ATI (Mobility) Questions with Correct Answers
How do you ensure that the elastic stockings fit (What do you measure) CORRECT ANSWER *Measure the Pt.'s calf circumference at the largest portion. *measure from the base of the heel to the buttock fold *make sure you can slip fingers between the device to make sure its not too tight What's the longest time SCD or elastic leggings should be left on? CORRECT ANSWER 8 hours Describe the supine position. Specifically comfortable for which client? CORRECT ANSWER Patient lying on their back facing upward specifically for clients who are recovering from surgery Describe the prone position. CORRECT ANSWER client lies flat on their abdomen. Describe the lateral position. Why is this position important? CORRECT ANSWER The client is laying on one side, knee on top of the knee, and hips and knees are flexed. helps relieve pressure on sacrum/ butt Describe Sims position. What do we use this position for? CORRECT ANSWER pt lying on stomach/side with leg bent out and arm bent out. often used for enemas and rectal exams Describe orthopneic position CORRECT ANSWER a sitting position to relieve respiratory difficulty in which the client sits on either end of the bed, leaning over an overbed table across the lap; an ad
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