WorksheetsMM - Client Education/Mobility
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
A __________________ is a band of fabric or leather that is positioned around the patient's waist to provide additional support during ambulation.
transfer/gait belt
stabilizer
back brace
waist belt
What is the purpose of wearing a pair TEDS stockings?
designed to keep the legs warm at night
designed to cover any existing scar in the patient's legs.
designed to keep the legs protected from heat .
specially designed stockings that help reduce the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis
Which is not the sign of DVT?
pink skin and warm to touch
Swelling of the legs
Red and hot skin with dilated veins
Tenderness
Which of the following is true regarding fitting crutches for a patient?
Wear poorly fitting shoes with 2-3 inch heals and skid soles.
Crutches should be positioned 8-10 inches in front of and to the side of the patient's foot.
The length should be adjusted so that there are 2 inches between the armpit and the axillary bar.
The handpieces of axillary or forearm crutches should be adjusted so that each elbow is flexed at a 70 to 90 degree angle.
___________ is an assistive device that provides balance and support. Several types include standard, T-handle, J-handle, tripod, quad, hemiwalker
Cane
Walker
Crutches
________________An immobile patient should be repositioned at least
once a day
at least twice a day
every 2 hours
every 8 hours
It is also called as the feeling domain
Affective
Psychomotor
Cognitive
All of the following
This disorder is characterized by a shortening of the muscle, not caused by nervous stimulation.
Contracture
Fibromyalgia
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia gravis
what is sarcopenia ?
a loss of muscle strength
a problem in bone
a problem in eyes
This is the awareness of posture, movement, and change in the equilibrium of the body.
Ergonomics
Implementation
Proprioception
VO2 Max Test
Define Ergonomics
The science of designing computers
This was not covered in lecture
The science of designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment
The science of designing chairs
This patient position
has them sitting with their legs held straight out and their back supported
Because you know your patient’s primary learning style is auditory, your teaching will be presented:
verbally only; he will learn best if you just tell him what you want him to do.
by video so that he can see and hear the information as it is presented.
in a variety of ways; verbally explain, give written information and videos if available, and demonstrate as you explain.
as a demonstration only; he will learn best if you just show him what you want him to do.
Which is an example of reinforcing previous teaching about a heart attack?
Explaining for a third time to the patient about heart damage after a heart attack.
Introducing information about the cause of a heart attack for the first time and leaving handouts for him to read.
Asking the patient to explain to you what he wants to know about his heart attack.
The lowest level of knowledge in blooms taxonomy is
Thinking
Remember
Apply
Analyze
Which of the following are complications of immobility?
blood clotes
halitosis
pressure ulcers
contractures
A nurse is caring for a comatose patient. What can happen to the feet if they are unsupported in the dorsiflexed position?
heel extension and pain
toe contractures and numbness
plantar extension and arch loss
plantar flexion and footdrop
Mr. Thomas weighs 210 pounds. How many kilograms does he weigh?
95 kilograms
94 kilograms
462 kilograms
64 kilograms
A patient weighs 154 pounds. She must receive medication in the amount of 25 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should she take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
1750 mg per day
3850 mg per day
339 mg per day
8470 mg per day
The process of indicating how well the patient is progressing toward a particular goal is:
triage
evaluation
assessment
noncompliance
Factors that can hinder education can include:
pain
poor prognosis
respiratory impairment
all the above
When teaching a skill, the environment should be:
in the waiting room
In a darkened room
anywhere is fine
quiet, well lit, comfortable
The process of initiating and carrying out an action such as a teaching plan or patient teaching is:
assessment
planning
communication
implementation
Feedback in the context of client education is important because it:
Allows the nurse to demonstrate their knowledge
Helps the client feel more involved in the process
Is helpful for information improvement and ensures the client understands the material
Is a formal requirement for all educational sessions
What is the primary goal of client education in nursing practice?
To provide entertainment to clients
To prescribe medications accurately
To improve a client's health status
To document client interactions
The nurse is implementing generalized falls precautions for clients who are at risk for falls. Which intervention indicates a lack of understanding of these precautions?
The bed is placed in the lowest position
The client is wearing socks.
The client's cell phone is by the bedside.
The client's call light is within reach.
The nurse is performing passive range of motion (PROM) exercises on a client when the client c/o pain. What should be the nurses initial action?
Notify the healthcare provider.
Provide hyperextension of the joint.
Stop the range of motion (ROM).
Switch to active range of motion (AROM).
The nurse recognizes which goal to be appropriate for the client who is postop day one from a hip fracture with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Mobility?
The client will interact with other clients on the floor.
The client will ambulate to the bathroom with assistance
The client will have no skin breakdown.
The client will have a physical therapy consult.
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the UAP?
Assess the client's skin during the bed bath.
Reposition the client using the trapeze.
Assess the client's ability to perform range-of motion exercises.
Notify the healthcare provider of any changes.
