Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 411 of 1700
Before you place a heating pad or microwaved pack on a resident, what should you do?
- Set the heating pad to high so it works fast
- Place the pack on the skin and ask if it is too hot
- Check the setting with the nurse and feel the pack
- Warm the pack as long as you like to keep it hot
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Correct answer: Check the setting with the nurse and feel the pack
You get the setting from the delegating nurse and check the pack's heat yourself first.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026