SRNA EXAM TERMS/IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Most falls occur: - Answers :during the evening
Fowler Position - Answers :semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees
Semi-FolwerPositioning (in bed) - Answers :The patient is supine, and the head of the
bed is raised 30 degrees
Trendelenburg position - Answers :lying on back with body tilted so that the head is
lower than the feet
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - Answers :The head of the bed is raised and the foot
of the bed is lowered
supine - Answers :lying on the back
Bedpan is stored: - Answers :bedside stand
Closed bed - Answers :a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in
place
open bed - Answers :bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed
surgical bed - Answers :bed made so that a person can easily move onto it from a
stretcher
occupied bed - Answers :a bed made while a person is in the bed.
A surgical bed is kept in: - Answers :highest position
comatose - Answers :in a coma; extremely sleepy
Sims position - Answers :the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh
drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
prone position - Answers :lying face down
water temperature for complete bed bath is: - Answers :110F
Abduction - Answers :Movement away from the midline of the body
Adduction - Answers :Movement toward the midline of the body
Pronation - Answers :palm down
, bed boards are used to - Answers :Prevent the mattress from sagging
footboard - Answers :vertical support at the foot of a bed, helps to prevent footdrop.
trochanter roll - Answers :Rolled towel support placed against the hips and upper leg to
prevent external rotation of the legs.
footdrop - Answers :The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
plantar flexion - Answers :bends the foot downward at the ankle
contracture - Answers :the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments,
or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with
nonelastic fibrous tissues
trapeze is used to: - Answers :strengthen arm muscles
Passive ROM - Answers :ROM done by someone else
Flexion - Answers :Bending a body part
A single tip cane - Answers :To be used on the strong side
phantom pain - Answers :pain or discomfort felt in an amputated limb
chronic pain - Answers :episode of pain that lasts for 6 months or longer; may be
intermittent or continuous
persistant pain - Answers :chronic pain that has been present for 3 months or longer
Clean under fingernails with - Answers :The flat end of an orange wood stick
NPO - Answers :nothing by mouth
dysphagia - Answers :difficulty swallowing
edema - Answers :swelling
how many ml are in an oz? - Answers :30 mL = 1 oz
functional incontinence - Answers :the person has bladder control but cannot use the
toilet in time
indwelling catheter - Answers :one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time
Most falls occur: - Answers :during the evening
Fowler Position - Answers :semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees
Semi-FolwerPositioning (in bed) - Answers :The patient is supine, and the head of the
bed is raised 30 degrees
Trendelenburg position - Answers :lying on back with body tilted so that the head is
lower than the feet
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - Answers :The head of the bed is raised and the foot
of the bed is lowered
supine - Answers :lying on the back
Bedpan is stored: - Answers :bedside stand
Closed bed - Answers :a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in
place
open bed - Answers :bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed
surgical bed - Answers :bed made so that a person can easily move onto it from a
stretcher
occupied bed - Answers :a bed made while a person is in the bed.
A surgical bed is kept in: - Answers :highest position
comatose - Answers :in a coma; extremely sleepy
Sims position - Answers :the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh
drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
prone position - Answers :lying face down
water temperature for complete bed bath is: - Answers :110F
Abduction - Answers :Movement away from the midline of the body
Adduction - Answers :Movement toward the midline of the body
Pronation - Answers :palm down
, bed boards are used to - Answers :Prevent the mattress from sagging
footboard - Answers :vertical support at the foot of a bed, helps to prevent footdrop.
trochanter roll - Answers :Rolled towel support placed against the hips and upper leg to
prevent external rotation of the legs.
footdrop - Answers :The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
plantar flexion - Answers :bends the foot downward at the ankle
contracture - Answers :the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments,
or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with
nonelastic fibrous tissues
trapeze is used to: - Answers :strengthen arm muscles
Passive ROM - Answers :ROM done by someone else
Flexion - Answers :Bending a body part
A single tip cane - Answers :To be used on the strong side
phantom pain - Answers :pain or discomfort felt in an amputated limb
chronic pain - Answers :episode of pain that lasts for 6 months or longer; may be
intermittent or continuous
persistant pain - Answers :chronic pain that has been present for 3 months or longer
Clean under fingernails with - Answers :The flat end of an orange wood stick
NPO - Answers :nothing by mouth
dysphagia - Answers :difficulty swallowing
edema - Answers :swelling
how many ml are in an oz? - Answers :30 mL = 1 oz
functional incontinence - Answers :the person has bladder control but cannot use the
toilet in time
indwelling catheter - Answers :one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time
