Foundations questions Flashcards
Condition common in patients with reduced mobility. It is the 3rd leading vascular diagnosis after a heart attack, and stroke
VTE (venous thromboembolism)
Nursing problems for patients with difficulty sleeping
inadequate sleep, fatigue, impaired sleep, sleep deprivation
Position used for enema administration
Sims lateral
This safety measure should always be taken before moving your patient
make sure bed wheels are locked
These techniques are used to keep joints flexible and prevent contractures from forming
active and passive range of motion
when putting a shirt on a patient who has an injured arm, this sleeve should be put on first
affected side
technique used to move patients: especially important with spinal cord injuries or who are recovering from neck, back, or spinal surgery.
log roll
condition that causes an increased pulse rate, a decreased pulse pressure and a drop in blood pressure when changing positions
orthostatic hypotension
This neurohormone is produced in the brain and helps control circadian rhythms and promote sleep
melatonin
When bathing or giving a bed bath, it is usually done in a head to toe fashion in this direction
clean to dirty
This is the most effective way to break the chain of infection
hand hygiene
position that increases comfort, improves ventilation, and increases the patient’s opportunity to socialize or relax. Perffered position for NG tubes.
Semi-Fowlers
This substance speeds the onset of sleep, reduces REM sleep, awakens the person during the night, and cause difficulty to return back to sleep
alcohol
The complication of immobility affects GI tract and can lead to bowel obstruction
decreased peristalsis
Condition that results in frequent urination during the night which leads to disruptions in sleep and the sleep cycle, often leading to excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue
nocturia
