NCLEX tip Flashcards
when it comes to pain, use other things first prior to the___
pill
the definition of pain is __
what the patient says it is
why is limb shaping so important?
how do you want the stump to be shaped at the end?
for the prosthesis
- like a cone (rounded and smaller at the end)
what is worn under the prosthesis?
a limb sock
why is it important to strengthen the upper body?
when you have someone who ambulate with assistive devices, he will need the upper body strength
is it okay to bear weight on a new stump/ prosthesis/
No. not until it’s well healed
is it ok to massage the stump?
yes; promotes circulation and decreases tenderness.
how do i teach a patient to toughen the stump for the prosthesis?
- press into a soft pillow - then a firm pillow - then the bed -then the chair
How do you walk with a walker?
- pick walker up and put in front of them a bit and then walk into the walker *put tennis balls at the end of the legs if they like to slide it*
how do you walk with crutches?
- up with the good, down with the bad
when someone has had a stroke, which side should they put it on?
their strongest side. not the affected side ex) left sided stroke= right side of body will be weaker hold it on left side of body
when it comes to strokes, the OPOSITE side of the body is ALWAYS affected!!
