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Garrulous

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Primary objectives for turning include which of the following? 1. Prevent postural hypotension. 2. Promote lung expansion. 3. Prevent retention of secretions. 4. Improve oxygenation.
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following is the only absolute contraindication to turning?
 
  a. When the patient cannot or will not change body position
  b. When poor oxygenation is associated with unilateral lung disease
  c. When the patient has or is at high risk for atelectasis
  d. When the patient has unstable spinal cord injuries


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The primary purposes of turning are to promote lung expansion, improve oxygenation, and pre-vent retention of secretions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
There are only two absolute contraindications to turning: unstable spinal cord injuries and traction of arm abductors.


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