The Use of a Footboard for the Patient in the Reverse

question 8

Multiple Choice

The use of a footboard for the patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position may prevent the patient from sliding downward, which can cause ______________.

• A) shearing injury
• B) vascular shift
• C) compartmental syndrome
• D) hypotension

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Definitions:

Pertaining To

Referring to or relating to a particular subject.

Kyphosis

A condition characterized by an excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a hunched back.

Lordosis

A curvature of the spine that results in an exaggerated inward curve, typically in the lower back, which can cause discomfort or pain.

Ankylosis

The abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to the fusion of the bones.