In Preparation for the Return of the Surgical Patient,the Patient's

question 25

Multiple Choice

In preparation for the return of the surgical patient,the patient's bed and equipment should be in what position?

• A) Lowest position with side rails elevated with oxygen and suction equipment available
• B) Highest position with side rails elevated with IV pole and pump at bedside
• C) Lowest position with side rails down on the receiving side
• D) Highest position with the side rails down on receiving side and up on opposite side

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Ridge

On a weather map, an elongated area of high atmospheric pressure.

Valley Glacier

A glacier that flows down a valley and tends to be narrow; synonym: alpine glacier.

Ribbon Glacier

A type of long, narrow glacier, usually formed in mountain terrains, resembling a ribbon in aerial views.

Elevation

The height of a point or object measured from a specific level, typically sea level.