The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a severe stroke and requires assistance to use the toilet. Which goal is the highest priority for this patient?

• A) The patient will remain continent with no perineal skin breakdown.
• B) The patient will state satisfaction with use of gait belt for toilet transfers.
• C) The patient will regain ability to pull up clothing after using the toilet.
• D) Privacy will be provided once the patient is properly positioned on the toilet.

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Definitions:

Compressed Air Reservoir

A tank or container designed to hold compressed air at a desired pressure, used in pneumatic systems for energy storage or distribution.

Air Brakes

Pneumatically actuated brakes used on most heavy-duty trucks. These brakes use air pressure to brake the vehicle by means of diaphragms, levers, S-cams, wedges, and rotor assemblies.

Safety Pressure Relief Valve

A term used to describe the pressure relief valve used on truck air brake systems more often known as a pop-off valve. Most pop-off valves are set to trip at 150 psi and are located on the supply (wet) tank in the system.

Truck Safety

Measures and practices implemented to ensure the safe operation of trucks, including equipment standards and driving regulations.