Question 1

The client needs to ambulate using a walker. Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documenting that the AP cannot ambulate a client who requires assistive devices 
B)  Teaching the client how to use the walker 
C)  Evaluating the client's ability to use the walker properly 
D)  Ambulating using the walker after the client demonstrates adequate skill 
A)  Documenting that the AP cannot ambulate a client who requires assistive devices 
B)  Teaching the client how to use the walker 
C)  Evaluating the client's ability to use the walker properly 
D)  Ambulating using the walker after the client demonstrates adequate skill D

Question 2

The nurse is planning to assign ambulation of a client to the assistive personnel (AP). In order to provide proper instructions to the AP, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambulating the client first and then having the AP ambulate the client 
B)  Quizzing the AP to assure appropriate understanding of how to ambulate the client 
C)  Assessing the client's ability to ambulate 
D)  Observing the client ambulating 
A)  Ambulating the client first and then having the AP ambulate the client 
B)  Quizzing the AP to assure appropriate understanding of how to ambulate the client 
C)  Assessing the client's ability to ambulate 
D)  Observing the client ambulating C

The client needs to ambulate using a walker. Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

The nurse is planning to assign ambulation of a client to the assistive personnel (AP). In order to provide proper instructions to the AP, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 11: Mobilizing the Client

The client needs to ambulate using a walker. Which activity could the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

The nurse is planning to assign ambulation of a client to the assistive personnel (AP). In order to provide proper instructions to the AP, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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