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A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a pt who has a knee injury.
The pt will be Discharged and will be using a pair of axillary crutches for the
first time. which of the following instructions should the nurse include when
discharging this patient?
A. Leeane on the crutches to support body weight when standing
B. Fully extend arms when holding onto the hand grips
C. Hold the crutches on the unaffected side when preparing to sit in a chair
D. Hold the crutches 9 to 12 inches in front of and to the side of each foot --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who is performing active range
of motion exercises. which of the following body movements should
indicate to the nurse and the patient has full range of motion of the
shoulder?
A. I don't think the arm so that it lies next to the patient side
B. Flexing the shoulder by raising the arm from a side position to a 180°
angle
C. Abducting the arm to a 90° angle from the side of the body
D. Circumducting the shoulder in a 180° half circle ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------B
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient and instructs the
patient to stand with his feet together and arms at his side. The purpose of
positioning the patient in this manner is to test which of the following?
,A.Balance
B. Muscle strength
C. Reflexes
D. Coordination ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel who is using a mechanical lift
with a hammock sling to transfer a patient from the bed to a chair. The
nurse should intervene if the AP
A.Places the sling under the patient from shoulders to knees
B. Leaves the bed in the lowest position throughout the procedure.
C.Locks the hydraulic valve before attaching the sling to the lift
D. Raises the head of the bed to a sitting position just before transfer --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
Which of the following clients are not able to give consent? Select all that
apply.
A. Legal guardian
B. A mentally competent adult
C. A married 16 yr old
D. An intoxicated adult
E. The health care proxy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets
these characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized
processes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A, B, C, E
,Which assessment finding would indicate that a pt has hemiparesis
(weakness of one side of the body)?
a. Bilateral lack of movement in the pt's lower extremities
b. Complaint of pain when the pt attempts to ambulate
c. Loss of sensation in both of the pt's legs
d. Weakness of the pt's right arm and leg ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------D
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories
provide?
A. Atruism
B. Body of knowledge
C. Autonomy
D. Accountability ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
What info should the nurse include when teaching a pt abt deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) prevention?
a. Avoid movement of the extremities to prevent potential DVT formation
b. Encourage use of sequential compression devices (SCDs) during
ambulation
c. Utilize an ankle foot orthotic (AFO) or pressure relief orthotic (PRAFO) to
stretch ligaments
d. Sit with legs uncrossed to promote circulation and venous blood flow to
the heart. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
Healthcare workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully
and are being responsive to the health believes and practices of these
patients. What important aspect of Nursing professional practice are they
exhibiting?
, A. Autonomy
B. Accountability
C. Cultural competence
D. Leadership ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
What nursing intervention would be the 1st priority to prevent constipation
in an immobile pt?
a. Administration of a soap suds enema
b. Decreased dietary fiber consumption
c. Narcotic analgesic pain relief use
d. Increased daily oral fluid intake ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
D
A nurse makes a medication error immediately assesses the patient and
reports the air to the nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which
characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Autonomy
B. Collaboration
C. Accountability
D. Altruism ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
Which factors are affecting the nursing shortage select all that apply
A. Aging faculty
B. Increasing elderly population
C. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
D. Aging Nursing workforce
E. Greater autonomy for nurses ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
A, B, D
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