Caring for the Client on Complete Bedrest
1) Which of these is correct definition of bedrest?
a) Enforced and prolonged immobility.
b) A therapy designed to provide the client with time to rest and heal.
c) An inability to move caused by illness or injury.
d) A limited ability to ambulate without assistance.
2) Which of these are complications of bedrest?
a) Elevated blood pressure, confusion, pressure sores, lung infections.
b) Contractures, urinary tract infections, low blood pressure, thrombus.
c) Pressure sores, contractures, lung infections, thrombus.
d) Muscle wasting, bone loss, confusion, contractures.
3) Which of the following are considered to be the causes of pressure sores?
a) Heat, moisture, pressure.
b) Friction, pressure, shear force.
c) Low body fat, immobility, pressure.
d) Shear force, cold, friction.
4) Which of these actions that can help prevent pressure sores?
a) Position changes, keeping skin clean and dry, daily exercise.
b) Proper positioning, position changes, moisturizing lotions.
c) Padding, keeping skin clean and dry, range of motion exercises.
d) Position changes, padding, keeping skin clean and dry.
5) The maximum amount of time a client should remain in one position is:
a) Two hours.
b) One hour.
c) Four hours.
d) Three hours.
6) Possible signs of a thrombus would include:
a) Pain, swelling, lack of sensation.
b) Numbness, heat, redness.
c) Pain, heat, redness.
d) Cold, pain, swelling.
7) A therapeutic action that can help prevent contractures would be:
a) Daily ambulation.
b) Range of motion exercises.
c) Coughing and deep breathing.
d) Massage.
8) Therapeutic actions that can help prevent lung infections would be:
a) Coughing and deep breathing.
b) Range of motion exercises.
c) Daily ambulation.
d) Speech therapy.
9) Identify a risk associated with the bone loss caused by bedrest.
a) Development of pressure sores.
b) Contractures.
c) Muscle weakness.
d) Fractures.
10) Identify a therapeutic action that can help prevent both thrombus and urinary tract infection.
a) Range of motion exercises.
b) Coughing and deep breathing exercises.
c) Ensuring good hydration.
d) Frequent changes of position
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