Mod D Tech 4&5 Patient Postions mulitpostion cots Flashcards
1
Q
The recovery position is used for
A
Used for:
- Unconscious patient
- Postural drainage
- No c spine injury
2
Q
Semi – Recumbent
A
Used for
•
•Respiratory
•
•Heart
•
Most comfy
3
Q
Elevated Legs
A
Used to
•
•Assist control of
moderate
bleeding
4
Q
Fowler Position
A
Used for
•
•Peritonitis
•
•Appendicitis
•
•Abdominal injuries
or pain
5
Q
Recumbent Position
A
Used for
•
•Complete rest
•
Spinal injurie
6
Q
Upright Position
A
Used for
•
•Respiratory Illness
•
•Lung or heart disease
•
•Breathing difficulties
7
Q
Trendelenburg
A
Used for
•
•Massive blood loss
•
•Patients in shock
8
Q
Inclined to Left / Right
A
Used for
•Pleurisy
•
•Pneumonia
•
•Chest injury
•
•Allow good
Lung to work
to full extent
9
Q
Prone
A
- When should this be used?
- Advantages?
Disadvantages
10
Q
Patient Positioning
A
- In any given circumstance, the conscious patient will normally have assumed a position that is comfortable for them
- We should only be changing that position if there is a clinical benefit to doing so
