lesson 4 exam study guide

Question 1

what is full visual privacy

Answer 1

• Completely free from public view while in bed
• Pull curtain completely around the bed before giving care

Question 2

what helps reduce bending and stretching while giving care

Answer 2

beds are raised horizontally

Question 3

what are the different types of bed positions

the flat position

Answer 3

usual sleeping position

Question 4

what are the different types of bed positions

Fowler’s position

Answer 4

• semi-sitting position
• head of bed is raised 45 to 60 degrees

Question 5

what are the different types of bed positions

High-Fowler’s position

Answer 5

• semi-sitting position
• head of bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees

Question 6

what are the different types of bed positions

Semi-Fowler’s position

Answer 6

• head of bed is raised 30 degrees
• or head of bed is raised

Question 7

what are the different types of bed positions

Trendelenburg’s position

Answer 7

• the head of bed is lowered and the foot of bed is raised
• a doctor orders position

Question 8

what are the different types of bed positions

Reverse Trendelenburg position

Answer 8

• head of bed is raised and foot of bed is lowered
• doctor orders position

Question 9

bed wheels

Answer 9

the wheels are locked when in the lowest horizontal position

Question 10

chairs from home

Answer 10

person can bring chair from home but needs to be
* comfortable and sturdy
* not move or tilt/tip during transfers
* allow the person to get in and out of it with ease

Question 11

weak client and call light

Answer 11

always place call light on the opposite end of the client’s weakness

Question 12

why should a bed be clean and wrinkle free

Answer 12

• promotes comfort
• prevents skin breakdown and pressure ulcers

Question 13

how should you hold linens

Answer 13

• collect linens in the order you will use them and keep them away from uniform and body
• remove dirty linen one piece at a time; discard each piece into the laundry room

Question 14

degree of positions

Fowler’s position

Answer 14

head of bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees

Question 15

degree of positions

High-Fowler’s position

Answer 15

head of the bed is raised between 60 to 90 degrees

Question 16

degree of positions

Semi-Fowler’s Position

Answer 16

• head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
• or the head of bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees

Question 17

what is pain

Answer 17

• pain means ache, hurt, or be sore
• is subjective, must rely on what the person says