DANGLING

Question 1

refers to sitting on the side of the bed with the feet hanging down

Answer 1

dangling

Question 2

RAISE BED TO WAIST LEVEL

Answer 2

to assess patient’s body alignment

Question 3

PLACE PATIENT IN SUPINE POSITION

Answer 3

to continually assess

Question 4

FACE HEAD OF BED AT 45-DEGREE ANGLE AND REMOVE PILLOWS

Answer 4

reduces twisting of body

Question 5

PLACE NURSE FEET IN WIDE BASE SUPPORT, WITH FOOT CLOSER TO BED IN FRONT OF OTHER FOOT

Answer 5

improve balance, allows transfer of body weight as you move the patient

Question 6

PLACE ARM NEARER HEAD OF BED UNDER PATIENT’S SHOULDERS, SUPPORTING HIS OR HEAD AND CERVICAL VERTEBRAE.

Answer 6

maintains alignment of head and cervical vertebrae and allows even lifting of patient’s upper trunk.