DANGLING Flashcards
1
Q
refers to sitting on the side of the bed with the feet hanging down
A
dangling
2
Q
RAISE BED TO WAIST LEVEL
A
to assess patient’s body alignment
3
Q
PLACE PATIENT IN SUPINE POSITION
A
to continually assess
4
Q
FACE HEAD OF BED AT 45-DEGREE ANGLE AND REMOVE PILLOWS
A
reduces twisting of body
5
Q
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
6
Q
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.