Infection Prevention and Pin Care Guidelines

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What is an essential step to take before assisting a patient with ROM exercises?

Explaining the procedure to the patient (correct)

Performing the exercises quickly

Checking the patient's vital signs

Avoiding explaining to the patient

Why is it important to use good body mechanics when assisting patients with ROM exercises?

To make the exercises more difficult

To save energy and prevent injury (correct)

To tire the patient quickly

To increase the risk of strain

What is a crucial guideline to follow when beginning ROM exercises with a patient?

Move each joint through its normal ROM until feeling resistance (correct)

Use jerky movements to make it more challenging

Start abruptly and move quickly through the exercises

Ignore any pain or muscle spasms experienced by the patient

Why should you avoid overexerting patients during ROM exercises?

Fatigue and pain do not benefit the patient Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient experiences pain or muscle spasms during ROM exercises?

Stop immediately and report reactions to the nurse or provider Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow the provider's orders and understand the patient's diagnosis before engaging in ROM exercises?

To ensure appropriate exercises are chosen based on needs and capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported to the nurse or physician immediately if observed in a patient?

Cold, clammy, and pale skin Signup and view all the answers

How is a patient's level of consciousness commonly tested to assess orientation?

Asking the patient's name, date, and location Signup and view all the answers

In the recovery room, what should be checked every 15 minutes as part of routine monitoring?

Checking the IV for proper solution and flow rate Signup and view all the answers

What precaution is important to take to protect patients in the recovery room from potential harm?

Maintaining safety measures to prevent falls or injuries Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial not to ignore patients in the recovery room even if they seem well?

To prevent self-harm due to potential disorientation Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure in patients in the recovery room?

Anesthetic drugs or injuries from falls Signup and view all the answers

What should be done prior to cleaning the pin and the surrounding site?

Check the doctor's orders and position of the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is a general rule when cleansing the pin sites?

Cleanse pin sites with sterile, cotton-tipped applicators soaked in hydrogen peroxide Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step after removing the crusts at the pin sites?

Use a new applicator for each site Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of preventing infection during pin care?

Preventing access for any potential infection Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to gather supplies for a sterile procedure?

To ensure cleanliness and sterility during the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to address potential pressure areas or abrasions?

Examine all bony prominences and apply an antimicrobial agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of breathing exercises described in the text?

Improve vital capacity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to turn or change the patients' position every two hours post-surgery?

To prevent hypostatic pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which postoperative exercise is specifically mentioned for preventing hypostatic pneumonia?

Diaphragmatic breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of practicing turning, coughing, and deep-breathing exercises (TC&DB) before surgery according to the text?

To prevent hypostatic pneumonia following anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

How do deep-breathing exercises contribute to preventing postoperative conditions like atelectasis and pneumonia?

By maintaining and cleansing the airway Signup and view all the answers

Why are blow bottles and incentive spirometry commonly used in postoperative or prolonged bed-rest exercise programs?

To enhance lung function and prevent respiratory complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for the patient to perform leg and foot exercises before surgery?

Five times every three to five hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leg and foot exercises involves lying on your side?

Moving your legs as if riding a bike Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leg and foot exercises before surgery?

To maintain circulation and muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

In addition to maintaining circulation, what is another benefit of performing leg and foot exercises before surgery?

Relieving pressure areas Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to change or turn the patient's position regularly before surgery?

To improve circulation and relieve pressure areas Signup and view all the answers