Why must an electrical heating pad be used with caution for superficial heat applications?

What will be an ideal response?


This type of heat provides a constant source of heat, unlike paraffin (glove technique) and a moist hot pack, which lose their heat energy throughout an intervention session. A high level of heat could be maintained for a longer time period with an electric heating pad.

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Which passageway carries pancreatic secretions to the duodenum?

A) Pancreatic acini B) Acinus pancreatus C) Pancreatic duct D) Ductus pancreatus

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Almost _________________________ percent of home care patients are age 65 or older

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The appropriate disposition for almost all HEENT complaints is the ____.

A. head and neck clinic B. trauma unit C. emergency department D. walk-in clinic

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Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are observation and ______________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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