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Proper determination of seat width of a wheel chair? Why? - Answer - measure the widest aspect of the users bottom and add aprox. 1.5 inches, protects greater trochanters Proper determination of seat depth of a W/C? Why? - Answer - measure from the users bottom to along the lateral thigh to the popliteal fold then subtract approx. 2 inches, protects popliteal space Proper determination of leg length of W/C? Why? - Answer - the foot plates should be approx. 2 inches from the floor, to clear...

NBCOT Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Exam Prep, (Answered)2022 Solution A COTA® is assisting the OTR® in providing care to a child with lumbar-level spina bifida. The child spends the majority of time in a wheelchair and plays adapted basketball. What does evidence reveal as the most effective occupational therapy intervention for preventing pressure ulcers? Select the BEST 3 choices. A. Strategies to increase shear B. Functional activities C. Wheelchair seating assessment D. Weight-sh...

An OT is preparing to evaluate a toddler who has upper extremity orthopedic concerns. How will the OT MOST likely obtain the majority of initial assessment data? A. Measurement tools that assess visual-motor skills B. Dynamometer and pinch meter readings. C. Observation of child during activities in the child-care center. D. Functional independence measures. - answer-C. Observation of child during activities in the child-care center. Through observation of the child during child-care ...

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. To avoid shearing forces when repositioning...

(Latest Update 2023/2024) HESI FUNDAMENTALS Exam Version 2 (V2) 55 QUESTIONS HESI FUNDAMENTALS 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep th...

NBCOT Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Exam Prep, (Answered) Solution A COTA® is assisting the OTR® in providing care to a child with lumbar-level spina bifida. The child spends the majority of time in a wheelchair and plays adapted basketball. What does evidence reveal as the most effective occupational therapy intervention for preventing pressure ulcers? Select the BEST 3 choices. A. Strategies to increase shear B. Functional activities C. Wheelchair seating assessment D. Weight-shifti...

(Latest Update 2023/2024) HESI FUNDAMENTALS Exam Version 2 (V2) 55 QUESTIONS HESI FUNDAMENTALS 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep th...

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a male client who is experiencing urinary retention? A. Apply a condom catheter. B. Apply a skin protectant. C. Encourage increased fluid intake. D. Assess for bladder distention. - answer-D. Assess for bladder distention An older client who is unresponsive following a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is receiving bolus enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube (GT). What is the best position for the client for administ...

PHARMACOLOGY 02 FUNDAMENTALS 06 1-A nurse has received report from the off-going shift that a client is confused and has been identified as a high risk for falls. The nurse shares this information with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which finding by the nurse requires intervention? 1. UAP has attached a bed alarm to the client's gown and bed 2. UAP has been making hourly rounds on the client 3. UAP has lowered the bed and raised all 4 side rails 4. UAP has p...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM 80 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack. B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering. C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice. D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER Observe the appearance of the skin...