Comprehensive Answers Graded A 2024-2025
admission - ✔️✔️official entry of a person into a health care setting
entrapment - ✔️✔️Getting caught, trapped, or entangled in spaces created by the bed
rails, the mattress, the bed frame, the head-board, or the foot-board
full visual privacy - ✔️✔️having the means to be completely free from public view while in
bed
person's unit - ✔️✔️the space, furniture, and equipment used by the person in the agency
the person's unit is designed for - ✔️✔️comfort, safety, and privacy. it is meant to be
personal and home-like as possible
comfort - ✔️✔️is the state of well-being
what factors are controlled to keep a person comfortable? - ✔️✔️temperature, ventilation,
noise, odors, and lighting
rooms are furnished and equipped for - ✔️✔️safety and to meet basic needs- comfort,
sleep, elimination, nutrition, hygiene, and activity.
how is a bed positioned when a person is sleeping? - ✔️✔️flat
semi-fowler's - ✔️✔️30 degree. sometimes the feet are up 15 degrees
fowler's - ✔️✔️head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees
high-fowler's position - ✔️✔️The head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
Trendelenburg's bed position - ✔️✔️When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot of
the bed is raised. by doctor's order only
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ✔️✔️The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the
bed is lowered. doctor's order
how many entrapment zones are there in a hospital? - ✔️✔️7
What persons are at greatest risk for entrapment? - ✔️✔️Are older
• Are frail
, • Are confused or disoriented
• Are restless
• Have uncontrolled body movements
• Have poor muscle control
• Are small in size
• Are restrained
top drawer of bedside stands - ✔️✔️used for eyeglasses, books, kidney basin with oral
hygiene items.
middle drawer or shelf of bedside stand - ✔️✔️stores the wash basin with personal care
items
bottom drawer or lower shelf of bedside stand - ✔️✔️stores bedpan, urinal, and toilet
paper
The call system lets the person - ✔️✔️signal for help
When using an intercom system - ✔️✔️remember confidentiality
Persons with limited hand mobility may need - ✔️✔️a signal light that is turned on by
tapping it with a hand or fist.
what are musts for the call light system? - ✔️✔️Keep the signal light within the person's
reach.
• Place the signal light on the person's strong side.
• Remind the person to signal when help is needed
.• Answer signal lights promptly.
• Answer bathroom and shower or tub room signal lights at once.
• Check the care plan for special communication measures.
• Check these persons often.
Which of the following guidelines should be observed when setting room temperature in
a long-term care setting? - ✔️✔️Higher temperatures are better for ill or older people.
Dull lighting in a nursing unit can contribute to which of the following negative
outcomes? - ✔️✔️increase falls
What is the over-bed table used for? - ✔️✔️Meals, writing, and personal care
When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot is raised, the person is in which
position? - ✔️✔️Trendelenburg's
Which of the following interventions may help reduce noise in health care agencies? -
✔️✔️Answering phones promptly