Chapter 16 The Residents Unit

Question 1

Fowler position

Answer 1

A semi-siting position; the head of bed is raised between 45 to 60 degrees

Question 2

Full visual privacy

Answer 2

Having the means to be completely free from public view while in bed

Question 3

High- Fowler position

Answer 3

A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 60 to 90 degrees

Question 4

Resident unit

Answer 4

The personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the person by the nursing center

Question 5

Reverse Trendenburg position

Answer 5

The head of the bed is raised, and the foot of the bed is lowered

Question 6

Semi- Fowler position

Answer 6

The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degree and the knee portion is raised 15 degree’s

Question 7

Trendelenburg position

Answer 7

The head of the bed is lowered; and the foot of the bed is raised

Question 8

Temperature and Ventilation

Answer 8

Heating and air-conditioning systems
Comfortable temperature
Most people healthy 68f (Fahrenheit) to 74f

Older persons and those who are ill may need higher temperatures for comfort.
Nursing centers maintain a temperature range of 71F to 81F
(OBRA) and (CMS)

Question 9

Which room temperature range is required by OBRA and the CMS

Answer 9

71F to 81F

Question 10

Which does Not protect a person from drafts?

Answer 10

Sitting by a fan

Question 11

Which Does NoT prevent or reduce odors?

Answer 11

Placing flowers in the room

Question 12

To prevent odors, you need to do the following except

Answer 12

Dispose of ostomy products at the end of your shift

Question 13

Which does Not control noise?

Answer 13

Talking with others in the hallway

Question 14

Beds are raised horizontally to

Answer 14

Prevent bending and reaching when giving care

Question 15

The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees. This is called

Answer 15

Semi- Fowler position

Question 16

Theses statements are about hospitals bed system entrapment. Which is false?

Answer 16

Bed rails present the only risk for entrapment

Question 17

The overbed table is not used

Answer 17

For the urinal

Question 18

The Bedpan is stored in the

Answer 18

Bedside stand

Question 19

Call lights are answered

Answer 19

Promptly

Question 20

To maintain the persons unit, you can do the following except

Answer 20

Place personal items as you choose

Question 21

Which promotes relaxation?

Answer 21

Soft, dim lighting

Question 22

The nurse asks you to inspect a resident drawers. Which is true ?

Answer 22

Have a coworker present as a witness

Question 23

Which is not true about privacy curtains?

Answer 23

They block sound and voices

Question 24

The head of the bed is lower than the feet (as in the emergency position for a person in shock ) this

Answer 24

Trendelburg