In nursing, proper positioning is vital. It facilitates recovery and it aides in preventing complications. You can certainly expect some NCLEX questions that will address proper positioning.
Tips to Answering Some NCLEX-RN Questions on Proper Positioning
- Epidural puncture procedures- Side lying position
- Lumbar punctures- Supine position. This prevents cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which can lead to a severe spinal headache.
- Pulmonary embolism- Left Side with head down
- Heatstroke- Recovery position: flat on bed with the legs raised.
- Buck’s Traction- Elevate foot of the bed
- Pregnant woman with fetal distress-Left side, knee-chest
- Infant with spina bifida- Prone in order to avoid rupture of the sac.
- Post Myringotomy-On affected side
- Post Thyroidectomy-Fowler's or Semi-Fowler's
- Post Total Hip- Teach the patient to avoid sleeping on affected side, avoid flexing more than 45 degrees
- For patients confined to bed and unable to move-Reposition every 2 hours
Be sure you know all the basic positions and their proper terminology
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