Nursing 105

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

5. The nurse observes that a patient’s bed is elevated 45 degrees at the head, with his knees slightly elevated. The nurse would be accurate in recording this patient’s positionas: a. Supine b. Prone c. Sims d. Fowler’s 6. The nurse plans to give a patient a backrub to help her relax. The most appropriate position for this patient is: a. Supine b. Prone c. Recumbent d. Fowler’s 7. A patient who has been on bed rest complains of calf pain in the left leg. The nurse’s assessment reveals edema and cool skin on the left leg with decreased peripheral pulses compared to the right leg. The nurse should: a. Position the patient on the right side b. Ambulate the patient as soon as possible c. Notify the physician d. Massage the affected leg 8. Preventing thrombus formation in an immobile patient can be best accomplished by: a. Massaging patient’s legs frequently b. Keeping bed in the knee gatchedposition c. Encouraging active exercise of patient’s legs four times aday d. Assessing circulation in patient’s extremities

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