is a recumbent patient able to move/walk
should a recumbent patient have enough room to move if they wanted to?
yes so they can get into a comfortable position
no they may hurt them self
no so they can just fit in, in lateral position
what could an animal get from laying down too long and not be in sternal recumbency
hypostatic recumbency
weakness
pneumonia
where should you house a recumbent patient ?
quiet and calm environment
a busier atmosphere
isolation
should they be in direct sunlight ?
which should you not use with a recumbent patient ?
bean bags
waterproof bedding
lots of blankets
should the bedding be absorbent but not dust free?
should animals who are recumbent have food right next to them?
what type of feeding tube may be needed to feed these patients ?
nasal
stomach
oesophageal
what should the diet be high in?
fibre
fat
Carbohydrates
protien
which is best for a recumbent patient for urinating
naturally
catheterized - to prevent scalding
cyto
could a horse have a higher chance of getting colic?
how often should you turn your patient?
every 2 hours
every 4 hours
every 6 hours
every 8 hours
what is a sign of hypostatic pneumonia
rapid shallow breathing
slow breathing
noises when breathing
how often would you give you patient coupage ?
2 - 4 times a day
4 - 6 times a day
6 - 7 times a day
and how long would you do the coupage for
10 mins
5 mins
3 mins
7 mins
should you give a recumbent patient physio?
how can you maintain a recumbent patients body temperature ?
beanies
space blankets
blankets
can owners nurse a recumbent patient at home ?
for a comatose patient which is secondary ?
as a result of an injury
as a result of an organ
