NMNC 1135 Exam two Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
Fahrenheit to Celsius - ANSWER - F= (Cx1.8) +32
Fahrenheit to Celsius - ANSWER - C=(F-32)/1.8
1t - ANSWER - 5 mL
1 T - ANSWER - 3 t ( 15 mL)
1 oz - ANSWER - 30 mL (2 T)
1 pt - ANSWER - 16 oz (500 mL)
1 qt - ANSWER - 32 oz (2 pt), (1,000 mL)
1 cup (measuring) - ANSWER - 8 oz
1 lb - ANSWER - 16 oz
1 kg - ANSWER - 2.2 lbs
1 in - ANSWER - 2.5 cm
proper body alignment/mechanics - ANSWER - Correct body alignment reduces
strain on skeleton
maintaining adequate muscle tone
promotes comfort,
,contributes to balance and conservation of energy.
Without balance control the center of gravity is displaced.
body alignment standing - ANSWER - • Head: erect, midline
• Body: symmetrical
• Shoulders and hips: straight and parallel
• Spine: straight with normal curvatures
• Abdomen: tucked
• Knees: slightly flexed
• Feet: pointed forward and slightly apart
• Arms: at sides
body alignment sitting - ANSWER - • Head: erect
• Neck and vertebral column: in straight alignment
• Body weight: distributed on buttocks and thighs
• Thighs: parallel and in a horizontal plane
• Feet: supported on the floor
• Forearms: supported on the armrest, in the lap, or on a table in front of the chair
• Body alignment/Posture - ANSWER - • Relationship of one body part to another
along a vertical or horizontal line
• Involves positioning so no excessive strain is placed on a person's joints, tendons,
ligaments, or muscles, thereby maintaining adequate muscle tone and contributing
to balance
• Proper balance, posture, and body alignment reduce the risk of injury to the
musculoskeletal system and facilitate body movements, allowing physical mobility
without muscle strain and excessive use of muscle energy.
radial pulse - ANSWER - radial or thumb side of forearm at wrist
Pediatric ranges - ANSWER - 35.5˚ to 37.5˚ C or 95.9˚ to 99.5˚ F
, the joint immobility items - ANSWER - • Immobilize site of injury
• Immobilize the bone above & below the injury site
• Secure entire injured extremity, reassess motor, sensory, & circulatory functions.
Older adult ranges - ANSWER - • 35° to 36.1° C or 95° to 97° F
Body alignment is used for: - ANSWER - Determining normal physical changes
Identifying deviations in body alignment
Patient awareness of posture
Identifying postural learning needs of patients
Identifying trauma, muscle damage, or nerve dysfunction
Obtaining information on incorrect alignment (i.e., fatigue, malnutrition,
psychological problems)
• Know the steps in performing ROM exercises - ANSWER - • consider if active ROM
exercises are appropriate
• assess the patient's ability to engage in active ROM exercises
1. Identify patient
2. Review patient's chart for physical assessment findings that could affect the
performance of ROM exercises
3. Obtain data on patient's baseline joint function.
4. Determine patient's or family caregiver's readiness to learn
5. Assess patient's level of comfort (maybe use pain meds)
6. hand hygiene
7. Help patient to a comfortable position, preferably sitting or lying down.
8. When performing passive ROM exercises support joint by holding distal part of
extremity or using cupped hand to support joint
9. Complete head-to-toe sequence. Repeat each movement 5 times during exercise
period.
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