Patient Positioning Techniques in Nursing

Patient Positioning Techniques in Nursing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills, Health, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to position patients in various positions such as Fowler's, supine, prone, lateral, and SIMS. It emphasizes the importance of patient privacy, hygiene, and proper body alignment. The tutorial also covers the use of pillows and other supports to ensure patient comfort and safety during repositioning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step before adjusting a patient's position?

Introduce yourself to the patient

Perform hand hygiene

Provide privacy

Raise the bed to a working height

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the supported Fowler's position, at what angle should the head of the bed be raised?

45 degrees

30 degrees

90 degrees

60 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be placed at the lumbar back if needed in the supported supine position?

A rolled towel

A pillow

A sandbag

A blanket

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which position requires the removal of the patient's pillow before adjustment?

30-degree lateral position

Supported Fowler's position

Supported supine position

Prone position

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the prone position, where should a towel or pillow be placed for support?

At the feet

Under the knees

Beneath the abdomen

Under the head

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle between the hip and the mattress in the 30-degree lateral position?

45 degrees

15 degrees

30 degrees

60 degrees

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which item is used to maintain dorsiflexion of the foot in the 30-degree lateral position?

A pillow

A rolled towel

A therapeutic boot

A sandbag

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