The nurse is repositioning her patient in the side-lying ...

[darbym82]

The nurse is repositioning her patient in the side-lying position. To avoid putting the patient at risk for pressure ulcers, the HOB should be placed at:
 
  a. flat.
  b. 90 degrees.
  c. 30 degrees.
  d. 45 degrees.

Question 2

The nurse knows that mechanical debridement involves all of the following except:
 
  a. wet to dry dressings.
  b. whirlpool baths.
  c. damp to dry dressing.
  d. enzymatic dressing.

[bigsis44]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When side-lying, patients should be positioned at 30 degrees, as opposed to 90 degrees, to avoid positioning the patient directly on bony prominences such as the head of the trochanter.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Enzymatic debridement is achieved through the application of topical agents containing enzymes that work by breaking down the fibrin, collagen, or elastin present in devitalized tissue, thus allowing for its removal. Mechanical debridement is a nonselective form of debridement because it not only removes the necrotic tissue, but also can remove or disturb exposed viable tissue that may be in the wound. The main forms of mechanical debridement are wet/damp-to-dry dressings and whirlpools.

[darbym82]

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