fundamentals

Question 1

Immobility

Answer 1

Early ambulation and frequent repositioning are
top priorities to prevent complications like skin
breakdown, atelectasis, DVTs, and muscle atrophy.

Question 2

Positioning

Answer 2

Fowler positions improve ventilation in clients
with respiratory or cardiac issues. When clients
with lung conditions are positioned laterally,
position the unaffected (good) lung down.

Question 3

Assistive Devices

Answer 3

To avoid axillary nerve damage, clients should hold
crutches so that elbows are flexed 30 degrees
and weight is distributed to the hands and arms,
not the axilla.

Question 4

Assistive Devices

Answer 4

When using stairs with crutches or a cane, lead
with the unaffected leg when going up and the
cane and affected leg when going down (up with
the good, down with the bad).