Exam 12: Support Surfaces and Special Beds

The patient is in an air-fluidized bed.The nurse notices that there is a tear in the filter sheet.She should:

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

An ______________ rests on top of the hospital mattress and uses foam,air,water,gel,or combinations of these products to provide pressure relief.

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

When focusing on pressure ulcer prevention,it is important to note that __________ refers to pressure being spread out over the surrounding area instead of directly over a bony prominence.

The _______________ bed rotates and improves skeletal alignment with a constant side-to-side rotation up to 90 degrees.

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):

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 ________________.

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

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