Basic Care and Comfort Flashcards
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A patient with limited mobility is at risk for contractures. Which intervention best prevents hip flexion contractures?
Answer: Perform passive range-of-motion exercises and position the patient prone periodically
Prone positioning and regular ROM exercises maintain hip extension and prevent the shortening of hip flexor muscles that leads to contractures.
A patient rates their pain as 3/10 after receiving an analgesic 30 minutes ago. The patient states they feel comfortable enough to sleep. The LPN should:
Answer: Document the pain reassessment and allow the patient to rest
A pain score of 3/10 with patient-reported comfort is an acceptable treatment outcome; documenting and allowing rest is appropriate.
Which assessment finding indicates a correctly fitting pair of axillary crutches?
Answer: There is a 2–3 finger width gap between the axilla and the crutch pad
A 2–3 finger width gap between the axilla and the crutch pad prevents axillary nerve and brachial plexus injury from weight bearing through the axilla.
A patient who is NPO asks for water to take an oral medication. The LPN should:
Answer: Give the medication with a small sip of water after clarifying NPO orders with the provider
NPO orders often allow small sips of water for essential medications; the provider should clarify whether medication administration with water is permitted.
Which finding during a skin assessment requires the most urgent follow-up for a patient on bedrest?
Answer: Non-blanchable redness over the sacrum
Non-blanchable redness (Stage 1 pressure injury with possible deep tissue involvement) over a bony prominence indicates tissue ischemia and requires immediate intervention.
When teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet, which food choice by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?
Answer: Canned soup
Canned soups are typically high in sodium and should be avoided or limited on a low-sodium diet; this choice indicates a teaching gap.
A patient with a stage 2 pressure injury on the coccyx has a moist wound base with no signs of infection. The most appropriate dressing choice is:
Answer: A hydrocolloid dressing to maintain a moist wound environment
Hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist wound environment that promotes autolytic debridement and re-epithelialization in Stage 2 pressure injuries.