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bed position where head and trunk are raised 45 to 90 degrees c or s knee flexion, is called
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fowlers
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this is good position for clients w/ breathing/heart problems due to the force of gravity. it also aids in pelvic drainage?
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fowlers
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what is a disadvantage of the fowlers position?
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promotes neck flexion and causes friction on lower back.
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how often should you change a clients position if he/she is unable to move?
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every 2 hrs
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why should you move a client in bed?
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to prevent pressure ulcers
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this position is with the head of the bed down, this is called?
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trendelenburg's
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this position is used for postural drainage and abd surgery /promotes venous return/ and increase blood to brain, this is called?
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trendelenburgs
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disadvantages of trendelenburgs position?
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not good for congested heart failure/ organs could compromise breathing
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this position prevents esophageal reflux and facilitates gastric emptying, this position is called?
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reverse trendelenburg
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position when client is lying on back with knes flexed, this is called?
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dorsal recumbent
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this position is used to help recover from spinal surgery?
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dorsal recumbent
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this position is not good for clients w/ cardiovascular/respiratory problems, this is called?
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dorsal recumbent
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an adaptation of the high-fowlers position/ sits in bed or side of bed using a overbed table, this is called?
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orthopneic
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this position is used when client has toruble exhaling/allows for maximum chest expansion?
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orthopneic
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physically weak clients have trouble with this position?
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orthopneic
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this should be avoided with patients with cervical/lumbar problems?
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prone
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person laying on one side of bed/lying on their side with knees bent and also relieves pressure on the sacrum?
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lateral/sidelying
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this position promotes pressure ulcers on hips,knees, ankles, shoulders,and side of head?
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lateral/sidelying
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lying on side , knees bent with one arm behind back?
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sim's position
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this position is good for unconscious clients,facilitates drainage from mouth/and is a comfortable sleeping position for pregnant women?
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sim's
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birth giving position?
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lithotomy
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dog style?
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genupectoral
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birth giving position?
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lithotomy
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dog style?
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genupectoral
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t or f. always use two people to move a client up in bed?
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true
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where is your center of gravity(on your body)?
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its located in pelvic area
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where is your line of gravity?
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runs behind the ears all the way to the floor.
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what is your base of support?
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it is the width of your feet?
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name some lifting devices in the hospital?
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mechanical lifts, roller boards, sliding boards, patient moves himself,slings, pivoting turntable.
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what should the nurse do before and after moving/ambulating a client?
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get vital signs!!!!!
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t or f. you should always put wheelchairs of the patients weak side?
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false
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positioning the patient between 30 and 45 degrees in bed?
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medium fowlers
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position the patient less than 30 degrees is called
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low fowlers
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placing the patient b/ 60 and 90 degrees in bed?
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high fowlers
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draw sheets should always be from ----------- to ------------ on patient?
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shoulders to knees
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what 3 things do bed bath promote?
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emotional support
circulation of skin hygiene |
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items needed for a bed bath are?
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mattress pad/towel, 2 sheets, draw sheet, blanket, and pillow case
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when giving back rubs what term is used for long strokes?
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effleurage
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when giving back rubs what term is used for kneading or pinching motion?
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petrissage
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when giving back rubs what term is used for striking movement?
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tapotement
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who often should you check on a patient with restraints on ?
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every 15 minutes
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in an emergency how long can nurses leave restraints on?
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1 hr (this is an universal policy)
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vest like restraint is called?
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posey jacket
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what type of knot should a nurse use to restrain a client?
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clove hitch
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what is it called when elderly clients get confused at night?
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sundown syndrome
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