In Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position,one Way to Improve

question 4

Multiple Choice

In positioning the patient in the prone position,one way to improve breathing is to:

• A)support the arms in a flexed position level at the shoulders.
• B)place a pillow under the lower legs.
• C)place a small pillow under the patient's abdomen.
• D)support the patient's head with a small pillow.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing mammal or human during the later stages of pregnancy after the embryonic stage, showing recognizable features of the species.

Chordae Tendineae

Heartstrings; fibrous cords that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid and mitral valves in the heart, preventing valve inversion.

Mitral Valves

Valvular structures located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, facilitating unidirectional blood flow.

Held In Place

A state of being securely fixed in a specific position or location, preventing movement or loss.