LO3 ETHC181

Restraints require a doctor's order

• True

• False

Immobilization devices can be used without a doctor's order

• True

• False

Permission must be given by the patient's primary care team prior to undoing a patient's restraints

• True

• False

The minimum age a child must be to use a Pigg-o-stat is:

• 5 months

• 3 months

• 1 year

• As long as they have head control

A child may cry while in a Pigg-o-stat because:

• It is a painful torture device

• Their movement is restricted

• They are in danger

• They are being compressed

Select all that are true. When transporting a child:

• Railings of cribs must be up and locked

• A baby may be carried a short distance by caregiver

• They can be left alone in the department for short periods of time

• Railings are not required

A caregiver that stays in the room to hold a child during an x-ray:

• Must be given lead to wear

• Must duck down when you announce "exposure"

• Must be trained in radiographic positioning

• Must not be pregnant

A patient's position should be changed every __ if possible, to prevent skin breakdown

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1-2 hours

• 12 hours

Decubitus ulcers:

• Are a result of skin breakdown over 1-2 hours

• Are known as bed sores

• Are known as pressure sores

• Occur often in pts that are: malnourished, immobile, incontinent or have impaired circulation

De-gloving is when:

• Inadequate oxygen is being delivered to tissues

• Skin is torn from underlying tissues

• A patient falls on an outstretched hand

• A patient's skin is pinched