Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 413 of 1700
A resident cannot tell you if a heat pack is too hot. How often should you lift the pack and check the skin?
- Every five minutes
- Every 15 minutes
- Every 20 minutes
- Only when you remove it
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Correct answer: Every five minutes
Check skin temperature and redness every five minutes to prevent skin damage.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026