Question

mrs. jasper is an older resident who has arthritis in her spine. you are asked to assist the nurse in a procedure that requires the client to be in a side-lying position. what turning procedure is required to place mrs. jasper in the correct position? ch:14
○ log-rolling
○ rolling
○ stretcher
○ moving the client in segments

question 8
2 pts
teodoro has been documented as being prone to postural hypotension. the nurse asks you to transfer him from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following procedures must be completed first, before you transfer him? ch:14
○ help the client sit on the side of the bed (dangle the legs).
○ get a wheelchair and lock the wheels.
○ find a helper.
○ identify the client according to employer policy.

Explanation:

First Question (Mrs. Jasper's Positioning)

For a patient with spinal arthritis, log - rolling is used to turn the patient while keeping the spine in alignment, which is crucial to prevent further injury. Rolling without proper alignment (like log - rolling) can harm the spine, a stretcher is for transporting not turning, and moving in segments would misalign the spine.

For a patient prone to postural hypotension, the first step before transfer is to help the client sit on the side of the bed (dangle the legs) to allow the body to adjust to the change in position and prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure. Getting a wheelchair, finding a helper, or identifying the client are important but not the first step in preventing postural hypotension - related issues during transfer.

Answer:

A. Log - rolling

Second Question (Teodoro's Transfer)