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Question 30 of 30 for our Critical Care Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 30 of 30

What is a risk that is associated with a patient being in critical care and being bed bound?

"One of the risks that are associated with critical care patients is the development of pneumonia. Being unable to move around and often having difficulty with respiration causes fluid to pool in the lungs and the development of pneumonia."

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How to Answer: What is a risk that is associated with a patient being in critical care and being bed bound?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Critical Care Nurse job interview.

  • 30. What is a risk that is associated with a patient being in critical care and being bed bound?

      How to Answer

      There are many risk factors associated with people who are ill. Being bed bound creates additional risks. A critical care nurse understands what risk factors patients in requiring critical care have. Share an example with the interviewer.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "One of the risks that are associated with critical care patients is the development of pneumonia. Being unable to move around and often having difficulty with respiration causes fluid to pool in the lungs and the development of pneumonia."

      Written by Darby Faubion

      Answer Example

      "Bedbound patients are at higher risk of developing decubitus ulcers, or pressure sores. This is because when a patient is in critical care and unable to move around, pressure is placed on the bony prominences of the body, such as the heels, buttocks, and shoulder blades. The pressure hinders blood flow and the result is damage to the tissue."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "There are a number of disorders associated with being in critical care. Some patients experience weight loss, muscle atrophy due to lack of use, pressure ulcers, or respiratory complications."

      Written by Darby Faubion

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Patients who are bedbound are at risk for pressure ulcers, pneumonia, atelectasis, paralytic ileus. Making it very important to reposition patients and to provide support and cushion especially around bony prominences."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Great. Your answer is especially effective because you not only explain the risks but how you would mitigate them.

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