Answer to Question 1
A
Support the calves with pillows. Heels should not be in contact with the bed to prevent prolonged pressure of the mattress on the heels. This sometimes is referred to as floating heels. Rest the patient's head against the mattress or on a small pillow. This prevents flexion contractures of the cervical vertebrae. A pillow behind the upper back would put the torso out of alignment. Position a pillow at the lower back to support the lumbar vertebrae and decrease flexion of the vertebrae. Use pillows to support the arms and hands if the patient does not have voluntary control or use of the hands and arms. This prevents shoulder dislocation from the effect of downward pull of unsupported arms, promotes circulation by preventing venous pooling, and prevents flexion contractures of arms and wrists.
Answer to Question 2
1.5
Gently insert the thermometer into the anus in the direction of the umbilicus 3.5 cm (1.5 inches) for an adult. Do not force the thermometer.
Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
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Symptoms of a patient in shock
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The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues