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What is the purpose of adding paraffin oil to the melted wax in a proportion of 4 parts wax to one oil?
What is the purpose of adding paraffin oil to the melted wax in a proportion of 4 parts wax to one oil?
- Increase the melting temperature of paraffin
- Prevent the wax from solidifying
- Enhance the thermal conductivity of the wax
- Reduce the melting temperature of paraffin (correct)
How is the wax maintained melted in stainless steel bath?
How is the wax maintained melted in stainless steel bath?
- Through electrical heating with a thermostat (correct)
- By using a heated outer water bath
- Through direct flame heating
- By adding more paraffin oil
What is the physiological effect of paraffin wax on skin temperature after 30 minutes of application?
What is the physiological effect of paraffin wax on skin temperature after 30 minutes of application?
- No change in temperature
- Reduction by 5°C to 9°C
- Increase by 8°C to 13°C (correct)
- Decrease by 2°C to 3°C
What effect does paraffin wax have on superficial capillaries and arterioles?
What effect does paraffin wax have on superficial capillaries and arterioles?
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What is one of the indications for using paraffin wax?
What is one of the indications for using paraffin wax?
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