NUR 304 Test 2
- what is the supine/flat position used for?
Answer sleeping, perineal care for men, patients who are hypotensive
- what is the semi-fowlers position used for?
Answer (head of the bed raised approximately 30-45 degrees)
patients receiving oral care and for gastric tube feedings to prevent aspiration
- what is the fowler's position used for?
Answer (head of the bed is at 45-90 degrees - bed may be raised at the knee)
while patient is eating, during nasogastric tube insertion and nasotracheal suction, promote lung expansion = eases difficult breathing
- what is the trendelenburg position used for?
Answer (entire bed frame tilted with head of bed down)
facilitates venous return in patient with poor peripheral perfusion
- what is reverse trendelenburg used for?
Answer (feet are lower down) used infrequently, prevent esophageal reflux
- what does functional status describe?
Answer the ability to physically perform ADLs and be independant - mostly used for older adults 1 / 2
- factors influencing hygiene
Answer -social practices
-body image -health beliefs and motivation -developmental stage -personal preferences -socioeconomic status -cultural variables -physical condition
- what are the three layers of the skin
Answer epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
- epidermis
Answer shield underlying tissue
- dermis
Answer contain bundles of collagen, nerve fibers, blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles
- subcutaneous
Answer contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and loose connective tissue filled with fat cells
- callus
Answer sole of foot shows thickened epidermis
- corns
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