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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ Fowler's position a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees Semi-Fowler's Position the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed i...

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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING) EXAM

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+


Fowler's position

a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees

Semi-Fowler's Position

the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees

and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees

trapeze bar

Metal triangular-shaped bar that can be suspended over a patient's bed from an

overhanging frame; permits patients to move up and down in bed while in traction or

some other encumbrance.

function of skin

protection, sensation, temperature regulation, excretion and secretion

muscoskeletal system

bones, joints, muscles, framework of body giving shape, ability to move and protection,

Pressure ulcer risk factors

Immobility

Incontinence

Diaphoresis

Inadequate nutrition

, Lowered mental awareness

Excessive diaphoresis

Extreme age

Edema

skin and pressure ulcers

Assessment, Braden scale , caused by circulatory comp. , reactive hyperemia Vs.

pressure ulcers

Skin changes with aging

loss of elastic fibers , loss of collagen , decreased sebaceous activity , altered

temperature control, Hair & Nails

structure of skin

epidermis and dermis

Eye Care

minimal care and unconscious clients

Foot (nail) Care

inspect and clean daily / Dry well

Hair care

Brushing and combing

Oral Care

Raise the head of the bed to 45-90 degrees

Perineal care

wipe front to back

Back massage

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