CH13 Patient Positioning in Bed

What is the purpose of properly positioning or repositioning patients in bed?

Why is it important to assemble the necessary equipment before positioning a patient?

What should you do before positioning a patient in bed?

Why is it important to lock the wheels of the bed and raise or lower it to a comfortable working level?

What should you do with the bed rails when positioning a patient?

Why is it important to ask the patient what position would be most comfortable?

What should you do if the patient is in pain during positioning?

What should you do with any tubing or IV while positioning a patient?

What should you do to achieve proper alignment when positioning a patient?

Why is it important to observe the skin while positioning a patient?