Vital Signs
This is the normal respiratory rate for adults
What is 12-20
The ideal WC cushion for someone with severe scoliosis, with skeletal deformities in the frontal and sagittal planes, along with pelvic obliquity
What is a custom molded cushion
a localized area of maroon discoloration of intact skin that feels mushier than the surrounding tissue.
What is a deep tissue injury
This set of movement precautions includes no bending, lifting, or twisting
What are spinal precautions
The maneuver that involves holding breath through exertion, causing Increased intrathoracic pressure and peripheral blood pressure
What is the Valsalva maneuver
This is identified as a 20 point or greater systolic, or 10 point or greater diastolic decrease in blood pressure following a positional change.
What is Orthostatic Hypotension
The wheelchair leg rests are __________ causing increased risk of forward sliding and sacral sitting
What is too long
To avoid a pressure ulcers in dependent patients, a patient should be repositioned at this frequency
What is every 2 hours
Posterior THA precautions include no flexion past 90 degrees, no _______, and no internal rotation of the surgical leg
What is no Adduction
The Muscle of the abdominal wall that runs in a horizontal direction and compresses the abdominal contents
What is the transverse abdominus
The classification of heart rate in an adult when their heart is beating faster than 100 BPM
What is tachycardia
If a WC seat is too deep, it may cause pressure in the ___________, which may lead to skin discomfort or compromised circulation
What is the Popliteal area
The greater trochanter and ribs would be at greater risk for pressure injuries in this position
What is sidelying
A subject who requires no hands-on assistance, but requires some type of cues or set-up to complete the task, requires this type of assistance
What is supervision
A person with tight glutes and hamstrings may have this kind of pelvic tilt
What is posterior pelvic tilt
A pulse that is strong, and cannot be easily obliterated with palpation
What is a bounding pulse
In regards to seat back height, the upholstery should be below the ____________ of the scapula
What is the inferior angle
This area are among the most common contracture sites in the supine position
What are ankle plantar flexors
This level of assistance is categorized when a patient expends 25 - 49% of effort for the task
What is Max Assist
The single most important measure to reduce the risk of transmitting microorganisms
What is handwashing
The blood pressure category of someone who displays a BP of 140/90
What is stage II hypertensive
The correct WC cushion for a patient with paraplegia has poor skin sensation, cannot re-position themself easily or frequently, and is at high risk for skin breakdown. They have good trunk strength and sitting balance, and transfer via mechanical lift.
What is Roho air cell cushion
This stage of pressure ulcer may include undermining of adjacent tissue, blue and hard skin, and may extend to the fascia
What is necrosis
A patient who moved from supine to sitting at the EOB with no needed assistance, no bed features, or cueing, and then performed a sit to stand transfer with a FWW and hands on for safety would be THIS FIM level for bed mobility
What is Independent
According to universal design, on the approach to a building, a entrance ramp needs to be a minimum of this many inches
What is 36 inches