Which Areas of the Side-Lying Patient Are at Greatest Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which areas of the side-lying patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

• A) Sternum, iliac crests, patellae, and lateral ears
• B) Lateral ears, lateral ribs, greater trochanters, and humeral epicondyles
• C) Occipital tuberosity, transverse processes of vertebrae, sacrum, and heels
• D) Forehead, spines of the scapulae, lesser trochanters, and fibular heads

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Definitions:

Bass Voice

The lowest adult male singing voice, characterized by its low pitch range.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for translating sound into nerve impulses sent to the brain.

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Electrical signals that are transmitted along neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.

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