8.
When a patient lies in bed for long periods of time, his muscles tend to become
atonic and _____________________.
9.
When positioning a patient, obtain assistance to move a heavy or
________________ patient.
10.
Unless being turned or a particular position is contraindicated, a patient should be
rotated through which four positions?
a. _______________________________.
b. _______________________________.
c.
_______________________________.
d. _______________________________.
11.
What should be done to prevent pressure and strain if a patient has a spinal injury
and cannot be turned?
________________________________________________________________
12.
If you must turn a patient with a spinal injury, which method should you use?
_________________.
13.
Proper body alignment of a patient who must lie on his back for a long period of
time gives ____________________and _____________________organs room to
function normally.
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