Basic Patient Care Procedures Flashcards
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What is the minimum frequency for repositioning an immobile patient to prevent pressure injuries?
Answer: Every 2 hours
Immobile patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure over bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers.
When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, the patient should be positioned in which manner?
Answer: Side-lying (lateral) with the head turned to the side
A side-lying position with the head turned toward the dependent side allows secretions and water to drain out, reducing aspiration risk.
A patient has a Stage 2 pressure injury on the sacrum. Which action is MOST appropriate for the PCT?
Answer: Report the wound to the nurse and reposition the patient off the area
Stage 2 wounds require immediate nursing assessment, appropriate wound care, and pressure offloading through repositioning.
The Braden Scale is used to assess a patient's risk for:
Answer: Developing pressure injuries
The Braden Scale evaluates sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear to predict pressure injury risk.
When performing perineal care on a female patient, the cleaning direction should be:
Answer: Front to back (urethra to anus)
Front-to-back cleaning prevents introducing fecal bacteria from the rectal area into the urethral meatus, reducing UTI risk.
Which sign indicates that a nasogastric tube feeding is being tolerated poorly?
Answer: Abdominal distension and nausea
Abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting are signs of feeding intolerance that must be reported to the nurse promptly.