Canes walkers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ambulating a patient: supplies - correct answernon-skid shoes or socks gait belt (site- specific) assistive devices i.e canes, walkers ambulating a patient requirements - correct answer-RN/PT approval and direction -appropriate rail adjustment ambulate - correct answerto walk from place to place

Mark Klimek Lectures 1 to 12: Latest Study Guide 2024 (Graded A+) Acid-Base Balance Dumping/HH Ventilators Electrolytes: K+, CA, MG, and NA Lecture 2— Alcohol TX for HyperKalemia Wernicke Overdose and Withdrawal Lecture 7— Thyroid (Hyper-, Hypo-) S/Sx Adrenal Cortex (Addison Aminoglycosides Disease, Cushing) Peak and Trough Toys Laminectomy Lecture 3— Drug Toxicities (Lithium, Lanoxin, Dilantin, Bilirubin, Lecture 8— Lab Values Aminophylline) Five Deadly Ds Kernicterus Neutr...

Ambulation-canes, crutches, walkers Question and answers already passed 2024 Assistive Devices - correct answer Canes (provide minimal support) Crutches (unable to bear complete weight on the lower extremities or bear weight on only one lower extremity) Walkers (same as crutches) Assessment before Ambulation - correct answer client's medical history Client's previous activity level Current activity orders Client's physical readiness (vital signs, orientation, ROM, muscle strength,...

Canes & Walkers Question and answers 100% correct 2024 Canes - correct answer wood, aluminum for support, aid balance, relieve pressure on weight bearing joints, promote stabilization w/extreme weakness -standard = small support vase, C-curve or T-top -T-top provide better hand support -Quad, tripod = wide support base Cane measurement - correct answer from wrist crease to floor -handle parallel to hip or greater trochanter Cane ambulation - correct answer cane on unaffected si...

Using crutches, canes, & walkers Question and answers rated A+ 2024crutches: 4-point gait ( Partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch forward 2. Move left foot just ahead of left crutch 3. Move left crutch forward 4. Move right foot just ahead of right crutch 5. Repeat crutches: 2-point gait (partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch and left foot forward 2. As these points rest, move right and left crutch forward 3. Repeat crutches: walking ...

Crutches Canes & Walkers Question and answer 100% correct 2024 What is the weight bearing potential for two point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for four point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing to crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing through crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing If a patient can ...

Nursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Factors of assessment -Through the patients' eyes -Risk factors -Clinical appearance -Medical therapy -Travel history -Mobility: sitting, ROM, gait, standing -Body Alignment -Cultural and socioeconomic factors -Health care environment -Patients home environment -Risk for falls -Skin -Hygiene Factors of Diagnosis -Risk of injury -Risk for infection -Impaired nutritional status -Impaired oral mucous membranes -Social isolat...

NCLEX RN ATI REVIEW.Contributing factors Fall - correct answer Older age Impaired mobility Cognitive and/or Sensory impairment Bowel and bladder dysfuntion Side effects of medications History of falls Nursing interventions Falls - correct answer Complete a fall risk assessment Communicate identified risks with the health care team Assign clients at risk falls to a room close to nurses' stations and assess frequently Provide clients with nonskid footwear Keep the floor free of clutte...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ ____ range of motion is when the patient is unable to move independently therefore the nurse moves each joint - -Passive ROM ____ range of motion is when the patient moves all joints UNASSISTED - -Active ROM _______ nitrogen balance occurs when the body loses more nitrogen than it gains from infection, trauma, burns, fever, starvation, etc. - -Negative Nitrogen Balance MUST provide patient with protein a...

FACTORS AFFECTING SAFETY - ANS developmental level lifestyle mobility sensory perception knowledge level communication ability physical health state psychosocial state developmental level (consideration) safety - ANS Each level is different Conception- adulthood (pregnant women on drugs) Several risks of injury at each age group Education to prevent these hazard are imperative nursing assessment plays a vital role in identifying risky environment Lifestyle saf...