Nursing Care for Febrile and Hypothermic Clients
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What is the main purpose of using hypothermia after cardiac arrest?

  • To increase the body's metabolic rate
  • To improve survival and neurologic outcomes (correct)
  • To decrease the body's oxygen demand
  • To induce poor coordination and slurred speech

    • What are the possible physical effects of hypothermia treatment?

  • Good coordination and clear speech
  • Stupor and decreased blood pressure (correct)
  • Increased respirations and regular pulse
  • Enhanced judgment and memory

    • How is rewarming achieved in hypothermia treatment?

  • By exposing the patient to cold temperatures
  • By covering the patient with blankets and using heating blankets (correct)
  • By administering medications to increase body temperature
  • By using cooling blankets and cooling fluids

    • Which type of thermometer uses infrared sensors to detect heat from the tympanic membrane?

    <p>Tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of electronic and digital thermometers?

    <p>They are battery operated and measure temperature over a few seconds to 30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of therapeutic hypothermia?

    <p>To lower the core body temperature for medical reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of nursing care for hypothermia?

    <p>Providing comfort for febrile clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of hypothermia mentioned in the text?

    <p>Intentional (induced) and unintentional (accidental)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that increase the risk of hypothermia?

    <p>Chronic conditions like alcoholism and malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature range indicates hypothermia and carries a risk of death?

    <p>Below 35°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested alternative for obtaining blood pressure readings in an obese patient?

    <p>Radial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing blood pressure at the radial artery, where should the stethoscope be placed?

    <p>Over the radial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the wrist when assessing blood pressure at the radial artery?

    <p>Place it at the level of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to check blood pressure on both arms at first assessment?

    <p>To compare readings between arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition should the arm with higher blood pressure be used when obtaining blood pressure readings?

    <p>When specific doctor’s orders indicate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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