A New Staff Nurse Is Assigned to the Unit

question 16

Multiple Choice

A new staff nurse is assigned to the unit.The charge nurse evaluated that the new staff member knows proper use of the aquathermia pad when the:

• A)temperature is set between 95°F and 98°F.
• B)water in the reservoir is allowed to run out.
• C)pad is covered with a towel or a pillowcase.
• D)patient is positioned to lie directly over the pad.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on each side of the head, associated with hearing, memory, and emotion.

Auditory Perception

The ability to perceive and interpret sounds by the brain, including the processing of pitch, loudness, and location.

Brain Disease

Any condition or disorder that affects the brain’s structure or function, impacting mental and physical health.

Temporal Lobes

Brain regions involved in processing auditory information and are also key in the formation of memories.