NUR 304 Test 2

NUR 304 Test 2
1. what is the supine/flat position used for?
Answer
sleeping, perineal care for men, patients who are hypotensive
2. 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
3. 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
4. what isthe trendelenburg position used for?
Answer
(entire bed frame tilted with head of bed down)
facilitates venous return in patient with poor peripheral perfusion
5. what is reverse trendelenburg used for?
Answer
(feet are lower down) used infrequently, prevent esophageal reflux
6. what does functional status describe?
Answer
the ability to physically perform ADLs and be independant - mostly used for older adults