Skill 17 - Positions On Side

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Before turning, lower head of bed

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Raise side rail on side to which body will be turned

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Candidate assists client to slowly roll onto side toward raised side rail

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Place or adjust pillow under head for support

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Candidate repositions arm and shoulder so that client is not lying on arm

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Support top arm with supportive device

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Place supportive device behind client’s back

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Place supportive device between legs with top knee flexed; knee and ankle supported

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

After completing skill, wash hands