Basic Care and Comfort Flashcards
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How often should a bedbound client typically be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?
Answer: At least every 2 hours
Repositioning at least every 2 hours relieves prolonged pressure on bony areas and prevents skin breakdown.
Which area is a common site for pressure ulcers in a client who lies on their back?
Answer: The sacrum (tailbone) and heels
Bony prominences like the sacrum and heels bear weight in the supine position and are high-risk for pressure injury.
What is an early warning sign of a developing pressure ulcer on light skin?
Answer: A reddened area that does not fade when pressure is removed
Non-blanching redness signals tissue damage and the start of a pressure ulcer that must be reported.
When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
Answer: On the client's stronger side, locked and angled close to the bed
Positioning the locked chair close on the stronger side gives the client leverage and a safe, short transfer.
Why should an aide use a gait belt during ambulation or transfers?
Answer: To provide a secure grip and support the client safely
A gait belt gives the aide a firm hold to support and steady the client, reducing fall risk for both.
When helping a client walk, where should the aide stand?
Answer: Slightly behind and to the weaker side
Standing slightly behind and to the weak side lets the aide catch or support the client if they begin to fall.
What position promotes lung expansion and eases breathing for a client with shortness of breath?
Answer: Fowler's position (head of bed raised)
Raising the head of the bed (Fowler's) allows the lungs to expand more fully and eases breathing.