Two point crutch gait - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) (130 Questions with Answers) (2023/2024) (Graded A+) HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) 1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes of aging. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates that the teaching has been effective? "I should expect my heart rate to take longer to return to normal after excessive as I get older." 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and h...

What are bedridden patients at risk for? DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) What is another name for elastic stockings? Antiembolic or Thromboembolic Device (TED) What do TED's prevent? These stockings prevent clots by continuous pressure to lower extremities What are common compression strengths for elastic stockings? 12-20mmhg Sequential Compression Devices or Intermittent Pneumatic Devices are used for? Intermittent compression to promote venous return and prevent DV...

How do you measure crutches for a person? answer 2 to 3 fingerwidths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of foot If they mention axilla or a landmark on the foot... answer They are wrong instructions When the handgrip of a crutch is properly in place the elbow flexion should be? answer 30 degrees 2 Point Gait answer 1: Move one crutch and opposite foot together 2: Move other crutch and other foot together *Remember: 2 points together for a ...

PEAT-1 Practice 200 Questions and Answer Key 2024/2025 PEAT-1 Practice 200 Questions and Answer Key 2024/2025 1. In splinting or immobilization, the functional position of the hand includes wrist: A. extension, phalangeal flexion, and thumb abduction B. extension, phalangeal extension and thumb abduction C. extension, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction D. flexion, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction 2. During pregnancy, which of the following is contraindicated? A. curl-up...

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...

What action(s) should you take immediately to help Mrs. Williams? correct answersImmediately take Mrs. Williams blood pressure and pulse. Assist her in getting sat in a wheelchair, so she's ready to safely ambulate to the examination room and been seen by the doctor. Once in the room, notate her chart as to her reason for her visit. After X-rays, Dr. King determined that Mrs. Williams has an ankle fracture, and he applied a cast to it. He wants you to fit Mrs. Williams to crutches and teach ...

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...

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...

EXSS 288 Test Questions with Complete Solutions Intrinsic v Extrinsic - Answer--Intrinsic: infection -Extrinsic: tissue stressed to the point of mechanical failure due to excessive force (orthopedic injuries) Acute v Chronic - Answer--acute: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to excessive force occurring in a single bout (sudden onset of short duration) -chronic: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to repeated micro-trauma occurring over extended period of time (gradual onset of prolo...

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...