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

Assistive Devices NCLEX Questions (Crutches, Canes, Walkers) What findings demonstrate that the crutches were adjusted correctly by the patient? - correct answer 1. The patient has a 2-3 finger (1 to 1.5 in) width distance between the axillae and crutch rest pad. 2. When the patient grips the handgrips of the crutches the elbow bends at about 30 degrees. 3. Hand grips of the crutches should be even with the hip line. 4. Patient place weight on the HANDS while ambulating NOT the axilla...

What action(s) should you take immediately to help Mrs. Williams? correct answersImmediately take Mrs. Williams blood pressure and pulse. Assist her in getting sat in a wheelchair, so she's ready to safely ambulate to the examination room and been seen by the doctor. Once in the room, notate her chart as to her reason for her visit. After X-rays, Dr. King determined that Mrs. Williams has an ankle fracture, and he applied a cast to it. He wants you to fit Mrs. Williams to crutches and teach ...

PEAT-1 Practice 200 Questions and Answer Key 2024/2025 PEAT-1 Practice 200 Questions and Answer Key 2024/2025 1. In splinting or immobilization, the functional position of the hand includes wrist: A. extension, phalangeal flexion, and thumb abduction B. extension, phalangeal extension and thumb abduction C. extension, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction D. flexion, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction 2. During pregnancy, which of the following is contraindicated? A. curl-up...

Canes and Walkers (NCLEX STUDY)The handle should be at the level of the client's ________________ - correct answer greater trochanter The client's elbow should be flexed at a ______________ angle - correct answer 15- to 30- degree How many inches should the client hold the cane to the side of the foot? - correct answer 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) Which hand is the cane held? - correct answer Instruct the client to hold the cane in the hand on the unaffected side so that the cane a...

Four-point gait ~ used when both legs can bear some weight; right foot, left crutch, left crutch, right foot Three-point gait ~ Both crutches and involved leg advance together Uninvolved leg follows Uses two canes/crutches or a walker Two-point gait ~ One crutch and opposite extremity move together followed by opposite crutch and extremity Requires partial weight-bearing on both feet What should I assess when ambulating a patient who has previously been immobile? ~ Assess the client'...

Canes and Walkers (NCLEX STUDY) Question and answers 2024 verified to passThe handle should be at the level of the client's ________________ - correct answer greater trochanter The client's elbow should be flexed at a ______________ angle - correct answer 15- to 30- degree How many inches should the client hold the cane to the side of the foot? - correct answer 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) Which hand is the cane held? - correct answer Instruct the client to hold the cane in the ha...

EXSS 288 Test Questions with Complete Solutions Intrinsic v Extrinsic - Answer--Intrinsic: infection -Extrinsic: tissue stressed to the point of mechanical failure due to excessive force (orthopedic injuries) Acute v Chronic - Answer--acute: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to excessive force occurring in a single bout (sudden onset of short duration) -chronic: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to repeated micro-trauma occurring over extended period of time (gradual onset of prolo...

NUR 160 Exam 3 Questions and Answer Already Passed define arthritis inflammation of a joint name the 4 types of arthritis osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout what causes OA? long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints name the two forms of OA primary and secondary what is the cause of primary OA? unknown origin what is the cause of secondary OA? trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stoop...

BS 1343 HESI Exit exam RN Questions and Answers 100% Correct – Houston Community college (A grade / School graded) HESI EXIT VERSION 3 1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetyls...

ATI Proctored Fundamentals Practice A, B, & Final, ATI Proctored Fundamentals Review 2024/25, Answered-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 th...