Medical Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
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When positioning a patient in Fowler's position, the head of the bed is elevated to approximately:
Answer: 45-60 degrees
Standard Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed to 45-60 degrees, commonly used for patients with respiratory or cardiac conditions.
The proper technique for oral suctioning includes:
Answer: Inserting without suction and applying suction during withdrawal
The catheter should be inserted without suction applied and suction activated only during withdrawal to prevent tissue damage.
When performing wound care, the correct technique for cleaning a wound is:
Answer: From the center of the wound outward
Wounds should be cleaned from the center (cleanest area) outward (least clean area) to prevent introducing bacteria.
The normal range for adult oral temperature is:
Answer: 97.0-99.0°F (36.1-37.2°C)
Normal adult oral temperature ranges from 97.0-99.0°F (36.1-37.2°C), with 98.6°F (37.0°C) being the commonly cited average.
When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:
Answer: At a 45-degree angle on the patient's stronger side
The wheelchair should be placed at a 45-degree angle on the patient's stronger side to allow the patient to bear weight and pivot on their stronger leg.
What should be checked before administering medication using the 'Five Rights'?
Answer: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
The Five Rights of medication administration are: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.