When should postmortem care be performed?
a. after the family views the body
b. immediately after doctor pronounces the patient dead
c. when rigor mortis sets in
d. after the body goes to the morgue. - Answers -b. immediately after doctor
pronounces the patient dead
(Postmortem care needs to be done before rigor mortis sets in so that the patient's
appearance can be maintained.)
A walker may be used if the client can
a. support some weight
b. use her hands well
c. balance without help
d. walk independently - Answers -a. support some weight
( A resident must be able to support some weight before using a walker.)
A cane should be used on
a. the affected (weak) side of the body
b. the unaffected (strong) side of the body
c. the side with the strongest arm
d. the weak side one day, and the strong side the next day - Answers -b. the unaffected
(strong) side of the body
(If the cane is not used on the strong, the resident may fall.)
When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient
closely for signs of
a. redness
b. dizziness
c. fainting
d. cyanosis - Answers -d. cyanosis
(Cyanosis is an indication of poor circulation, which could lead to tissue death. The
nurse aide should stop the treatment and report it to the charge nurse.)
A surgical bed should be left in what position?
a. Fowler's position
b. lowest horizontal position
c. semi-Fowler's position
d. highest position - Answers -d. highest position
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