HM MAN ch 12: inpatient care

Question 1

what is the primary reason for prescribing rest as a therapeutic measure for medical patients?

Answer 1

to prevent further damage to the body or body part when the normal demand of use exceeds the aility to respond.

Question 2

what are six common complications that occure as a result of prolonged bed rest?

Answer 2

1) circulatory problems
2) repiratory problems
3) GI Problems
4) Urinary tract problems
5) muscularskeltal problems
6) psychological problems

Question 3

what is the first step in prevention of complications of prolonged bed rest?

Answer 3

awarness of potential hazards

Question 4

every surgical patient goes though what four phases?

Answer 4

pre op
operative
recovery
post op

Question 5

which form is used as the request for administartion of anesthesia?

Answer 5

SF 522

Question 6

who are the three people who must sign a SF 522?

Answer 6

physician
patient
staff member who serves as a witness

Question 7

what are two of the major factors to consider at the operative phase?

Answer 7

positioning and anesthesia

Question 8

what are seven examples of regional anesthesia?

Answer 8

topical anesthesia
local blocks
nerve blocks
spinal blocks
epidural
saddle blocks
caudal blocks

Question 9

__ blocks consist of inecting the agen into the sacral canal.

Answer 9

caudal

Question 10

__ blocks consist of injecting the agent into the dural sac at the third and fouth lumbar space.

Answer 10

saddle

Question 11

how many stages of general anesthesia are there?

Answer 11

4

Question 12

what is stage one of general anesthesia?

Answer 12

induction

Question 13

at what stage of general anesthesia is the patient’s sense of hearing increased and responses to noises are intensified?

Answer 13

stage one

Question 14

what is stage two of general anesthesia?

Answer 14

excitement

Question 15

at what stage of general anesthesia do the vital signs show evidence of physiological stimulation?

Answer 15

stage two

Question 16

at what stage of general anesthesia may the patient respond violentally to very little stimulation?

Answer 16

two

Question 17

what is stage three of general anesthesia called?

Answer 17

the surgical or operative stage

Question 18

what is stage four of general anestheia called?

Answer 18

toxic or danger stage

Question 19

How will the majority of orthopedic patients not requiring surgical intervention be manages?

Answer 19

bed rest
immobilization
rehab

Question 20

how is orthopedic pain commonly described?

Answer 20

sore and aching

Question 21

what is the ultmate goal when forming the orthopedic patient’s care plan?

Answer 21

rehabilitation

Question 22

what are the nine basic materials/things needed to apply a cast?

Answer 22

webril or cotton bunting
plaster of paris
a bucket or basin
a water source
protective linen
gloves
a working surface
a cast saw
seating for PT and HM

Question 23

a short arm cast extends between what areas?

Answer 23

base of the metacarpal-phalangeal joints of the hand to one inch below the antecubital space.

Question 24

generally the wris is in what position in a shor arm cast?

Answer 24

neutral or staight

Question 25

what are the two ways that a cast may be removed?

Answer 25

soaking in warm vinegar-wather solution until is dissolves

cutting it

Question 26

what are three types of assistive divices to walking?

Answer 26

canes
walkers
crutches

Question 27

canes can unload the lower limb weight by bearing up to what percent of the PTs body weght?

Answer 27

25%

Question 28

what are three examples of canes?

Answer 28

C-cane
Functinal grip cane
quad cane

Question 29

which side do you use a cane?

Answer 29

unaffected side

Question 30

how is a cane meassured for fitting?

Answer 30

from the wrist to the floor

Question 31

what are the two basic types of crutches?

Answer 31

axillary

forarm

Question 32

what are the five types of walkers?

Answer 32

standard
Wheeled or rolling
reciprocal
one handed

Question 33

how are walkers fitted?

Answer 33

place the front of the walker 12 inces in from of the patient.

Question 34

what are the five stages of death?

Answer 34

denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance

Question 35

Joint commission has identified four major types of accidents that continually occure to patients. what are they?

Answer 35

falls
electrical shocks
physical and chemical burns
fire and explosions

Question 36

When filling a bottle the water temp must never exceed how many degrees?

Answer 36

125*F