Question

The client asks the nurse to adjust the bed so that the knees will be supported in a flexed position to limit sliding down in bed. The nurse explains that the position the client requests is contraindicated primarily to avoid

a) increasing friction on the heels

b) placing pressing on nerves behind the knees

c) causing stasis of blood in the lower legs

d) creating the knees to hyperextend

2)which client would be at the highest risk for a toxic medication level? A client

a) with decreased renal function who is taking an aminoglycoside antibiotic

b) wit high calcium intake and is taking a tetracycline antibiotic

c) with an increased rate of gastric motility taking an enteric coated preparation

d) who is a heavy smoker taking a theophylline, a bronchodilator

Answer 1

Question no 1

Venostasis that is also called as the venous stasis will occur in an individual who lies in a position that is the leg flexed at the knee site . So this position can lead to the reduced blood flow back to our heart . When this position is sustained for the person for a long period of time then it can lead to Chronic venous insufficiency as well as condition like deep vein thrombosis .

Option c is the answer

Option a is wrong as this position will not increase the friction in the heel of the individual

Option b is wrong as it will not compress any nerves when in a knee flexed position as sight movement of leg can relieve this compression.

Option d is wrong as hyperextension of knee will not occur in this position