MDC 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 1 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ promoting client independence. Answer: What is the goal of
adaptive devices?
◉ -positioning: high-fowlers/orthopenic position; reduces risk of
aspiration during meals
-mechanic vent/trach/nasal cannula
-incentive spirometer (forces pt to take deep breaths)
-deep breathing exercises, teach to cough. Answer: What are some
interventions to promote respiratory function?
◉ · Immobility
· DM
· Obesity
· Lack of perfusion (vascular problems)
· Poor nutrition (if they are not getting protein, body tissue is
breaking down!)
· Chronic diseases can cause complications Answer: Risk factors for
pressure ulcers
, ◉ rest, ice, compression, elevation
sprains Answer: What does RICE stand for? and what is it used for?
◉ weak, porous bone tissue Answer: Why are osteoporosis patients
prone to fractures?
◉ after age 50 Answer: When should we screen for osteoporosis?
◉ • increase consumption of dairy products/dark green leafy
veggies
• sun exposure/adequate vitamin D in diet
• smoking cessation
• weight loss
• avoid excessive alcohol
• encourage daily exercise-regularly scheduled walking, swimming,
water aerobics, yoga, tai chi, low impact***
• avoid jarring exercise-horseback riding/jogging Answer: Patient
education for osteoporosis
◉ -educate about medications (antibiotics! ***...finish prescription,
etc.)/encourage compliance and to follow regimen
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ promoting client independence. Answer: What is the goal of
adaptive devices?
◉ -positioning: high-fowlers/orthopenic position; reduces risk of
aspiration during meals
-mechanic vent/trach/nasal cannula
-incentive spirometer (forces pt to take deep breaths)
-deep breathing exercises, teach to cough. Answer: What are some
interventions to promote respiratory function?
◉ · Immobility
· DM
· Obesity
· Lack of perfusion (vascular problems)
· Poor nutrition (if they are not getting protein, body tissue is
breaking down!)
· Chronic diseases can cause complications Answer: Risk factors for
pressure ulcers
, ◉ rest, ice, compression, elevation
sprains Answer: What does RICE stand for? and what is it used for?
◉ weak, porous bone tissue Answer: Why are osteoporosis patients
prone to fractures?
◉ after age 50 Answer: When should we screen for osteoporosis?
◉ • increase consumption of dairy products/dark green leafy
veggies
• sun exposure/adequate vitamin D in diet
• smoking cessation
• weight loss
• avoid excessive alcohol
• encourage daily exercise-regularly scheduled walking, swimming,
water aerobics, yoga, tai chi, low impact***
• avoid jarring exercise-horseback riding/jogging Answer: Patient
education for osteoporosis
◉ -educate about medications (antibiotics! ***...finish prescription,
etc.)/encourage compliance and to follow regimen
