NSG 1600 FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS EXAMPREP GRADED A+
▶ how is a trochanter roll implemented?. Answer: fold cotton towel length
wise to a width that extends from greater trochanter of the femur to lower
border of popliteal space
▶ hand roll. Answer: roll placed in the hand to prevent hand contraction
▶ trapeze bar. Answer: allows the client to pull with the upper extremities
to raise the trunk off the bed, assist in transfer, or to perform exercises
increases independence, helps maintain upper body strength, decreases
the shearing action
▶ supported fowlers. Answer: the head of the bed is elevated 45 to 60
degrees, and the patient's knees are slightly elevated without pressure to
restrict circulation in the lower legs
▶ supine. Answer: lying face up
▶ prone. Answer: lying face down
▶ side lying. Answer: patient rests on the side with the major portion of
body weight on the dependent hip and shoulder
▶ Sims. Answer: patient places the weight on the anterior ileum, humerus,
and clavicle
▶ what are the psychological effects of immobility?. Answer:
emotional/behavior responses (depression, hostility, fear, anxiety)
sensory alterations
altered sleep patterns
social isolation
▶ what are complementary/alternative therapies that influence metabolism.
Answer: provide high protein, high calorie diet with vitamin C supplements
AND SOLUTIONS EXAMPREP GRADED A+
▶ how is a trochanter roll implemented?. Answer: fold cotton towel length
wise to a width that extends from greater trochanter of the femur to lower
border of popliteal space
▶ hand roll. Answer: roll placed in the hand to prevent hand contraction
▶ trapeze bar. Answer: allows the client to pull with the upper extremities
to raise the trunk off the bed, assist in transfer, or to perform exercises
increases independence, helps maintain upper body strength, decreases
the shearing action
▶ supported fowlers. Answer: the head of the bed is elevated 45 to 60
degrees, and the patient's knees are slightly elevated without pressure to
restrict circulation in the lower legs
▶ supine. Answer: lying face up
▶ prone. Answer: lying face down
▶ side lying. Answer: patient rests on the side with the major portion of
body weight on the dependent hip and shoulder
▶ Sims. Answer: patient places the weight on the anterior ileum, humerus,
and clavicle
▶ what are the psychological effects of immobility?. Answer:
emotional/behavior responses (depression, hostility, fear, anxiety)
sensory alterations
altered sleep patterns
social isolation
▶ what are complementary/alternative therapies that influence metabolism.
Answer: provide high protein, high calorie diet with vitamin C supplements
