Asked by Susie Martinez on Sep 28, 2024
The patient has been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and needs to be repositioned using the logrolling technique. Which technique will the nurse use for logrolling?
A) Use at least three people.
B) Have the patient reach for the opposite side rail when turning.
C) Move the top part of the patient's torso and then the bottom part.
D) Do not use pillows after turning.
Torso
The central part of the human body to which the neck and limbs are attached.
Logrolling Technique
A method used in medical and rescue situations to move a patient without flexing the spinal column, by rolling them as a unified whole.
Pillows
Cushioned supports used for comfort, typically while sleeping or sitting.
- Determine the proper care strategies for patients diagnosed with specific ailments, such as spinal cord injuries, decubitus ulcers, hip arthroplasties, and cerebral strokes.
- Identify the criticality of and approaches to prevent complications in immobilized patients, including hypostatic pneumonia and skin integrity issues.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the proper care strategies for patients diagnosed with specific ailments, such as spinal cord injuries, decubitus ulcers, hip arthroplasties, and cerebral strokes.
- Identify the criticality of and approaches to prevent complications in immobilized patients, including hypostatic pneumonia and skin integrity issues.