PATIENT CENTERED CARE - EXAM 3
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Is bed rest good for health?
which conditions is it necessary for? - ANS -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 - ANS repair of tissue
healthy brain and immune function
atelectasis - ANS collapsed air sacs that prevent oxygen exchange
aspiration risk increases if head of bed is under 30 degrees
sleep apnea - ANS momentary gaps in regular breathing while sleeping
when paired with atelectasis it causes bigger problems
skin complications of bed rest - ANS -skin lesions/pressure ulcers
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, -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... -
ANS altered sleep-wake cycle
decreased problem solving
disinterest in health
decreased social interaction
lower back pain
bone complications of bed rest - ANS increased calcium excretion
stops sending signals for the bone to rebuild itself
10 minutes of exercise a day stop the bone degredation problem
functional decline that accompanies bed rest - ANS -decreased ability to perform ADLs
-general weakness
-loss of independence
barrier to increasing patients activity who are on or coming off of bedrest - ANS weakness
pain
fatigue
frailty
devices present
lack of staff to assist pt
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Is bed rest good for health?
which conditions is it necessary for? - ANS -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 - ANS repair of tissue
healthy brain and immune function
atelectasis - ANS collapsed air sacs that prevent oxygen exchange
aspiration risk increases if head of bed is under 30 degrees
sleep apnea - ANS momentary gaps in regular breathing while sleeping
when paired with atelectasis it causes bigger problems
skin complications of bed rest - ANS -skin lesions/pressure ulcers
1 Copyright ©2025 SIRJOEL ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, -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... -
ANS altered sleep-wake cycle
decreased problem solving
disinterest in health
decreased social interaction
lower back pain
bone complications of bed rest - ANS increased calcium excretion
stops sending signals for the bone to rebuild itself
10 minutes of exercise a day stop the bone degredation problem
functional decline that accompanies bed rest - ANS -decreased ability to perform ADLs
-general weakness
-loss of independence
barrier to increasing patients activity who are on or coming off of bedrest - ANS weakness
pain
fatigue
frailty
devices present
lack of staff to assist pt
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