Why Is It Important to Test Temperature Sensation Before Applying

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to test temperature sensation before applying heat or cold modalities in the clinic?

• A) To avoid burning the client
• B) To know whether to adjust the thermostat in the room
• C) To know whether to put a blanket on the client
• D) To find out whether the client prefers heat over cold or vice versa

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and facilitate carbon dioxide transport back to the lungs.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a critical role in the bloodstream's transport of carbon dioxide.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting of water, salts, proteins, and various other substances.

Bicarbonate Ions

An alkaline ion that plays a crucial role in the body's pH balance and carbon dioxide transport in the blood.