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What is the primary goal of using hot compresses?
What is the primary goal of using hot compresses?
- To apply heat to the affected area and reduce pain (correct)
- To provide comfort and support to the patient
- To prevent dehydration in the patient
- To increase blood circulation in the treated area
What is the recommended temperature for the hot water used in hot compresses?
What is the recommended temperature for the hot water used in hot compresses?
- 45 to 50 degrees Celsius
- 30 to 35 degrees Celsius
- 35 to 40 degrees Celsius
- 40 to 42 degrees Celsius (correct)
What is the recommended duration for applying the hot compress?
What is the recommended duration for applying the hot compress?
- 5 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 20 minutes (correct)
- 15 minutes
What should be done to maintain a constant temperature during the application of hot compresses?
What should be done to maintain a constant temperature during the application of hot compresses?
What precaution should be taken when applying hot compresses to children?
What precaution should be taken when applying hot compresses to children?
What is an efficient method for applying conductive heating to the extremities?
What is an efficient method for applying conductive heating to the extremities?
What is the main advantage of using paraffin wax therapy over water therapy?
What is the main advantage of using paraffin wax therapy over water therapy?
What equipment feature helps in reducing the initial warm-up time for the paraffin wax therapy?
What equipment feature helps in reducing the initial warm-up time for the paraffin wax therapy?
What is the purpose of using a 7:1 mix of paraffin wax to oil in the therapy?
What is the purpose of using a 7:1 mix of paraffin wax to oil in the therapy?
What physiological response is observed in the skin temperature during the first two minutes of paraffin wax therapy?
What physiological response is observed in the skin temperature during the first two minutes of paraffin wax therapy?
What is the main circulatory effect of paraffin wax therapy on superficial capillaries and arterioles?
What is the main circulatory effect of paraffin wax therapy on superficial capillaries and arterioles?
What is an important care requirement for the apparatus used in paraffin wax therapy?
What is an important care requirement for the apparatus used in paraffin wax therapy?
What is a physiological response observed in the subcutaneous fascia at the end of paraffin wax therapy?
What is a physiological response observed in the subcutaneous fascia at the end of paraffin wax therapy?
What is an important indication for using paraffin wax therapy?
What is an important indication for using paraffin wax therapy?
What is a significant contraindication for using paraffin wax therapy?
What is a significant contraindication for using paraffin wax therapy?
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