Basic Patient Care Procedures Flashcards
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When performing a bed bath for a bedridden patient, the PCT should wash body areas in which sequence?
Answer: Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineum
The standard bed bath sequence proceeds from cleanest to most soiled areas: face → neck → arms → chest → abdomen → legs → perineum.
What is the recommended water temperature for a patient bath?
Answer: 95–100°F (35–38°C)
Bath water should be 95–100°F (35–38°C) — warm enough for comfort but cool enough to prevent burns, especially in patients with reduced sensation.
When assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:
Answer: On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed
Positioning the wheelchair on the patient's stronger side at 45° allows the patient to pivot using their stronger limbs for a safer, more controlled transfer.
Range of motion (ROM) exercises should be performed to each joint through its full range:
Answer: 3–5 times per joint per session
Passive ROM exercises are typically performed 3–5 repetitions per joint to maintain flexibility and prevent contractures without overstressing tissues.
Which positioning device helps prevent foot drop in a bedridden patient?
Answer: Foot board or high-top sneakers
A foot board or high-top therapeutic sneakers maintain dorsiflexion of the foot, preventing the plantar flexion contracture known as foot drop.
What is the correct technique for moving a patient up in bed using a draw sheet?
Answer: Use two caregivers, fan-fold the sheet, and slide on the count of three
Using two caregivers with a draw sheet reduces shear forces and injury risk for both the patient and the caregivers.