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PT transport & positioningvenous thromboembolism (VTE) - ANS-While Fowler's position offers the best
respiratory excursion for the patient, the patient is at higher risk for
____________________ because of dependent pooling in the hips and legs.
away - ANS-The arm board is used during surgery extend the arms ____________ from
the body at an angle under 90 degrees.
proper body mechanics - ANS-Injuries are reduced when health care providers use
_____________.
reverse trendelenburg - ANS-The ________ position, or foot down position, is used
when the surgeon requires unobstructed access to the upper abdominal cavity and
lower esophagus.
Falls; lock OR bed and transport vehicle during transfer; remain at patient side during
transfer and induction - ANS-The perioperative nurse, pushing the empty transfer
vehicle, identifies that Jennifer is at high risk for injury from _________, and is planning
appropriate position-related protective measures: ________ ________.
keep hands and arms inside of stretcher rails - ANS-Patients often want to "help" during
transport. It is important for their safety that they are instructed to
____________________ when being transported.
teamwork - ANS-An important element for the safety of the patient during positioning is
________. It is necessary to provide smooth, step-by-step coordination.
hyperflexion - ANS-Flexion of a joint beyond its normal anatomical range
ischemia - ANS-Loss of blood supply to a body part either by compression or as a result
of a blockage in the blood vessels
fasciotomy - ANS-A surgical treatment for compartment syndrome in which the fascia is
incised to release severe tissue swelling
compression injury - ANS-Tissue injury caused by continuous pressure over an area
, compartment syndrome - ANS-Severe swelling and tissue injury caused by constriction
of the blood and lymph
range of motion - ANS-The normal anatomical movement of an extremity
embolism - ANS-A clot of blood, air, organic material, or a foreign body that moves
freely in the vascular system.
hypotension - ANS-Decreased blood pressure
necrosis - ANS-Tissue death
32 mm Hg - ANS-Positioning devices should be used according to the original
equipment manufacturer's instructions to reduce the capillary interface pressure to
below:
make sure all wheels are locked - ANS-When transferring a patient from the operating
room table to her or his stretcher, always ______________________________.
Impaired transfer ability; lock OR bed and transport vehicle during transfer; use at least
4 persons to assist with lift and transfer; use OR bed to accommodate patient weight
and size. - ANS-Susan shared with Cheryl her concern that she would not be able to
move herself over to the OR bed and would be embarrassed if the nurses could not lift
her. Based on this information, Cheryl has identified this nursing diagnosis:
___________________ and these three positioning-relevant nursing interventions:
_______ _______ _______.
open the doors first and secure them open - ANS-When passing through manually
operated doors while transporting a patient, ___________________.
pediatric - ANS-Caregivers may accompany a/an ________ patient to the surgical suite
and stay through anesthesia induction.
activate the emergency alarm system - ANS-If an emergency occurs while you are in
the elevator transporting a patient, you should
____________________________________
prone - ANS-Lying with the abdomen downward, the patient is in the ________ position.
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