RNSG 1105: MODULE 5
MECHANICS EXAM Q & A
I. What is the purpose of dangling? How would you assist a patient to
dangle?
accustoms the patient to the change in position. Help the patient to sit up
but allow their feet to dangle.
, II. How would the nurse assist a patient to ambulate?
a. Review the patient's medical record for an authorizing physician's
order.
b. Review the patient's nursing care plan for information regarding
the following:
(1) Physical limitations.
(2) Mechanical equipment being utilized; that is, IV infusion pumps,
chest drainage set, urinary drainage sets. (3) Distance patient is to
ambulate.
(4) Length of time patient is to be out of bed.
(5) Frequency patient is to get out of bed.
c.Review the Nurse's Notes to identify the patient's previous tolerance
of the activity specified.
d. Explain the rationale for getting out of bed to the patient.
e. Pre-medicate for pain prior to getting out of bed, if necessary.
MECHANICS EXAM Q & A
I. What is the purpose of dangling? How would you assist a patient to
dangle?
accustoms the patient to the change in position. Help the patient to sit up
but allow their feet to dangle.
, II. How would the nurse assist a patient to ambulate?
a. Review the patient's medical record for an authorizing physician's
order.
b. Review the patient's nursing care plan for information regarding
the following:
(1) Physical limitations.
(2) Mechanical equipment being utilized; that is, IV infusion pumps,
chest drainage set, urinary drainage sets. (3) Distance patient is to
ambulate.
(4) Length of time patient is to be out of bed.
(5) Frequency patient is to get out of bed.
c.Review the Nurse's Notes to identify the patient's previous tolerance
of the activity specified.
d. Explain the rationale for getting out of bed to the patient.
e. Pre-medicate for pain prior to getting out of bed, if necessary.
