Asked by Jeannyn Salinas on May 20, 2024
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Proper alignment for a patient in sitting position includes which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Head erect
B) Four-inch space between edge of seat and popliteal space
C) Vertebrae straight
D) Both feet elevated
Popliteal Space
The area behind the knee joint where the femur, tibia, and muscles related to knee movement are located.
Head Erect
An upright positioning of the head, typically used to improve breathing or digestion.
Vertebrae Straight
A condition or state where the vertebrae are aligned in a straight formation, avoiding abnormal curvature of the spine.
- Implement understanding of patient positioning and alignment to preserve or enhance respiratory capacity, blood flow, and skin health.
Verified Answer
BD
Brianna DillowMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C
Explanation :
Proper alignment for sitting position: head is erect,and vertebrae are in straight alignment.Body weight is evenly distributed on buttocks and thighs.Thighs are parallel and in horizontal plane.Both feet are supported on the floor,and ankles are comfortably flexed.A 2.5- to 5-cm (1- to 2-inch)space is maintained between the edge of the seat and the popliteal space on the posterior surface of the knee.
Learning Objectives
- Implement understanding of patient positioning and alignment to preserve or enhance respiratory capacity, blood flow, and skin health.