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nr 304 funds exam questions amp answers ch 28 to 39
nr304 funds exam questions amp answers ch 28 to 39
nr 304 funds exam questions amp answers chapters 28 to 39 chapter 28 immob
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NR 304 FUNDS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CHAPTERS 28 TO 39
Chapter 28: Immobility
Chapter 28: ImmobilityPotter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing,
9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE
2. A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and must
perform external rotation. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Moves patient’s arm in a full circle
b. Moves patient’s arm cross the body as far as possible
c. Moves patient’s arm behind body, keeping elbow straight
d. Moves patient’s arm until thumb is upward and lateral to
head with elbow flexed
ANS: D
4. A nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) and
splinting on an at-risk patient. Which finding will indicate goal
achievement for the nurse’s action?
a. Prevention of atelectasis
b. Prevention of renal calculi
c. Prevention of pressure ulcers
d. Prevention of joint contractures
ANS: D
,8. A nurse reviews an immobilized patient’s laboratory results and
discovers hypercalcemia. Which condition will the nurse monitor
for most closely in this patient?
a. Hypostatic pneumonia
b. Renal calculi
c. Pressure ulcers
d. Thrombus formation
ANS: B
9. A nurse is caring for an immobile patient. Which metabolic
alteration will the nurse monitor for in this patient?
a. Increased appetite
b. Increased diarrhea
c. Increased metabolic rate
d. Altered nutrient metabolism
ANS: D
14. A nurse is assessing the body alignment of a standing patient.
Which finding will the nurse report as normal?
a. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed
“S” pattern.
b. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an
“S” pattern.
c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap.
,d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed out.
ANS: A
15. The nurse is evaluating the body alignment of a patient in the
sitting position. Which observation by the nurse will indicate a
normal finding?
a. The edge of the seat is in contact with the popliteal space.
b. Both feet are supported on the floor with ankles flexed.
c. The body weight is directly on the buttocks only.
d. The arms hang comfortably at the sides.
ANS: B
16. The nurse is assessing body alignment for a patient who is
immobilized. Which patient position will the nurse use?
a. Supine position
b. Lateral position
c. Lateral position with positioning supports
d. Supine position with no pillow under the patient’s head
ANS: B
19. A nurse is assessing the skin of an immobilized patient. What
will the nurse do?
a. Assess the skin every 4 hours.
b. Limit the amount of fluid intake.
, c. Use a standardized tool such as the Braden Scale.
d. Have special times for inspection so as to not interrupt
routine care.
ANS: C
21. A patient has damage to the cerebellum. Which disorder is
most important for the nurse to assess?
a. Imbalance
b. Hemiplegia
c. Muscle sprain
d. Lower extremity paralysis
ANS: A
22. Which patient will cause the nurse to select a nursing diagnosis
of Impaired physical mobility for a care plan?
a. A patient who is completely immobile
b. A patient who is not completely immobile
c. A patient at risk for single-system involvement
d. A patient who is at risk for multisystem problems
ANS: B
23. The patient has the nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical
mobility related to pain in the left shoulder. Which priority action
will the nurse take?
a. Encourage the patient to do self-care.
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