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The use of patient-handling equipment helps prevent injury to health care
workers and patients. In this situation, the ceiling-mounted lift would be the best
choice for transferring this patient. A transfer board is utilized when transferring a
patient from a bed to another bed or cart. The stand assist device would be used
when getting the patient out of the chair. Manual lifting should be used as a last
resort. A three-person carry could cause injury to the health care workers and
possibly even the patient.
A patient is discharged after an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). She states, "I'm afraid to go to pulmonary rehabilitation." What is
your best response? - ANSWERS-Pulmonary rehabilitation provides a safe
environment for monitoring your progress.
,Pulmonary rehabilitation is beneficial in helping patients reach an optimal level of
functioning. Some patients are fearful of participating in exercise because of the
potential for worsening dyspnea (difficulty breathing). Pulmonary rehabilitation
provides a safe environment for monitoring the progress of patients.
Which statements apply to the proper use of a cane as an assistive device? Select
all that apply. - ANSWERS-For maximum support when walking, the patient places
the cane forward 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches), keeping body weight on both legs.
The weaker leg is moved forward to the cane so body weight is divided between
the cane and the stronger leg.
Canes provide less support than a walker and are less stable.
Correct 4
The patient needs to learn that two points of support such as both feet or one
foot and the cane need to be present at all times.
The nurse is teaching a three-point gait to a patient whose left ankle is fractured.
What is the most appropriate instruction given to the patient? - ANSWERS-"Move
both crutches first and then the right leg alternately
What are the possible effects of exercise in a healthy individual? Select all that
apply. - ANSWERS-Reduced bone loss
Correct 2
Decreased work of breathing
Correct 3
, Decreased resting heart rate
The primary health care provider asks the nurse to place a patient in the dorsal
recumbent position for an assessment. What does the nurse do - ANSWERS-The
nurse places the patient in the lateral position
the nurse is performing assessments to measure the cane size for a patient.
Which measurement is appropriate in determining the correct size of the cane? -
ANSWERS-Correct3
The length from the floor to the greater trochanter
Which is the correct gait when a patient is ascending stairs on crutches? -
ANSWERS-The unaffected leg is advanced between the crutches to the stairs in a
modified three-point gait.
The nurse measures the distance between the greater trochanter muscle of the
patient and the floor and finds it to be 3 feet. How long should the patient's cane
be? - ANSWERS-3 ft
How are the double adjustable-crutch and the axillary crutch similar? - ANSWERS-
Both have handgrips
A patient reports sweating and shortness of breath while walking. On
examination, the patient's respiratory rate is found to be 30 breaths/minute and
the oxygen saturation of blood (SpO2) is 83%. What is the most appropriate
intervention? - ANSWERS-Administer oxygen at 2 L/min via the nasal cannula
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