Canes and walkers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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ambulating a patient: supplies - Answer-non-skid shoes or socks gait belt (site- specific) assistive devices i.e canes, walkers ambulating a patient requirements - Answer--RN/PT approval and direction -appropriate rail adjustment ambulate - Answer-to walk from place to place fall risk - Answer-a designation assigned to a patient whose stability is of concern in order to prevent falls from occurring process to ambulate a patient - Answer--ask nurse if the patient is a fall risk pa...

ambulating a patient: supplies - correct answernon-skid shoes or socks gait belt (site- specific) assistive devices i.e canes, walkers ambulating a patient requirements - correct answer-RN/PT approval and direction -appropriate rail adjustment ambulate - correct answerto walk from place to place

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Canes & Walkers Question and answers 100% correct 2024 Canes - correct answer wood, aluminum for support, aid balance, relieve pressure on weight bearing joints, promote stabilization w/extreme weakness -standard = small support vase, C-curve or T-top -T-top provide better hand support -Quad, tripod = wide support base Cane measurement - correct answer from wrist crease to floor -handle parallel to hip or greater trochanter Cane ambulation - correct answer cane on unaffected si...

Ambulation-canes, crutches, walkers Question and answers already passed 2024 Assistive Devices - correct answer Canes (provide minimal support) Crutches (unable to bear complete weight on the lower extremities or bear weight on only one lower extremity) Walkers (same as crutches) Assessment before Ambulation - correct answer client's medical history Client's previous activity level Current activity orders Client's physical readiness (vital signs, orientation, ROM, muscle strength,...

NCLEX RN ATI REVIEW.Contributing factors Fall - correct answer Older age Impaired mobility Cognitive and/or Sensory impairment Bowel and bladder dysfuntion Side effects of medications History of falls Nursing interventions Falls - correct answer Complete a fall risk assessment Communicate identified risks with the health care team Assign clients at risk falls to a room close to nurses' stations and assess frequently Provide clients with nonskid footwear Keep the floor free of clutte...

Using crutches, canes, & walkers Question and answers rated A+ 2024crutches: 4-point gait ( Partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch forward 2. Move left foot just ahead of left crutch 3. Move left crutch forward 4. Move right foot just ahead of right crutch 5. Repeat crutches: 2-point gait (partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch and left foot forward 2. As these points rest, move right and left crutch forward 3. Repeat crutches: walking ...

Crutches Canes & Walkers Question and answer 100% correct 2024 What is the weight bearing potential for two point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for four point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing to crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing through crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing If a patient can ...