chronic pain of arthritis and joint trauma; with delayed-onset muscle soreness; and with inflammation.