Presssure area care

Question 1

Why is throat and mouth irrigation used?

Answer 1

To relieve inflammation or secretion from the throat

Question 2

What kind of patients need pressure area care?

Answer 2

Patients with low muscle tone
patients with restricted movements
patients with faecal or urinary incontinence

Question 3

List 5 pressure areas

Answer 3

ears
chin
forehead
back of hands
scapula
nape of neck
elbow
ankle

Question 4

Patients are placed in various positions to

Answer 4

for facilitate complete observation
for comfort
for therapy

Question 5

list and explain the eight different positions

Answer 5

prone position
trendelenburg
fowlers
sims or left lateral
knee chest
lithotomy or dorsal
dorsal recumbent
orthopneic

Question 6

list the seven bed accessories

Answer 6

air rings
bed elevator
bed cradles
bed blocks
sand bags
bed rest
air or water bed