NR 523 Positioning Exam and Bluepreint . Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 523 .

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The patient position most likely to cause respiratory compromise is (analysis) A. lateral decubitus B. prone C. lithotomy D. Trendelenburg* E. sitting 3. When releasing a patient from lithotomy ... position, the legs should be lowered simultaneously to avoid (application) A. deep vein thrombosis B. respiratory distress C. nerve injury D. hemodynamic instability* 4. An important nursing consideration the nurse should be aware of when positioning the patient in lithotomy include (application): A. attach the stirrup holders to the OR bed below the knee break B. slowly flex the legs, internally rotate them, and place them in stirrups C. transfer the patient to the OR bed with the hips at the knee break in the OR bed D. ensure that the stirrups are at the appropriate height and level* E. the arms should be on arm boards with palms supinated [Show More]

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