Nclex-Rn (1) Fundamentals Positions Flashcards Latest Version Questions And Accurate Answers 2024-2025

NCLEX-RN (1) Fundamentals Positions Flashcards Latest version questions and accurate answers 2024-2025 complete document for study Q1 What are contractures and what causes them? A Joint and muscle rigidity caused by muliple reasons: from staying in the same position for too long nerve damage muscular dystrophy 2 Q What are pressure injuries and what causes them? A Injuries of the skin and tissue due to prolonged pressure on the skin.3 Q Why do we change the clients position by turning them at least every 2 hours? A It helps to: Prevent pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers/bed sores) Prevent pneumonia by breaking up mucus secretions in lungs Prevent contractures 4 Q What does HOB mean? A Head of Bed HOB refers to the position that the head of the bed is in. Example: HOB elevated or HOB flat. 5Q What is the most common position to place a client? A Fowlers position Fowlers position: HOB is elevated. This position prevents pressure of the diaphragm on the lungs and heart to promote breathing. It is common with cardiac and respiratory diseases. 6 Q Describe the HOB elevation in degrees for each Fowler position: low-Fowlers semi-Fowlers standard Fowlers high-Fowlers A low-Fowler: HOB elevated 15