Question

68. The controller for the sequential compression therapy unit should be set between *

a. 15 mm Hg and 25 mm Hg.

b. 35 mm Hg and 55 mm Hg.

c. 75 mm Hg and 95 mm Hg.

d. 105 mm Hg and 125 mm Hg.

69. Sequential compression therapy is used to *

a. prevent contractures.

b. improve range of motion.

c. prevent blood clots.

d. reduce edema.

70. When giving a bed bath, wash the body in this order: *

a. face, trunk, pubic area, arms, legs, back.

b. face, trunk, arms, back, pubic area, legs.

c. face, arms, trunk, legs, back, pubic area.

d. hands, arms, face, trunk, legs, back, pubic area.

71. When caring for a patient who receives tube feeding, you should *

a. elevate the head while the feeding is infusing.

b. hang the formula when the bag is empty.

c. insert the tube prior to feeding the patient.

d. position the patient in the Sims’ position.

72. Cold affects the body by *

a. increasing edema.

b. causing vasoconstriction.

c. improving circulation.

d. causing vasodilation.

73. Which of the following statements about interacting with a patient’s family is incorrect? *

a. You should not participate in any family disagreements.

b. You should not discuss hospital business with a patient’s family.

c. You should disregard a family member’s complaint.

d. You should not judge the decision a family makes about patient care.

74. When giving a patient a whirlpool bath, you should *

a. pour liquid soap into the whirlpool.

b. leave the patient alone so he or she may relax.

c. drape the patient’s genital area with a bath towel.

d. set the water temperature to 105ºF.

75. Which of the following would be least effective for a patient with GERD? *

Answer 1

68. 15 mm Hg and 25 mm Hg.

The controller for the sequential compression therapy unit be used at much lower target pressures (<30 mm Hg)

69. Prevent blood clots

Sequential Compression Device (SCD) is a method of DVT prevention that improves blood flow in the legs.

70. face, arms, trunk, legs, back, pubic area.

71. elevate the head while the feeding is infusing.

Head is elevated to prevent aspiration

72. causing vasoconstriction.

73. You should not judge the decision a family makes about patient care.

Consider the principle, that is right to decision by the patient and family members.

74. set the water temperature to 105ºF.