Canes (Assistive Devices) NCLEX Questions and answers already passed 2024
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Canes (Assistive Devices) NCLEX Questions and answers already passed 2024
1. Your patient is using a cane for the first time. Before using the cane, you assess that the cane properly fits the patient. Which findings below demonstrate the cane properly fits the patient? Select all that apply:
A....
Canes (Assistive Devices) NCLEX Questions
1. Your patient is using a cane for the first time. Before using the cane, you assess that the cane properly fits the patient. Which findings below demonstrate the cane properly fits the patient? Select all that apply:
A. The arm that is holding the cane is flexed at about a 40 degree angle.
B. The top of the cane is at the level of the greater trochanter. C. When the patient dangles their arms, the top of the cane is even with the crease of the wrist closest to the hand. D. There is a 1.5 inch gap between the top of the cane and the axillae. - correct answer The answers are B and C. Option B and C are correct because these are the two methods used to determine a proper fit for a cane. Option A is wrong because the arm holding the cane should be flexed at about 15-30 degree angle (NOT 40 degree angle). Option D is wrong because proper measurement of a cane has nothing to do with the axillae region (this is applicable only for crutches).
2. When a patient uses a cane to ambulate, the patient will hold the cane on the?
A. Weak side
B. Strong side C. It does not matter. The patient should choose what side is the most comfortable for them. - correct answer The answer is B. The patient will hold the cane on the strong side (non-injured side).
3. You're assisting your patient ambulate in the hallway. The patient is learning how to use a cane. While assisting with ambulation, you know it is priority to? Select all that apply:
A. use a gait belt. B. stand on the patient's strong side.
C. stand on the patient's weak side. D. stand behind the patient. - correct answer The answers are A and C. The nurse will apply a gait belt for patient safety, and stand on the patient's weak side.
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