44 Questions
In which position is the patient lying on their back with hips and knees flexed and thighs apart supported with raised stirrups?
Lithotomy
Which position is indicated for access to the lower pelvis and for rectal, genital, and vaginal examinations?
Dorsal recumbent
What is the primary indication for the Low Fowler's position?
Reduce lower back pain
Which position promotes lung expansion, especially for ventilator-assisted patients, and is used for oral care and gastric feedings to reduce regurgitation?
Semi Fowler's
When is the lithotomy position commonly used?
For vaginal examinations
Which position is preferred for sleeping and also for post-op spinal surgery (excluding cervical surgery)?
Dorsal recumbent
What distinguishes the Semi Fowler's position from the Standard Fowler's position?
Angle of bed elevation
Which position is specifically indicated to prevent aspiration during tube feeding?
Low Fowler's
What is the primary indication for the Standard Fowler’s position?
Proper lung expansion
Which complication can arise from immobility in the musculoskeletal system?
Joint Contracture
What is a common urinary complication related to immobility?
Urinary Stasis
Which integumentary change can be a result of immobility?
Pressure Injury
What psychosocial effect might immobility contribute to?
Depression
In nursing diagnosis, which option might be related to the inability to move freely in bed?
Impaired Bed Mobility in Bed
What is one of the indications for placing a patient in a supine position?
For patients with vertebral and cervical traction
Which of the following is a planning action recommended for individuals dealing with immobility?
Participate in conditioning/rehab programs
How does urinary stasis relate to immobility?
It can lead to urinary retention and infections due to prolonged immobility.
What kind of gait pattern is recommended for individuals with poor balance and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?
Four point gait
In which gait pattern is stability compromised because only two points are in contact with the floor?
Two point gait
Which gait pattern is used when one lower extremity is unable to bear weight?
Three point gait
What type of walking aid has four points of contact with the ground, providing a wider base of support?
Walker
Which gait pattern is used when there's a lack of coordination and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?
Four point gait
What must be present for successful use of the two-point crutch gait pattern?
Good balance
When is the three-point crutch gait pattern typically used?
When one lower extremity cannot bear weight
What is the primary role of a walker compared to crutches or walking sticks?
Providing a wider base of support
In which gait pattern are three points in contact with the floor, involving two crutch points and one unaffected lower extremity?
Three point gait
What type of exercises are performed by the patient independently?
Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises
Which condition is a contraindication to Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises?
Healing fracture site
In which exercise would the patient need assistance from an external force?
Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises
What is a common reason for performing Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises?
Muscular weakness
Which condition requires caution with Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises?
Acute rheumatoid arthritis
In AAROM exercises, what type of assistance may be applied to help the patient?
Manual assistance
Which type of exercise is used in the presence of severe soft tissue trauma?
Passive Range of Motion (PROM) exercises
'Fatigue' is a condition that is usually associated with which type of exercise?
'Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises'
'Intensified symptoms with exercise' is a concern in which type of exercise?
'Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises'
What is the main indication for the SIM's Position?
Rectal examination
Which position is recommended for patients experiencing respiratory distress, such as those with severe cases of COVID-19 or ARDS?
Prone Position
In which position does the patient lie on their side with the hips and knees flexed for sigmoidoscopy?
Lateral Knee-Chest Position
What is the primary purpose of assuming the Fetal Position?
Cerebrospinal fluid aspiration
Which position allows for visualization and treatment of the perineal area?
SIM's Position
What differentiates the SIM's Position from the Prone Position?
Arm positioning
For which procedure is the Lateral Knee-Chest Position not commonly indicated?
Spinal Anesthesia
What distinguishes the Fetal Position from other positions mentioned?
Upper leg more acutely flexed
What is a characteristic feature of the Prone Position?
Hips and knees flexed
Learn about Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM), Passive Range of Motion (PROM), and Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises. Understand when each type of exercise is appropriate and their contraindications.
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