Tepid sponging Quiz

What equipment is needed for the procedure?

• Pulse oximeter, ECG machine, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, gloves

• Surgical mask, gloves, apron, goggles, thermometer

• Stethoscope, scissors, bandages, syringe, gloves

• Temperature tray, washing bowl, jug with tap water, thermometer, gloves

Why is it important to explain the procedure to the patient?

• To confuse the patient

• To increase the patient's anxiety

• To obtain informed consent

• To skip steps in the procedure

What should be done before removing the patient's clothes?

• Ask the patient to stand up

• Turn off the lights in the room

• Place large towels under the patient

• Cover the patient with a blanket

How should the temperature thermometer be cleaned?

• From right to left

• From left to right

• From top to bottom

• From bottom to top

What should be done after waiting for 10 minutes post-procedure?

• Leave the patient unattended

• End the procedure immediately

• Assess the patient's temperature again

• Repeat the procedure