Three point crutch gait Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Assistive Devices NCLEX Questions (Crutches, Canes, Walkers) What findings demonstrate that the crutches were adjusted correctly by the patient? - correct answer 1. The patient has a 2-3 finger (1 to 1.5 in) width distance between the axillae and crutch rest pad. 2. When the patient grips the handgrips of the crutches the elbow bends at about 30 degrees. 3. Hand grips of the crutches should be even with the hip line. 4. Patient place weight on the HANDS while ambulating NOT the axilla...

PN Fundamentals Online Practice 2022 B 60 Questions & Answers. A nurse is planning to administer medication to a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of this infection to others? A. Clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub immediately after removing gloves. B. Remove the cover gown in the client's room after providing care. C. Place the client in a room with negative-pressure air...

VN103 Assisting with the Use of Canes, Walkers, and CrutchesAn otherwise strong, healthy patient with a lower leg cast is learning to ambulate with axillary crutches. Which gait is most appropriate? - correct answer Three-point gait Where do the patient's feet stop when performing the swing-through crutch gait? - correct answer Past the crutch tips The nurse is teaching a patient who has crutches how to sit down in a chair. In which hand should the patient hold both crutches? - correct...

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...

Canes and Walkers (NCLEX STUDY) Question and answers 2024 verified to passThe 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 ha...

NUR 160 Exam 3 Questions and Answer Already Passed define arthritis inflammation of a joint name the 4 types of arthritis osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout what causes OA? long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints name the two forms of OA primary and secondary what is the cause of primary OA? unknown origin what is the cause of secondary OA? trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stoop...

BS 1343 HESI Exit exam RN Questions and Answers 100% Correct – Houston Community college (A grade / School graded) HESI EXIT VERSION 3 1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetyls...

pn ati fundamentals ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse working in a hospital overhears the following conversation between two other nurses on the elevator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Tell the nurses that this conversation is not appropriate A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? - The client h...

AES Slings and Splints & Crutchessplint - correct answer a rigid device that supports and immobilizes an injured body part; used to secure suspected bone or joint injuries; can be used with slings and bandages Procedure to Make a Splint - correct answer 1. Cleanse your hands 2. Locate a splint. If a commercial splint is not available, find materials that can support and immobilize the injury 3. Place a splint on each side of the limb. Avoid moving the limb as much as possible. Do not allow ...

musculoskeletal Saunders (Answered) 2022/2023 Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all that apply. -Keep the cast clean and dry. - Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry. - Keep the cast and extremity elevated plaster cast teaching - A cool setting on the hair dryer can be used to dry a plaster cast (heat cannot be used on a plaster cast because the cast heats up and burns the skin). - not to sti...