Four point crutch gait - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with bilateral avascular necrosis of the hips is to walk with crutches using a four-point gait for 6 weeks after her bone decompression surgeries: Which statement would indicate that the patient understands this technique? a. “The axillary bars on the crutches should support my weight when I walk:” b. “I will move both crutches and then swing my legs to the crutches—2 and 2 equals 4!” c. “I will move my right crutch and then my left leg and then...

TI Learning System 3.0 Fundamentals Final Already Graded A A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from lung cancer. Which of the following activities should the nurse recommend to the client? washing dishes A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has abdominal trauma. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypovolemic shock? tachycardia a nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of a client ...

Crutches Canes & Walkers 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 not bear any weight on a leg, which c...

A. 1 week - The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a stroke. The nurse has implemented range-of-motion exercises. The nurse recognizes that contractures may begin within what time period? A. 1 week B. 1 month C. 2 weeks D. 24 hours A. "I should hold the muscle in contraction for at least a minute." - A patient on bed rest has been instructed on performing quadriceps setting exercises. What statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction? A. "I shou...

Abductor pillow - edge shaped pillow between the patient's legs, *used to prevent internal hip rotation and hip abduction* Used after femoral fracture, hip fracture, or surgery. Two point crutch gait - *partial weight bearing*, use both feet. This is faster, but offers less support than the four point. The foot opposite of the crutch goes forward, so advance left foot along with right crutch, then right foot along with left crutch simultaneously. Three point crutch gait - *non-w...

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Nursing Fundamentals Exam 1 walker canes crunches Question and answers 2024 verified to passHow Should crunches properly fit? - correct answer -crutches about 2 inches -3 finger width between their axilla and the top of their crutches. -The crutch should be 6 in from the side of their foot. -Their elbows should be comfortably bent. What is a three point crunch walk and who uses it? - correct answer Used by patients who have injured one leg. -Pt moves crutchs with injured leg -other ...

ATI Fundamentals Practice A, B, & Final, ATI Fundamentals Review 2019 Already Passed A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription, which reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse question? The dose A client who reports shortness of breath requests her nurse's help in changing positions. After repositioning the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Observe the rate, depth, and char...

NCLEX crutches, canes and walkerswhen measuring for crutches they should be ___ finger widths below anterior axillary fold to a point _____ and slightly in front of the foot - correct answer 2-3; lateral to Measuring for crutches: when the hand grip is properly placed, the angle of the elbow flexion will be ____ degrees - correct answer 30 2 point gait - correct answer step one: move one crutch and opposite foot together step 2: move other crutch and opposite foot together *remember: ...

ATI PN Fundamentals B Questions with 100% Correct Answers A nurse working in a hospital overhears the following conversation between two other nurses on the elevator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Answer- Tell the nurses that this conversation is not appropriate A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a high-protein diet to promote wound healing following surgery. The client's religion prohibits eating meat on particular days. Which of the follo...