| A | B |
|---|
| Constrict | To narrow |
| Dilate | to widen |
| Hypothermia | Low body temperature |
| Hyperthermia | Higher body temperature |
| Heat applications purposes | relieves pain; relax; promotes healing Reduce rissue swelling; decrease joint swelling |
| Heat complication | burns; pain; redness; blisters |
| moist heat is | heat in contact with skin; penetrates deeper; hot compress |
| dry heat is | temperature stays hotter; aquathermia (k pad) |
| purpose of cold is | treat sprains and fractures; reduces pain; reduce swelling; decrease circulation and bleeding since the blood vessels contstrict |
| dry cold examples | icebag, collar, ice glove |
| moist cold example | cold compress |
| hypothermia blanket | electric; reduces body temperture |
| hyperthermia blanket | raises body temperature |
| Elective surgery- | scheduled in advance |
| Urgent surgery | needed for health to prevent further damage |
| Emergency surgery | saves lives & functions |
| Preoperative teaching includes | deep breathing; leg exercise; repositioning; treatment; restrictions |
| Anesthesia is | loss of feeling or sensation by medication |
| types of Anesthesia (2) | General or local |
| Postoperative care | after surgery; PACU; prepare room; postoperative observations |
| Postoperative observations: | vital signs; bleeding; hypoxiia intake/output; C/o |
| coughing/ deep breathing -- | prevent atelectasis |
| stimulating circulation prevents: | Thrombus(blood clot); embolus (traveling blood clot) |
| TED stockings ordered for: | postoperative pt's; heart/circulatory disorders; pt's on bedrest; pregnant women |
| TED stockings care | thigh high or knee high; remove every 8 hours; no wrinkles/twists or creases |
| SCD (sequential compression device) | sleeve attached to a pump; promotes venous blood return |
