Basics Nurs112 (Posit-Trans-Ambulate) Test 2

Front 1

bed position where head and trunk are raised 45 to 90 degrees c or s knee flexion, is called

Back 1

fowlers

Front 2

this is good position for clients w/ breathing/heart problems due to the force of gravity. it also aids in pelvic drainage?

Back 2

fowlers

Front 3

what is a disadvantage of the fowlers position?

Back 3

promotes neck flexion and causes friction on lower back.

Front 4

how often should you change a clients position if he/she is unable to move?

Back 4

every 2 hrs

Front 5

why should you move a client in bed?

Back 5

to prevent pressure ulcers

Front 6

this position is with the head of the bed down, this is called?

Back 6

trendelenburg's

Front 7

this position is used for postural drainage and abd surgery /promotes venous return/ and increase blood to brain, this is called?

Back 7

trendelenburgs

Front 8

disadvantages of trendelenburgs position?

Back 8

not good for congested heart failure/ organs could compromise breathing

Front 9

this position prevents esophageal reflux and facilitates gastric emptying, this position is called?

Back 9

reverse trendelenburg

Front 10

position when client is lying on back with knes flexed, this is called?

Back 10

dorsal recumbent

Front 11

this position is used to help recover from spinal surgery?

Back 11

dorsal recumbent

Front 12

this position is not good for clients w/ cardiovascular/respiratory problems, this is called?

Back 12

dorsal recumbent

Front 13

an adaptation of the high-fowlers position/ sits in bed or side of bed using a overbed table, this is called?

Back 13

orthopneic

Front 14

this position is used when client has toruble exhaling/allows for maximum chest expansion?

Back 14

orthopneic

Front 15

physically weak clients have trouble with this position?

Back 15

orthopneic

Front 16

this should be avoided with patients with cervical/lumbar problems?

Back 16

prone

Front 17

person laying on one side of bed/lying on their side with knees bent and also relieves pressure on the sacrum?

Back 17

lateral/sidelying

Front 18

this position promotes pressure ulcers on hips,knees, ankles, shoulders,and side of head?

Back 18

lateral/sidelying

Front 19

lying on side , knees bent with one arm behind back?

Back 19

sim's position

Front 20

this position is good for unconscious clients,facilitates drainage from mouth/and is a comfortable sleeping position for pregnant women?

Back 20

sim's

Front 21

birth giving position?

Back 21

lithotomy

Front 22

dog style?

Back 22

genupectoral

Front 23

birth giving position?

Back 23

lithotomy

Front 24

dog style?

Back 24

genupectoral

Front 25

t or f. always use two people to move a client up in bed?

Back 25

true

Front 26

where is your center of gravity(on your body)?

Back 26

its located in pelvic area

Front 27

where is your line of gravity?

Back 27

runs behind the ears all the way to the floor.

Front 28

what is your base of support?

Back 28

it is the width of your feet?

Front 29

name some lifting devices in the hospital?

Back 29

mechanical lifts, roller boards, sliding boards, patient moves himself,slings, pivoting turntable.

Front 30

what should the nurse do before and after moving/ambulating a client?

Back 30

get vital signs!!!!!

Front 31

t or f. you should always put wheelchairs of the patients weak side?

Back 31

false

Front 32

positioning the patient between 30 and 45 degrees in bed?

Back 32

medium fowlers

Front 33

position the patient less than 30 degrees is called

Back 33

low fowlers

Front 34

placing the patient b/ 60 and 90 degrees in bed?

Back 34

high fowlers

Front 35

draw sheets should always be from ----------- to ------------ on patient?

Back 35

shoulders to knees

Front 36

what 3 things do bed bath promote?

Back 36

emotional support
circulation of skin
hygiene

Front 37

items needed for a bed bath are?

Back 37

mattress pad/towel, 2 sheets, draw sheet, blanket, and pillow case

Front 38

when giving back rubs what term is used for long strokes?

Back 38

effleurage

Front 39

when giving back rubs what term is used for kneading or pinching motion?

Back 39

petrissage

Front 40

when giving back rubs what term is used for striking movement?

Back 40

tapotement

Front 41

who often should you check on a patient with restraints on ?

Back 41

every 15 minutes

Front 42

in an emergency how long can nurses leave restraints on?

Back 42

1 hr (this is an universal policy)

Front 43

vest like restraint is called?

Back 43

posey jacket

Front 44

what type of knot should a nurse use to restrain a client?

Back 44

clove hitch

Front 45

what is it called when elderly clients get confused at night?

Back 45

sundown syndrome