Question

1. which of the following actions can cause a pressure injury? preventing skin - to - skin contact creating shearing forces during repositioning avoiding pressure on the mucous membranes relieving pressure to the bony prominences 2. what does proper positioning do for people? it makes it harder for a person to breathe. it decreases circulation it helps prevent contractures it increases pain 3. where are the pressure points for a person lying on their side? the hip, ear, and ankle the forehead, ear, and shin the top shoulder and hip, and rib area the heels, ears, and shins 4. which of the following accurately describes someone in the semi - fowlers position? lying on their back with their head up at a 20 to 45 degree angle lying on their back with their head up at a 15 degree angle lying on their side with pillows used for support sitting up with their head raised to a 90 degree position 5. which of the following accurately describes someone in the supine position? lying flat on their back or raised up as far as 60 degrees sitting up with their head raised to a 90 degree position

Explanation:

1. Shearing forces during repositioning can damage blood vessels and tissues, leading to pressure - injury. Preventing skin - to - skin contact, avoiding pressure on mucous membranes and relieving pressure to bony prominences are preventive measures.
2. Proper positioning helps in maintaining joint mobility and preventing contractures. It does not make breathing harder, decrease circulation or increase pain.
3. For a person lying on their side, the hip, ear and ankle are common pressure points due to weight - bearing.
4. The semi - Fowler's position is lying on the back with the head up at a 20 to 45 - degree angle.
5. The supine position is lying flat on the back or raised up as far as 60 degrees.

Answer:

1. Creating shearing forces during repositioning
2. It helps prevent contractures
3. The hip, ear, and ankle
4. Lying on their back with their head up at a 20 to 45 degree angle
5. Lying flat on their back or raised up as far as 60 degrees