NUR 164 Exam 4- Questions and Correct Answers
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What are the signs and symptoms of infection following surgery?
Fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, redness, delayed healing, tenderness/warmth, swelling, pain,
bleeding, or any discharge from the surgical site.
Why do you need a pulse assessment after surgery?
to ensure the patient's safety and detect any post-operative complications that arise.
Measuring the pulse gives important information about health. Any changes from normal heart
rate can indicate a health problem. Crucial for predicting and preventing clinical deterioration.
Why is it so important to move/turn your patient?
Moving/turning your patient allows to relive the pressure on the area at risk, maintain muscle
mass, and general tissue integrity, and ensure adequate blood supply to the risk area.
Pressure ulcer sites
-occiptal bone
-scapula
-spinous process
-elbow
-iliac crest
-sacrum
-ischium
-achilles tendon
, -heel
-sole
-ear
-shoulder
-anterior iliac spine
-trochanter
-thigh
-medial, lateral knee
-lower leg
-medial, lateral malleolus
-lateral edge of foot
-posterior knee
Proper body mechanics when moving/lifting
· While lifting, keep your back in a neutral position, knees bent, weight balanced on both feet.
· Tighten your stomach and back muscles to maintain a correct support position.
· Use your arms to support the person and let your legs do the lifting.
Functions of the skeletal system
support, protection, movement, storage for minerals and fat, blood cell production
pain meds prior to moving a patient
If the patient is in pain, administer the prescribed analgesic sufficiently in advance of the transfer
to allow the patient to participate in the move more comfortably.
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What are the signs and symptoms of infection following surgery?
Fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, redness, delayed healing, tenderness/warmth, swelling, pain,
bleeding, or any discharge from the surgical site.
Why do you need a pulse assessment after surgery?
to ensure the patient's safety and detect any post-operative complications that arise.
Measuring the pulse gives important information about health. Any changes from normal heart
rate can indicate a health problem. Crucial for predicting and preventing clinical deterioration.
Why is it so important to move/turn your patient?
Moving/turning your patient allows to relive the pressure on the area at risk, maintain muscle
mass, and general tissue integrity, and ensure adequate blood supply to the risk area.
Pressure ulcer sites
-occiptal bone
-scapula
-spinous process
-elbow
-iliac crest
-sacrum
-ischium
-achilles tendon
, -heel
-sole
-ear
-shoulder
-anterior iliac spine
-trochanter
-thigh
-medial, lateral knee
-lower leg
-medial, lateral malleolus
-lateral edge of foot
-posterior knee
Proper body mechanics when moving/lifting
· While lifting, keep your back in a neutral position, knees bent, weight balanced on both feet.
· Tighten your stomach and back muscles to maintain a correct support position.
· Use your arms to support the person and let your legs do the lifting.
Functions of the skeletal system
support, protection, movement, storage for minerals and fat, blood cell production
pain meds prior to moving a patient
If the patient is in pain, administer the prescribed analgesic sufficiently in advance of the transfer
to allow the patient to participate in the move more comfortably.
