PATIENT CARE 1 Flashcards
Skin breakdown canoccur in a brief period of time
1 to 2 hours
skin breakdown can result to
decubitus ulcer
true or false: Moving a patient to or from a diagnostic imaging table too rapidly or without adequately protecting then patient’s skin may damage the external skin or underlying tissues as they are pulled over each other creating a shearing force
true
Another factor that contributes to skin breakdown is
friction
restriction of capillary blood flow to an area can result in
tissue necrosis
Allowing a patient to lie on _____ or ___ can lead to ______
damp sheet, or wet gown ; skin damage
what act as an irritant and are damaging to the skin.
urine and fecal material
Early signs that indicate imminent skin breakdown are blanching and a feeling of coldness over pressure areas. This condition is called
ishcemia
the process where Ischemia is followed by heat and redness in the area as the blood rushes to the traumatized spot in an attempt to provide nourishment to the skin.is called
reactive hyperemia
Ischemia and reactive hyperemia are difficult to observe in patients who are
nigger
if the pressured area is not relieved it can lead to
tissue necrose and small ulceration
who are prone to decubitus ulcer
elderly, malnourished ad chronically ill
areas most susceptible to decibitus ulcer are
(Shut The Fuck Ka Sis)
scapulae
trochanters
heel of FEET
knees
sacrum
The patient who is on the imaging table for a long period of time should be allowed to change position occasionally to keep pressure off the hips, knees, and heels. This can be done by placing ____ under the patient.
pillow
the position of the patient lyring on a hard surface or radiographic table should be change every
30 minutes
the position of the patient on a hospital bed should be change every
2 hours
Cast are made up of
fiberglass, plastic, or cast-tape material
If a patient is perspiring profusely or is incontinent of urine or feces, make certain that he or she is kept clean and dry, and take precautions when moving the patient to prevent
skin abrasion
how do cast cause decubitus ulcer
by compression
a cast which includes the trunk of the body and 1 more limbs
spica cast
a cast that includes the trunk of the body and one or more leg
hip spica
a cast that includes the trunk of the boy and one arm
shoulder spica
refers to the usage of pulling force and special devices to treat muscle and skeletal disorder
traction
to position a patient with a cast it is imporant to have what materials
positioning sponges and sandbags
● A patient with a cast who is in the diagnostic imaging department for any length of time should be assessed for signs of impaired circulation or nerve compression every
15 minutes
Signs of impaired circulation or nerve compression in cast
PCNBSSID
Pain
Coldness
Numbness
Burning oe tingling senssastion
swelling
skin color chane
inablitiy to move fingers or tose
decrease of pulses
