Positioning and Draping in Physical Therapy

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The main objective of short-term positioning is __.

Preparing for an examination, performing a specific exercise, or making minor postural adjustments.

Three considerations in short-term positioning are , access, and comfort.

Safety

Long-term positioning is necessary because patients may have voluntary movements.

Limited

In long-term positioning, it is essential to change a patient's position every __ hours.

Two

Poor positioning can cause pressure ulcers, contractures, and __ issues.

Cardiopulmonary

The rationale for long-term positioning includes allowing efficient function of the patient's __ systems.

Organ

In supine position, areas to watch include the occipital protuberance and __.

Posterior superior iliac spine

To relieve pressure under the sacrum in supine positioning, use special __ or frequent turning.

Cushioning

In long-term positioning, the Fowler position is a position with the head of bed elevated.

Semi-reclined

Trendelenburg position is where the head is __ than the feet.

Lower

When positioning a patient prone, areas to watch include the forehead and __.

Ear

Proning technique is used for managing acute respiratory distress due to illnesses like __.

COVID-19

In sidelying position, the lateral recumbent position can be left or __.

Right

The areas to monitor when a patient is sidelying include the lateral head of the humerus and the __.

Greater trochanter of femur

Sitting position requires attention to ischial tuberosities and __.

Sacrum

The main rationale for draping includes protection of the patient’s modesty and __.

Dignity

Cultural considerations in draping may include strong preference for a healthcare provider of the sex.

Same

Abuse issues may involve a higher incidence of chronic pain and require good __ with patients.

Communication

One principle of draping is to cover any surface that the patient’s skin will __.

Touch

In draping, layers should be used to cover all areas completely and expose only the areas you __.

Need to see

Proper draping techniques can be reviewed in recordings available in __.

Canvas

In short-term positioning, the selected position should provide __ accessibility.

Necessary

When performing long-term positioning, constant stress and irritation of any __ should be avoided.

Joints

Frequent turning of a patient in long-term positioning is necessary to prevent excessive pressure to soft tissue and __.

Bony prominences

Long-term positioning includes different positions such as supine, prone, sidelying, and __.

Sitting

To ensure comfort during positioning, the use of __ is critical.

Pillows

Short-term positioning may require minor __ adjustments during a procedure.

Postural

In supine positioning, relief of calcaneal pressure can be achieved by placing a pillow under the __.

Calves

Every patient should be repositioned to prevent fluid drainage in the lungs and poor __ return.

Venous

The high Fowler position elevates the head of the bed between __ to 90 degrees.

80

A frequent position for patients needing ventilation support is __ position.

Prone

During sidelying positioning, the uppermost arm should be __ with a pillow.

Supported

In long-term positioning, the multipodus boot is designed to take pressure off the __.

Feet

The heel lift boot in long-term positioning helps to elevate the __ to prevent pressure injuries.

Heels

For effective treatment, it is critical to provide access and __ to the body areas needing treatment.

Exposure

In short-term positioning, any maneuver should consider the patient's __ and needs.

Safety

Cushioning in the prone position should facilitate clear airway maintenance without compromising the __ spine.

Cervical

In supine positioning, a heel float or heel suspension device is used to reduce pressure on the __.

Heel

The decision of whether a position is comfortable requires a check with the patient.

Quick

Proper draping also protects the patient's __ from potential injury during procedures.

Clothing

In supine positioning, areas such as the ischial tuberosities must be checked for potential __.

Ulcers

The lateral acromion process is a critical area to monitor during __ positioning.

Sidelying

A key factor in long-term positioning is to provide support and stability for the patient's , trunk, and extremities.

Head

Awake prone positioning as a treatment method is a response to __ conditions.

Respiratory

Short-term positioning may be necessary for __ therapy interventions.

Physical

One objective of long-term positioning is to prevent soft tissue and joint __.

Contractures

Cultural issues surrounding draping may involve taboos against wearing garments worn by __.

Others

During long-term positioning, adequate access to areas needing treatment while ensuring patient __ is essential.

Dignity

When patients undergo prone positioning for respiratory therapy, it typically requires multi-person __.

Technique

Long-term positioning in the semi-Fowler position elevates the head of the bed to degrees.

30

Proper draping respects boundaries and ensures __ participation in the treatment process.

Active

Patients may experience discomfort due to improper __ during therapies.

Positioning

The use of can enhance patient comfort during draping and treatment.

Linens

Positioning helps with efficient functioning of the patient’s systems.

Organ

In supine positioning, attention should be given to the inferior angle of the __.

Scapula

In the prone position, areas of concern are typically located around the __ and legs.

Torso

The goal during positioning is to ensure optimal safety, __, and access for the patient.

Comfort

The patient’s clothing and personal __ must be protected during draping.

Dignity

In physical therapy, it’s vital to teach methods for maintaining patient __ during procedures.

Comfort

Long-term positioning can prevent the development of pressure __ in susceptible areas.

Ulcers

When conducting a procedure, it's essential to __ the patient’s privacy by using appropriate draping.

Respect

Regular checks in long-term positioning are necessary to ensure appropriate __ and comfort.

Accessibility

The prone position has become more widely used in healthcare due to its benefits in managing __ distress.

Respiratory

Proper monitoring during sidelying ensures the prevention of injury to the __ and limbs.

Head

Draping practices should consider preferences when forming protocols.

Cultural

Providing warmth during procedures is an important aspect of patient __.

Comfort

In positioning, certain areas are more __ to damage and should be monitored closely.

Vulnerable