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NURS 209 EXAM 1 STUDYA patient on bed rest receiving range of motion exercises, splinting, and repositioning
the joints in their lower extremities asks the nurse, "Why are these interventions being
done?" Which statement would the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-"These
measures will prevent abnormal fixation of the joints."
An older adult who was in a car accident and fractured their femur has been
immobilized for 5 days. Which nursing diagnosis is related to patient safety when the
nurse assists this patient out of bed for the first time? - ANS-Risk of inability to tolerate
activity.
During a patient's hospital admission process, which category of risk for infection is
being assessed when the nurse says to the patient, "Tell me about your recent major
lifestyle change that has occurred." - ANS-Stressors
The nurse attentively listens and touches a patient gently. Which component of
Swanson's theory does this action fulfill? - ANS-Being with
The nurse educates a nursing student on how to bathe patients with altered cognition.
Which statement made by the student indicates the need for further teaching? - ANS-"I
should use only cool water when bathing patients with altered cognition."
The nurse gives a bed bath to a patient and takes which measure to provide comfort? -
ANS-Uses warm water for the bath
The nurse has provided education about safe ambulation to a patient who has been on
bed rest for the past 4 days. Which statement made by the patient indicates an
understanding of the information? - ANS-"Before I get up to walk, I will dangle my legs
over the bedside for a while."
The nurse is assisting an elderly patient with a bath and performs which intervention? -
ANS-Applies lotion to dry skin.
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing paralysis in the right lower extremity.
Which action will the nurse consider implementing to prevent a contracture? -
ANS-Splinting
Stretching
Positioning
, Range of motion exercises
The nurse is caring for a patient with hearing impairment. Which measure would the
nurse to improve communication with this patient? - ANS-Use written information
Speak slowly and articulate clearly
Talk toward the patient's best ear
The nurse is giving a patient a bath. While washing the extremities, the nurse uses firm
strokes from distal to proximal areas. Which rationale explains this action. - ANS-To
promote circulation
The nurse is teaching health promotion tips to an elderly patient with presbycusis.
Which nursing action ensures effective communication? - ANS-Speaking slowly and
articulating sentences clearly.
Avoiding eating while communicating with the patient.
Sitting at the same level while communicating with the patient.
The nurse places a disposable bath mat on the floor of the bathtub while assisting the
patient with a shower. Which reason explains this intervention? - ANS-To prevent the
patient from falling.
The nurse reviews discharge instructions with a patient who has osteoporosis. Which
statement by the patient indicates that the patient understands the instructions? -
ANS-"I will stop smoking as soon as possible."
The nurse would intervene when which handwashing step is performed by another
member of the health care team? - ANS-Keeping elbows lower than the hands and
forearms during washing.
The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about restorative and continuing care
for a patient who underwent hip replacement. Which statement by the nursing student
indicates effective learning? - ANS-"I will ensure the patient can eat by him- or herself."
"I will ensure that the patient can take medication by him- or herself."
The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student the steps of planning for moving and
repositioning patients. Which statement by the nursing student indicates the need for
further learning? - ANS-"I should place all pillows on the bed."
"I should keep the level of the bed in a low position."
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