Question

1. a patient who has been on bedrest is to get up in a chair. you help the patient to sit on the edge of the bed. the patient says “i’m dizzy”. what should you do?

a. rub the patients feet
b. help the patient to a standing position and see if the dizziness goes away
c. put a cool compress on the patient’s head
d. support the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away

1. to prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should:

a. change the patients position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves
b. get the patient out of bed if they are allowed to do so
c. ensure adequate nutrition will have special emphasis on protein intake
d. all of the above

1. foods on a liquid diet would include:

a. chicken, eggs, and toast
b. chopped and strained foods
c. broth, tea, and jello
d. lightly seasoned foods

1. foods that are high in vitamin c include:

a. oranges, tomatoes, and watermelon
b. potatoes, rasins, and bananas
c. liver, beef, and chicken
d. cheese, milk, and cottage cheese

1. which of these fluids is highest in protein?

a. vegetable broth
b. lemonade
c. tomato juice

Explanation:

1. When a patient on bed - rest is dizzy while sitting on the bed - edge, moving to a standing position or other non - supportive actions may be dangerous. Supporting the patient in a sitting position and waiting helps to assess the situation safely.
2. Changing the position regularly, getting the patient out of bed if allowed, and ensuring adequate nutrition including protein intake all contribute to preventing bedsores in the elderly.
3. Broth, tea, and jello are typical liquid diet foods. Chicken, eggs, toast, chopped and strained foods, and lightly seasoned foods are not liquid diets.
4. Oranges, tomatoes, and watermelon are well - known for being high in vitamin C. The other options do not have high levels of vitamin C.
5. Among the options, tomato juice has more protein compared to vegetable broth and lemonade which are low in protein.

Answer:

1. d. Support the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away
2. d. All of the above
3. c. Broth, tea, and jello
4. a. Oranges, tomatoes, and watermelon
5. c. Tomato juice