Ch17 Basic Patient and Resident Care

Question 1

Effects of immobility on patient

Answer 1

Incontinence, lack of stimulation, brittle bones, constipation, pressure ulcurs, blood clots, difficulty breathing, ETC

Question 2

Supine position

Answer 2

Lying on back while bed is flat and has pillow under head

Question 3

Fowler’s position

Answer 3

Lying on back with head of bed elevated 45-60 degrees (low), 60-90 degrees (high)

Question 4

Lateral position

Answer 4

Lying on side, lower leg is straight, upper leg is bent

Question 5

Prone position

Answer 5

Lying on abdomen, head is turned, arms are bent at elbows

Question 6

Placement of prone position pillows

Answer 6

Placed under head, lower abdomen, pelvis, and lower legs

Question 7

Sims’ position

Answer 7

Lying on side, upper leg is bent sharply with pillow underneath,

Question 8

shearing

Answer 8

force created when someone or something is pulled across a surface that offers resistance

Question 9

Friction

Answer 9

The force of two surfaces rubbing against each other

Question 10

Weight-bearing ability

Answer 10

the ability to stand on one or both legs