Positioning, Lifting, & Transferring P/R, C15; WB, P-LQ15

Question 1

_________ ______ are the most common immobility complication.

Answer 1

Pressure Ulcers

Question 2

In the Integumentary system, the most common immobility complication is _________ _______.

Answer 2

Pressure Injuries

Question 3

Pressure Ulcers are also called _________ Ulcers or Bed _____.

Answer 3

Decubitus, Sores

Question 4

Decubitus Ulcers form when ____ areas press against a surface.

Answer 4

bony

Question 5

For a Decubitus Ulcer to form, pressure slows down _____ flow to tissues pressed between bones & surfaces.

Answer 5

blood

Question 6

Bed Sores can be very ___________ to heal & might be _____.

Answer 6

difficult, fatal

Question 7

Contractures occur in the ___________ System when immobility is an issue.

Answer 7

Musculoskeletal

Question 8

Contracture

Answer 8

occurs when joint stays in same position for too long

Question 9

Contractures cause s_______________ & s___________ of tendons, leading to motion loss that may be permanent.

Answer 9

stiffness, shortening

Question 10

Long-term immobility can cause muscle ____ & _________ loss.

Answer 10

mass, strength

Question 11

Immobility can cause the loss of _________ from bones, making bones brittle & more likely to break.

Answer 11

calcium

Question 12

In the ____________ System, immobility can cause the complication of Pneumonia.

Answer 12

Respiratory

Question 13

Lying in one position for a long time can prevent lungs from _______ filling with air (when person breathes), causing Alveoli to close, decreasing ability to get oxygen to blood.

Answer 13

completely/fully

Question 14

Decreased lung filling (with air) allows ________ & _______ to collect in lungs, which creates an environment favorable for bacteria types that cause Pneumonia.

Answer 14

fluids, mucus

Question 15

In the Cardiovascular System, _______ ______ are an immobility complication.

Answer 15

blood clots

Question 16

Immobile people who don’t use their leg muscles have ____ blood flow from legs to heart, which can lead to blood clots formation in lower legs.

Answer 16

slow

Question 17

Semi-Fowler’s Position promotes l___ e_________.

Answer 17

lung expansion

Question 18

In which Position would a patient who is short of breath be placed to promote lung expansion?

Answer 18

Semi-Fowler’s

Question 19

Hiatal Hernia & tube feedings require person to be in ____-_______ Position.

Answer 19

Semi-Fowler’s

Question 20

Semi-Fowler’s Position

Answer 20

head elevated 30 to 45 degrees

Question 21

In ____-_______ Position, the head is elevated 30-45 degrees.

Answer 21

Semi-Fowler’s

Question 22

Sims’ Position

Answer 22

extreme side-lying position that is almost prone

Question 23

______ Positions is extreme side-lying position that is almost prone.

Answer 23

Sims’

Question 24

Sims’ Position is used for people receiving E_______, & to relieve pressure on areas prone to developing Pressure Ulcers (such as ______/”tailbone” & femur’s Greater ________).

Answer 24

Enemas, coccyx, Trochanter

Question 25

Prone Position

Answer 25

lying on stomach

Question 26

Prone Position has P/R lying on ________.

Answer 26

stomach

Question 27

Supine Position is also called ________ _________ Position.

Answer 27

Dorsal Recumbent

Question 28

Supine Position

Answer 28

lying on back

Question 29

If person is lying on his/er back, s/he’s in ________ Position.

Answer 29

Supine

Question 30

Lateral Position

Answer 30

lying on side

Question 31

Lying on side is ________ Position.

Answer 31

Lateral

Question 32

Lateral Position is used for people with ____ pain, to relieve pressure on ______, & for those in a ____ cast.

Answer 32

back, spine, body

Question 33

Proper body Alignment is usually the most c_________.

Answer 33

comfortable

Question 34

Sometimes s__________ devices are needed to keep P/R in body Alignment.

Answer 34

supportive

Question 35

________ (sitting on bed’s edge) allows time for heart & blood vessels to make up for position change.

Answer 35

Dangling

Question 36

Most people need repositioning every _ hours.

Answer 36

2

Question 37

The NA should get help from coworker to move patient in bed if patient is _____, seriously ____/injured, or ________________.

Answer 37

large, ill, uncooperative

Question 38

The NA should refer to person’s c___ p___ to know if person has any limitations/special positioning needs.

Answer 38

care plan

Question 39

Side rails should remain __ when NA turns/positions patient away from NA.

Answer 39

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