Immobility 2 Questions Flashcards
(14 cards)
What should the nurse instruct the “hip” client to avoid?
A. Turning on operative side
B. Hip flexion of 90 degrees
C. Bending at the waist
D. Cross legs
B C and D
What is the neutral position for a hip patient?
A. Abduction
B. Adduction
A. Abduction
A client in respiratory disress with swallowing problems is admitted. What position should the nurse place the patient in?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
B. High fowlers
Significantly increased heart rate, uncomfortable position for legs and lower back, and poor venous pressure are disadvatages of which position?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
B. High fowlers
Which position decreases pooling of respiratory secretions, decreases urinary stasis, promotes lung expansion, and is used for feeding, NG tube insertion, nasotracheal suctioning?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
A. Fowlers
Which position requires the nurse to assess and protect sacrum, heels, and cervical spine?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
A. Fowlers
Which postion is good for venous blood flow and allows for chest expansion?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
A. Fowlers
Which position is the minimum amount of elevation needed for tube feedingand prevents gastroesophageal reflux and aspiration?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
D. Semi fowlers
Which position supports cardiac function, allows for elevation of extremities, provides good venous return, and properly distributes pressure?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
C. Supine
Which position compromises respiratory and renal function?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
C. Supine
Which positon should the nurse assess for and prevent pressure sores on the coccyx and heels and foot drop?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. Supine
D. Semi fowlers
C. Supine
When should the nurse use 30 degree lateral position?
A. When the client is at risk for impaired cardiac function
B. When the client is at risk for respiratory difficulties
C. When the client is at risk for pressure injuries
C. When the client is at risk for pressure injuries
Which position reduces pressure on the greater trochanter and is a good sleeping position?
A. Fowlers
B. High fowlers
C. 30 degree lateral
D. Semi fowlers
C. 30 degree lateral
Why is immobility a concern for the respiratory system?
Secretions may consolidate and cause pneumonia which can lead to atelectasis
