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What are the 4 types of fowler's? |
Low : sleep promotion Semi: respiratory complications Standard: relaxes abdominal content High: autonomic dysreflexia |
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What is lateral positions mean? |
Lateral position means pt is to the side. Left lateral : left side is touching the bed. Right lateral: right side is touching the bed. This position is for: Maternal fetal distress Seizures Liver biopsy during left side |
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Lithotomy position how is it and what is it for? What is this pt is at risk for due to being in this position for a long time? |
Lithotomy is flat on the back with the knees flexed, leg is in stirrups. This position for pelvic examinations and childbirth. Risk for blood clots |
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What is prone position? What pt do you put on prone? What pt do you not put on prone? |
Pt. is on the stomach head needs to be turned to 1 side. This position is for spinal bifida. Do not put pt. Who have Abdominal incisions Difficulty breathing Or unconscious in prone position |
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What is the supine position? How should the pt be moved? What are they at risk for? |
Supine: pt is flat on the back Used for spinal cord injuries or surgery. Pt must be moved by logroll Pt at risk for dermal pressure ulcers when lying in the bed as there are many body prominence that are touching the surface. Such as the back of the head, elbows, buttocks, heels. |
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What is trendelenburg position? What are reasons to be in this position? |
Trendelenburg The position the pt is supine but the head is lower than the feet. This is your position for hypotension shock and prolapse cord during pregnancy. |
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What is reverse trendelenburg position? Used to decrease what in a pt? |
Reverse trendelenburg This is the opposite of trendelenburg Head is up and the feet are down. Used for increase intracranial pressure, decreases blood supply to head area. |
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