DANGLING Flashcards

1
Q

refers to sitting on the side of the bed with the feet hanging down

A

dangling

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2
Q

RAISE BED TO WAIST LEVEL

A

to assess patient’s body alignment

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3
Q

PLACE PATIENT IN SUPINE POSITION

A

to continually assess

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4
Q

FACE HEAD OF BED AT 45-DEGREE ANGLE AND REMOVE PILLOWS

A

reduces twisting of body

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5
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PLACE NURSE FEET IN WIDE BASE SUPPORT, WITH FOOT CLOSER TO BED IN FRONT OF OTHER FOOT

A

improve balance, allows transfer of body weight as you move the patient

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6
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PLACE ARM NEARER HEAD OF BED UNDER PATIENT’S SHOULDERS, SUPPORTING HIS OR HEAD AND CERVICAL VERTEBRAE.

A

maintains alignment of head and cervical vertebrae and allows even lifting of patient’s upper trunk.

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