Author Question: Heat or cold applications are beneficial for certain health conditions. A nurse should administer ... (Read 41 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Heat or cold applications are beneficial for certain health conditions. A nurse should administer these therapies safely and effectively to prevent complications that can occur owing to extreme heat or cold. A client is undergoing surgery.

What is the best temperature during surgery to help prevent surgical site infections? A) Hypothermia
B) Normothermia
C) Hyperthermia
D) Hypothermia or hyperthermia

Question 2

A student nurse has to open a bed for a client. What is the rationale for leaving the bed in the low position?

A) Vital to prevent falls
B) Helping the person into bed is easier
C) Makes it easier for the client to handle the bedclothes
D) Shows the client that the bed is ready

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
It has been proven, for example, that normothermia, not hypothermia or hyperthermia, during surgery helps prevent surgical site infections (SSI) and other complications. Surgical clients are particularly vulnerable to hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature).

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Always leave the bed in low position when you have completed caring for the client. This is vital to prevent falls.