NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
Chapter 28:
Immobility.
Chapter 28: ImmobilityPotter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
2. A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and
must perform external rotation. Which action will the nurse
take?
a. Moves patient’s arm in a full circle
b. Moves patient’s arm cross the body as far as possible
c. Moves patient’s arm behind body, keeping elbow straight
d. Moves patient’s arm until thumb is upward and lateral to head
with elbow flexed
ANS: D
4. A nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) and
splinting on an at-risk patient. Which finding will indicate
goal achievement for the nurse’s action?
a. Prevention of atelectasis
,NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
b. Prevention of renal calculi
c. Prevention of pressure ulcers
d. Prevention of joint
contractures ANS: D
8. A nurse reviews an immobilized patient’s laboratory results and
discovers hypercalcemia. Which condition will the nurse monitor
for most closely in this patient?
,NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
a. Hypostatic pneumonia
b. Renal calculi
c. Pressure ulcers
d. Thrombus
formation ANS: B
9. A nurse is caring for an immobile patient. Which metabolic
alteration will the nurse monitor for in this patient?
a. Increased appetite
b. Increased diarrhea
c. Increased metabolic rate
d. Altered nutrient
metabolism ANS: D
14. A nurse is assessing the body alignment of a standing
patient. Which finding will the nurse report as normal?
a. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed “S”
pattern.
, NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
b. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an
“S” pattern.
c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap.
d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed
out. ANS: A
Chapter 28:
Immobility.
Chapter 28: ImmobilityPotter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
2. A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and
must perform external rotation. Which action will the nurse
take?
a. Moves patient’s arm in a full circle
b. Moves patient’s arm cross the body as far as possible
c. Moves patient’s arm behind body, keeping elbow straight
d. Moves patient’s arm until thumb is upward and lateral to head
with elbow flexed
ANS: D
4. A nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) and
splinting on an at-risk patient. Which finding will indicate
goal achievement for the nurse’s action?
a. Prevention of atelectasis
,NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
b. Prevention of renal calculi
c. Prevention of pressure ulcers
d. Prevention of joint
contractures ANS: D
8. A nurse reviews an immobilized patient’s laboratory results and
discovers hypercalcemia. Which condition will the nurse monitor
for most closely in this patient?
,NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
a. Hypostatic pneumonia
b. Renal calculi
c. Pressure ulcers
d. Thrombus
formation ANS: B
9. A nurse is caring for an immobile patient. Which metabolic
alteration will the nurse monitor for in this patient?
a. Increased appetite
b. Increased diarrhea
c. Increased metabolic rate
d. Altered nutrient
metabolism ANS: D
14. A nurse is assessing the body alignment of a standing
patient. Which finding will the nurse report as normal?
a. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed “S”
pattern.
, NR 304 THE study guide for funds.Chapter 28 To Chapter 39 ALL GRADED A+
b. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an
“S” pattern.
c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap.
d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed
out. ANS: A
