Nursing 111 Unit 1 Test Questions and Correct Answers

Which information should the nurse include when documenting the characteristics of a pressure wound located on the hip of a client? Location of the wound Length, width, and depth Nutritional status of the client Presence of undermining or tunneling Number and type of dressing supplies used Drainage amount, color, consistency, and odor What is missing from the documentation regarding the emptying of drainage from a wound? 03/12/Hemovac drained serosangiuneous fluid over 12 hours. No odor or purulent material noted at drainage site...........................N. Signature RN amount drainage The occupational health nurse is educating a group of workers who do heavy lifting. Which safety aspects should be included in the session? Select all that apply. Squat to lift objects. Spread legs apart when lifting. Use thigh muscles when lifting. The nurse is educating a client using crutches for the first time to go up and down the stairs. What is the most important aspect to include? Lead with the good leg when going up the stairs. Which information should the nurse provide to clients who work in an office to prevent back strain? Select all that apply. Sit at a comfortable height when at your desk. Keep stomach muscles tight to provide support. Maintain a sitting position with knees lower than hips. The nurse is educating a group of nursing assistants regarding proper body mechanics. Which key concepts should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply. Balance Coordination Joint mobility Body alignment A client who is bedridden asks the nurse what exercises can be included to prevent muscle atrophy. What is the nurse's best response? Isometric The nurse is working with an older client who wants to begin an exercise regimen. The client asks the nurse about the benefits of moderate walking 30 minutes per day. What would be the nurse's best response? Select all that apply. Prevents falls Improves memory Reduces depression Lowers risk of Alzheimer's Which environmental factors could prevent a person from exercising on a consistent basis? Select all that apply. Weather. Pollutants Financial strains What should the nurse educator include when giving a presentation to a group of nurses about ways to prevent nurse back injuries while transferring a patient? Select all that apply. Use electric or mechanical lifts for transfers. Obtain assistance from other staff members. Lock wheels and furniture and equipment before moving clients. In which position should the nurse place the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is short of breath? Orthopneic What should the nurse use prior to moving a client who needs an assist device to help move from the bed to a chair? A transfer belt