Positioning & Condition Precautions

Question 1

THR Precautions

Answer 1

No hip flexion past 90
No Internal Rotation
Do not Cross legs (ADD)

Question 2

Seating for THR

Answer 2

Use a firm high chair.
Place a wedge between chair (eliminates ability to cross legs)
Used raised toilet seats

Question 3

Bed positioning for a rotator cuff repair

Answer 3

Sidelying w/ a pillow between legs

Question 4

Bed positioning for low back pain

Answer 4

Raise legs w/ pillows

Question 5

Seat positioning for low back pain

Answer 5

Place a small towel rolled up under back/butt to provide an anterior tilt.
Have feet rest on a stepping stole to releive pressure off back.

Question 6

Questions to ask someone with HTN

Answer 6

1. Are you on any medication
2. What is your typical BP
3. Do you monitor your BP at home