1. A client is having problems with her ankles. To assess her ankles - ROM, which ROM exercises should the nurse have her perform?
A) flexion, extension, hyperextension
B) flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
C) external rotation, internal rotation
D) extension, flexion, inversion, eversion
2. Pulling is easier than pushing. So pulling a client rather than pushing him or her has which of the following advantages?
A) reduces workload
B) decreases opposition from gravity
C) maintains stability
D) prevents muscle strain
3. The nurse is transferring a client from a wheelchair to the bed. Which is the correct procedure?
A) Pull the client toward you, and pivot him on the unaffected limb.
B) Pull the client toward you, and pivot him on the affected limb.
C) Push the client toward the bed, and pivot him on the affected limb.
D) Stand the client on both legs, and push him toward the bed.
4. Pressure ulcers usually occur:
A) when clients are left in one position in bed for extended periods of time.
B) when clients are underweight.
C) when clients are overweight.
D) only in underweight and overweight clients.
5. Accurate documentation of assessment findings regarding pressure ulcers is very important because:
A) the law requires the nurse to document lesions.
B) the hospital requires the nurse to document lesions.
C) the physician requires the nurse to document lesions.
D) the nursing assessment of ulcers is a standard of nursing practice.
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