Mobility – Repositioning (What are things you need to think about when repositioning a client?) • Seeking assistance when moving or lifting a patient (e.g., when the patient is overweight or confused). • Patient limitations (e.g., changes in blood pressure, mobility restrictions) that affect safe transfer techniques Isometric verses isotonic contraction: • Isometric contraction (static contraction) causes an increase in muscle tension or muscle work but no shortening or active move...

NR 224 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE

NR 224 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE

NR224 Exam 2 Study Guide Revised CH40: Oxygenation 1. What is atelectasis and how do we prevent it? • Collapse of the alveoli that prevents the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. • Prevent it by using an incentive spirometer 2. Respiratory wise, what are you looking for/at when observing a patient? • Chest rise and fall 3. What are the 6 P’s of dyspnea? • -pulmonary bronchial constriction • -possible foreign body • -pulmonary embolus • -pneumothorax • -...

NR 224 Exam 2 Study Guide (version 3)Revised. Latest 2020. A Graded.Skin • Pressure ulcers o Stages – describe, identify Category/Stage I: Nonblanchable Redness. Intact skin presents with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over a bony prominence. Discoloration of the skin, warmth, edema, hardness, or pain may also be present. Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching but its coloring may differ from the surrounding area. The area may be painful, firm, soft, wa...