Question 1

When assessing the patient for risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT),the nurse should consider which of the following an indicator of increased risk?

Accepted Answer

A) A positive Homans' sign 
B) Pallor to the distal area 
C) Edema noted in the extremity 
D) Fever or dehydration 
A) A positive Homans' sign 
B) Pallor to the distal area 
C) Edema noted in the extremity 
D) Fever or dehydration

Question 2

A patient with left hemiparesis is using a quad cane for ambulation.Which of the following is the correct technique for the nurse to use in teaching the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the cane on the right side,with the cane moving forward first. 
B) Use the cane on the left side,with the left leg moving forward with the cane. 
C) Use the cane in either hand,with the right leg moving forward first. 
D) Use the cane in either hand,with the left leg moving beyond the forward placement of the cane. 
A) Use the cane on the right side,with the cane moving forward first. 
B) Use the cane on the left side,with the left leg moving forward with the cane. 
C) Use the cane in either hand,with the right leg moving forward first. 
D) Use the cane in either hand,with the left leg moving beyond the forward placement of the cane.

Question 3

When teaching the use of a three-point crutch gait,the nurse should instruct the patient to move:

Accepted Answer

A) both crutches and the affected leg first,then the stronger leg. 
B) the right crutch,left foot,left crutch,and right foot in sequence. 
C) the left crutch and right foot,then move the right crutch and left foot. 
D) both crutches,then lift and swing the legs forward as far as the crutches. 
A) both crutches and the affected leg first,then the stronger leg. 
B) the right crutch,left foot,left crutch,and right foot in sequence. 
C) the left crutch and right foot,then move the right crutch and left foot. 
D) both crutches,then lift and swing the legs forward as far as the crutches.

Question 4

The nurse is applying a continuous passive motion (CPM)machine to the patient's leg.To do so,she must:

Accepted Answer

A) provide analgesia 1 hour before starting the CPM. 
B) stop the CPM when in extension and place a sheepskin on the machine. 
C) align the patient's joint with the CPM's mechanical joint. 
D) secure the patient's extremity tightly with Velcro straps. 
A) provide analgesia 1 hour before starting the CPM. 
B) stop the CPM when in extension and place a sheepskin on the machine. 
C) align the patient's joint with the CPM's mechanical joint. 
D) secure the patient's extremity tightly with Velcro straps.

Question 5

The patient is an elderly gentleman who has been on bed rest for the past several days.When getting the patient up,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) tell the patient not to move his legs when dangling. 
B) tell the patient to hold his breath while dangling. 
C) raise the head of the bed and allow a few minutes before dangling. 
D) have the patient stand without dangling. 
A) tell the patient not to move his legs when dangling. 
B) tell the patient to hold his breath while dangling. 
C) raise the head of the bed and allow a few minutes before dangling. 
D) have the patient stand without dangling.

Question 6

While ambulating,the patient becomes light-headed and starts to fall.What should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

A) Call for help. 
B) Try to reach for a chair. 
C) Ease the patient down to the floor. 
D) Push the patient back toward the bed. 
A) Call for help. 
B) Try to reach for a chair. 
C) Ease the patient down to the floor. 
D) Push the patient back toward the bed.

Question 7

Virchow's triad (hypercoagulability of blood,venous wall damage,and stasis of blood flow)has been found to contribute to ________________.

Accepted Answer

deep vein

Exam 12: Exercise Mobility

When assessing the patient for risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT),the nurse should consider which of the following an indicator of increased risk?

A patient with left hemiparesis is using a quad cane for ambulation.Which of the following is the correct technique for the nurse to use in teaching the patient?

When teaching the use of a three-point crutch gait,the nurse should instruct the patient to move:

The nurse is applying a continuous passive motion (CPM)machine to the patient's leg.To do so,she must:

The patient is an elderly gentleman who has been on bed rest for the past several days.When getting the patient up,the nurse should:

While ambulating,the patient becomes light-headed and starts to fall.What should the nurse do first?

Virchow's triad (hypercoagulability of blood,venous wall damage,and stasis of blood flow)has been found to contribute to ________________.

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Care of the Eye and Ear

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