Position used in the treatment of shock; increases blood flow to the brain.
What is Trendelenburg's position?
100
This should be done every 2 hours in immobile patients to prevent skin breakdown.
What is turning and positioning?
100
Reason to have tight fitting sheets with no wrinkles.
What is to prevent skin breakdown?
100
Technique that is used during back massage;Using long, firm strokes with the palm of your hands.
What is efflurage(stroking)?
100
Device that can be used to help a patient reposition themselves in bed or to do upper body bed exercises.
What is trapeze?
200
Position used for rectal exams or procedures such as enemas or colonoscopy.
What is Sims' position?
200
These movements should be done frequently to prevent joint contractures in immoble patients.
What are range of motion exercises?
200
A bed that is made that has the sheets and blanket fan folded to the bottom one third of the bed.
What is an open bed?
200
Do not use this substance to clean hearing aids because it can damage it and be irritating to the clients ear canal.
What is alcohol?
200
Removing the headboard and placing it under the client to provide a firm surface is used for what emergency procedure?
What is cardiopulmonary resucitation(CPR)?
300
Position that facilitates breathing in a client with severe respiratory or cardiac diorders. Patient is in high fowler's leaning over a bedside table supported by pillows.
What is orthopneic?
300
Way to protect yourself and your clients from unnecessary body fatigue, strain or injury.
What is using proper body mechanics?
300
This device is used for burn patients to keep the top linens off of the body.
What is a bed cradle?
300
This intervention uses warm water to dialate blood vessels and increase circulation for patients who have edema or tenderness to their feet and legs.
What is a foot soak?
300
With this type of bed, linens are fanfolded to the side away from the stretcher when receiving a patient back from a surgical procedure.
What is postoperative bed?
400
Position used for pelvic or perineal exam.
What is lithotomy?
400
This type of crutch is used for patients with multiple sclerosis.
What is a Lofstrand crutch?
400
The reason for not shaking linen or placing linens on the floor.
What is to prevent the spread of microorganisms?
400
Solid specks that can be mistaken for dandruff; the eggs associated with lice
What are nits?
400
This type of knot is used to secure restraints to the bed or chair rail.
What is a quick release knot?
500
Position used to assist in tube feedings or in emergency treatment of head injury or severe bleeding; Head is higher than feet.
What is Reverse Trendelenburg?
500
A patient who is paralyzed from the waist down.
What is parapalegic?
500
This device is placed at the foot of the bed to prevent abnormal plantar flexion(foot drop).
What is a foot board?
500
Itch mite that is extremely contagious and causes severe itching.
What is scabies?
500
This part of the bed linens is used to transfer a patient from bed to stretcher or move a patient up or down in the bed