PATIENT CENTERED CARE - exam
3 2025 Questions and Answers
is bed rest good for health?
which conditions is it necessary for? - --Answer ---no medical indication its
good for health
-deteriorates strength
-conditions that require it include: head/spine/lower extremity trauma, cardiac or
cerebral ischemia, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory compromise or active bleeding
functions that occur during sleep - --Answer --repair of tissue
healthy brain and immune function
atelectasis - --Answer --collapsed air sacs that prevent oxygen exchange
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,aspiration risk increases if head of bed is under 30 degrees
sleep apnea - --Answer --momentary gaps in regular breathing while sleeping
when paired with atelectasis it causes bigger problems
skin complications of bed rest - --Answer ---skin lesions/pressure ulcers
-ulcers are an indication of quality of nursing care pt is receiving
-pressure should be relieved every 2 hours for at least 5 minutes
sleep and cognition complications of bed rest...the loss of the upright posture
results in... - --Answer --altered sleep-wake cycle
decreased problem solving
disinterest in health
decreased social interaction
lower back pain
bone complications of bed rest - --Answer --increased calcium excretion
stops sending signals for the bone to rebuild itself
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, 10 minutes of exercise a day stop the bone degredation problem
functional decline that accompanies bed rest - --Answer ---decreased ability
to perform ADLs
-general weakness
-loss of independence
barrier to increasing patients activity who are on or coming off of bedrest - --
Answer --weakness
pain
fatigue
frailty
devices present
lack of staff to assist pt
risk of falls
how to prevent risk of immobility - --Answer --document level of mobility
and reassess continually
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3 2025 Questions and Answers
is bed rest good for health?
which conditions is it necessary for? - --Answer ---no medical indication its
good for health
-deteriorates strength
-conditions that require it include: head/spine/lower extremity trauma, cardiac or
cerebral ischemia, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory compromise or active bleeding
functions that occur during sleep - --Answer --repair of tissue
healthy brain and immune function
atelectasis - --Answer --collapsed air sacs that prevent oxygen exchange
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,aspiration risk increases if head of bed is under 30 degrees
sleep apnea - --Answer --momentary gaps in regular breathing while sleeping
when paired with atelectasis it causes bigger problems
skin complications of bed rest - --Answer ---skin lesions/pressure ulcers
-ulcers are an indication of quality of nursing care pt is receiving
-pressure should be relieved every 2 hours for at least 5 minutes
sleep and cognition complications of bed rest...the loss of the upright posture
results in... - --Answer --altered sleep-wake cycle
decreased problem solving
disinterest in health
decreased social interaction
lower back pain
bone complications of bed rest - --Answer --increased calcium excretion
stops sending signals for the bone to rebuild itself
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, 10 minutes of exercise a day stop the bone degredation problem
functional decline that accompanies bed rest - --Answer ---decreased ability
to perform ADLs
-general weakness
-loss of independence
barrier to increasing patients activity who are on or coming off of bedrest - --
Answer --weakness
pain
fatigue
frailty
devices present
lack of staff to assist pt
risk of falls
how to prevent risk of immobility - --Answer --document level of mobility
and reassess continually
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