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the Latest Update why is a patient positioning important for recovery? it provides pain relief, enhances mechanical advantage for tasks, improves GI and respiratory function, promotes comfort, and prevents deformities what are the reasons for changing a patient's position? to promote comfort...

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Patient Care in Hospital Settings and
Nursing Homes Questions and Correct
Answers
the Latest Update why is a patient positioning important for recovery?

✓ it provides pain relief, enhances mechanical advantage for tasks, improves GI and
respiratory function, promotes comfort, and prevents deformities



what are the reasons for changing a patient's position?

✓ to promote comfort, relieve pressure, stimulate circulation, prevent strain, and facilitate
treatments like range of motion exercises



who is at risk for pressure ulcers?

✓ patients confined to beds, immobile patients (due to fractures, sedation, paralysis), and
incontinent patients



where are pressure ulcers most likely to occur?

✓ over boney prominences such as heels, knees, hips, sacrum, and back of head



what is the supine position?

✓ the patient lies flat on their back, possible with pillows to prevent foot drop and for
comfort



describe the prone position




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✓ the patient lies on their stomach with their head turned to the side, and pillows may be
used to align the lower legs



explain the Sims position

✓ the patient is positioned between supine and prone, with legs flexed and a pillow under
the top leg, often used for enemas



what is the lateral position?

✓ the patient lies on one side with the top leg flexed over the bottom leg, relieving pressure
on the coccyx



what is Fowler's position?

✓ the head of the bed is elevated at a 45 to 90-degree angle to promote lung expansion
and prevent aspiration



describe the semi-fowler's position

✓ the head of the bed is elevated at a 30 to 45 degree angle, useful for cardiac,
respiratory, or neurological issues



What is the Trendelenburg position?

✓ the head of the bed is lower than the feet, used to promote venous return during
emergencies



what is the tripod (orthopneic) position?




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✓ the patient sits forward with elbows on knees or a table, allowing max chest expansion
for those with breathing difficulties



how can supportive devices help during patient positioning?

✓ pillows, rolls, and blankets maintain body alignment and provide comfort for patients with
decreased mobility



what precautions should be taken when repositioning a patient?

✓ ensure proper body alignment, avoid pressure on bony prominences, and use supportive
devices to enhance comfort and safety



what is the primary purpose of repositioning a bedridden patient?

✓ to maintain body alignment, prevent pressure injuries, foot drops, and contractures, and
to enhance comfort



what are the consequences of prolonged immobility?

✓ atonic muscles, muscle atrophy, and the increased risk of pressure ulcers



what special devices should not be used without an order?

✓ splints and traction devices



in what situation is the prone position particularly beneficial?

✓ it may improve oxygenation status in certain medical disorders, such as COVID-19




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