Question

a client is in bed and unable to move on her own. how often should the support worker reposition the client? ch:14
○ at least every hour
○ at least every 2 hours
○ at least every 4 hours
○ at least every shift

question 16
2 pts
the nurse asks the support worker to move a bed - bound client into the lateral position. which of the following describes this position? ch:14
○ lying on one side or the other
○ being in a 45 - degree sitting position
○ lying on the back
○ being in a 90 - degree sitting position

Explanation:

First Question (Repositioning Frequency)

In healthcare, for bed - bound clients, repositioning is done to prevent pressure ulcers. The standard practice is to reposition bed - bound clients at least every 2 hours. Repositioning every hour might be too frequent in most general care settings, every 4 hours or every shift is too infrequent and can lead to pressure injuries.

The lateral position in healthcare refers to a client lying on one side (either the left or the right side). A 45 - degree sitting position is a semi - Fowler's position, lying on the back is the supine position, and a 90 - degree sitting position is the Fowler's position. So the description that matches the lateral position is lying on one side or the other.

Answer:

B. At least every 2 hours

Second Question (Lateral Position)