Semi fowlers position - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder Questions with complete rationale Answers | STUDY set7 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a sliding hiatal hernia. In which position should the nurse expect the patient to report that the symptoms are more acute? a. Sitting b. Standing c. Lying down d. Semi-Fowlers 1. ANS: C lying down In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach slides up into the thoracic cavity when a patient is supine and then goes back into the abdominal cavity ...

paO2 : 80-100 mm Hg pH : 7.35-7.45 low pH : acidic high pH : alkalosis 2 | P a g e pa CO2 : 35-45 mm Hg HCO3 : 22-26 mEq/L respiratory acidosis : low pH, high co2, normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory acidosis : respiratory depression from anesthesia, overdose, increased intracranial pressure, airway obstruction from decreased alveolar capillary diffusion like pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, AND PE signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis 3 | P a g e : hypoventilation (hypoxia), ...

NUR 155 LATEST EXAM 4 GALEN COLLEGE 2024/2025 WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+) NUR 155 LATEST EXAM (NEW!!) The nurse is providing medication instructions to a parent. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further instruction? *I should cuddle my child after giving the medication *I can give my child a frozen juice bar after he swallows the medication *I should mix the medication in the baby food and give it when I f...

A patient arrives in the PACU AAO, but with difficulty breathing. They received single dose succinylcholine in the OR.Recovery would be expected in how many minutes? A. 15 B. 20 C. 35. D. 40 - Answer- Which is correct regarding post operative shivering? A. Increased O2 consumption, increased ventilatory requirements B. Decreased O2 consumption, increased ventilatory requirements C. Minor mechanism of heat production, prolonged PACU Phase 1 time D. Need for close monitoring for hypote...

Ch.34 Beds and Bed Making Exam Questions & Answers. Flat position - CORRECT ANSWER the usual sleeping position; used when client's have had spinal surgeries Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER the client is placed in the semi-upright sitting position (45-60 degrees) and may have their knees either bent or straight Low Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER a semi-sitting position in bed. The head of the bed is elevated 15 to 30 degrees Semi-Fowlers position - CORRECT ANSWER the head ...

A patient who has had spinal surgery is not permitted to bend at the waist or sit in a chair. To position the patient safely in bed, the nurse: a. uses logrolling to accomplish position changes from side to side b. keeps her in a prone position to keep pressure off her back c. moves the top half of her body first, then the middle, and finally legs d. places her in low or semi-fowlers position only (Ans- a. uses logrolling to accomplish position changes from side to side (logrolling,...

CAMRT - combination questions with answers 100% correct If a patient is in respiratory distress which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - Answer-high fowlers pt semi-sits with head raised at an angle of 45 to 90 degree off the table used for respiratory distress If a patient needs an enema tip insertion which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - Answer-sim...

A (Symptoms of hypothyroidism include extreme fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin, voice huskiness or hoarseness, menstrual disturbance, and numbness and tingling of the fingers. Bulging eyes, palpitations, and flushed skin would be signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.) - The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimotos thyroiditis. When assessing this patient, what sign or symptom would the nurse expect? A)Fatigue B) Bulging eyes C) Palpi...

SUPINE POSITION - lying on the back PRONE POSITION - lying face down FOWLERS POSITION - semi-sitting body position in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees HIGH FOWLERS POSITION - 90 degrees ORTHOPNEIC POSITION - Sitting upright, bending over resting elbows on table. Very helpful with breathing problems SEMI-FOWLERS POSITION - head of bed raised 30 degrees LITHOTOMY POSITION - lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION - pa...

If a patient is in respiratory distress which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - high fowlers pt semi-sits with head raised at an angle of 45 to 90 degree off the table used for respiratory distress If a patient needs an enema tip insertion which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - sims position the patient lies on either left or right side with the forwa...