Exam 13: Support Surfaces and Special Beds

_________________ beds are for patients who are immobile or otherwise are confined to the bed;they support a patient's weight on air-filled cushions.

Which of the following is a limitation of the bariatric bed?

After comparing the benefits of the following support surfaces,the nurse realizes that a patient with multiple trauma and/or spinal cord injury is expected to be placed on a(n):

Of the following problems that may occur with the use of an air-fluidized bed,which is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Use of the low-air-loss bed is contraindicated in patients with ___________________.

The patient is admitted with a large stage 4 pressure ulcer on his coccyx.After comparing the benefits of the following support surfaces,the nurse would choose which of the following as most appropriate for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in an air-fluidized bed.She places the patient in semi-Fowler's position using foam wedges,even though she realizes that:

A patient is on bed rest after sustaining injuries in a car accident.Which nursing action helps prevent complications of immobility?

What is the most important factor in preventing and treating pressure ulcers?

The patient will be going home but still requires an air-fluidized bed.Before discharge,it will be necessary for the company that is leasing the bed to inspect the home for accessibility and ________________.

The major cause of pressure ulcers is ________________.

It is recommended that the Rotokinetic bed stay in the rotation mode for at least _______ hours a day.

When working with a patient who is being placed on an air mattress/overlay,the nurse should:

The patient requires a support surface to help prevent pressure ulcers.He has a large open wound on his leg that is dressed daily.The nurse must choose which support surface would be most appropriate.What does the nurse realize when comparing the different types of support surfaces?

The patient is admitted to the hospital.Part of the patient assessment will include: (Select all that apply. )

____________ are defined as localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue,usually over a bony prominence,as a result of pressure,or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

An air-suspension bed is contraindicated for the patient with:

A ______________ serves as an artificial layer of fat to protect bony surfaces.

After comparing the following support surfaces,the nurse realizes that an extremely obese patient should benefit from the use of a(n):

The nurse understands that an _____________________ using foam,air,water,or gel can be placed on top of the mattress to provide pressure relief.