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must be continuous, weights must be free hanging, nothing should interfere
with the pulleys, patient must aligned correctly, check orders for amount of weights
Select the correct term
1cane 2Alterations in Urinary Elimination
3gait 4Principles of traction
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Terms in this set (107)
a device used to assist with walking, 15-30degree
while standing upright and grasping the
handgrips, resting the body's weight on the
Walker axillary bar puts
pressure on the vital nerves and can occlude
blood vessels in the axilla causing temporary or
permanent damage, including paralysis
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assistive device used by the resident
with weakness on one side, 15-30
cane degree
Devices used to assist injured or weak
patients with walking, 15-20 degrees, pad
crutches should be 3 to 4 fingerbreadths under the axilla,
tips at 4-6 inches in front of the patients feet
Always lock the brakes when the wheels are not in
motion,
Wheelchair
Normally capillary refill is less than 3 seconds or
within 5 second within an older adult
Neurovascular Assessment
Cover any open wounds with material as clean as can be found to help prevent
infection
Pad bony prominences with soft material to prevent pressure wounds
Applying first aid splint
Check circulation distal to the injury and loosen the splint ties if the tissue becomes
pale, cold, or blue
must be continuous, weights must be free hanging,
nothing should interfere with the pulleys, patient
Principles of traction must aligned correctly, check orders for amount of
weights
systematic examination of the patient for objective data to better define the
physical assesment patient's condition and to help the nurse in planning care, usually performed in a
head-to-toe format; a collection of objective data about changes in the patient's
body systems
an ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure has
caused tissue death
pressure sore
a person's manner of walking
gait
- type of turn that is used to cover distal parts
of the body
recurrent turns (bandages) - ex: skull, stump of an amputation
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NU 136 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
must be continuous, weights must be free hanging, nothing should interfere
with the pulleys, patient must aligned correctly, check orders for amount of weights
Select the correct term
1cane 2Alterations in Urinary Elimination
3gait 4Principles of traction
Don't know?
Terms in this set (107)
a device used to assist with walking, 15-30degree
while standing upright and grasping the
handgrips, resting the body's weight on the
Walker axillary bar puts
pressure on the vital nerves and can occlude
blood vessels in the axilla causing temporary or
permanent damage, including paralysis
1/
10
, 3/21/25, 7:40 NU 136 Exam 2 Flashcards |
AM
assistive device used by the resident
with weakness on one side, 15-30
cane degree
Devices used to assist injured or weak
patients with walking, 15-20 degrees, pad
crutches should be 3 to 4 fingerbreadths under the axilla,
tips at 4-6 inches in front of the patients feet
Always lock the brakes when the wheels are not in
motion,
Wheelchair
Normally capillary refill is less than 3 seconds or
within 5 second within an older adult
Neurovascular Assessment
Cover any open wounds with material as clean as can be found to help prevent
infection
Pad bony prominences with soft material to prevent pressure wounds
Applying first aid splint
Check circulation distal to the injury and loosen the splint ties if the tissue becomes
pale, cold, or blue
must be continuous, weights must be free hanging,
nothing should interfere with the pulleys, patient
Principles of traction must aligned correctly, check orders for amount of
weights
systematic examination of the patient for objective data to better define the
physical assesment patient's condition and to help the nurse in planning care, usually performed in a
head-to-toe format; a collection of objective data about changes in the patient's
body systems
an ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure has
caused tissue death
pressure sore
a person's manner of walking
gait
- type of turn that is used to cover distal parts
of the body
recurrent turns (bandages) - ex: skull, stump of an amputation
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