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1
Q

Fowlers

What does the it help ?

What does it ease and what does it prevent ?

A

Helps relaxes the abdominal content

It eases breathing

Prevent aspiration

2
Q

3 types of fowlers

What is the angle is high Fowler’s ?

What is the angle is semi Fowler’s?

What angle is low Fowler’s ?

A

High fowler -anything above 60°

Semi fowler 40 to 60°

Low fowler less than 30°

Autonomic dsyflexia
Vasectomy

3
Q

Lateral

What are lateral positions used for ?

Lateral sim positions is for ??

Right lateral position is used ?

A

For seizures, and ; maternal fetal distress,

Lateral sim positions- rectal suppositories or enemas

Right lateral position after liver biopsy

4
Q

Lithotomy is for ?

Are at risk for ?

A

For vaginal delivery and pelvic examination

At risk for blood clots

5
Q

Prone is used for ?

Never put what 3 patients in the prone position?

A

For spina bifida

Never put patients in prone position who have difficulties breathing , abdominal incision or patients who r unconscious

6
Q

Supine for ?

Are risk for ___?

A

For suspected neck injuries -Log roll them

At risk for skin breakdown

7
Q

Trendelenburg is for what ?

A

For hypovolemic shock, air embolism

8
Q

Who need to be on a Turning schedule

A

Supine position

9
Q

Dorsal Recumbent is used ?

Is at risk for ?

A

Vaginal and rectal Exams

At risk for blood clots

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