NURS 2090 MOBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is an active range of motion exercise ?
distance and direction of a joint when it is moved by the pt
what is a passive range of motion exercise ?
distance and direction of a joint when it is moved by an external force
who is at risk of developing venous thromboembolism and what can you do to
prevent it ?
immobile pt or pt on bed rest
- prevent by early ambulation
- if early ambulation is not feasible, elastic stockings (anti embolism stockings),
sequential compression devices, and venous foot pumps can be used to promote
venous return
what must you do before giving a pt anti embolism stockings?
measure the length from the heel to the knee, and the circumference of the calf to
ensure the pt is getting the right size
how often should you remove the elastic stockings/ SCD's and assess the
skin/circulatory status ?
every 8 hours
what is a gait/transfer belt used for ?
pt who need help with ambulating or transferring from the end to a chair
, what is a transfer board used for ?
to move a pt from a stretcher to a bed
what is a draw sheet used for ?
to reposition a pt in bed
how often do you reposition a pt in bed ?
every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers, contractures, or foot drop
what is a trochanter roll used for ?
used for pt who have muscle weakness or paralysis
the roll keeps the pt hips in a neutral position
what is supine position and when is it used ?
Supine position is when the pt is lying on its back with no elevation of the upper body.
This position is used after spinal surgery and recommended to reduce the incidence of
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) in newborns. It is not used for pt's with dyspnea
or at risk of aspiration.
what is side-lying position and when is it used ?
Side lying position is when the pt is on their side with pillows stabilizing the head, back,
upper leg, and arm. This position is used for pt with pressure on bony prominences of
the back and sacral pressure points. Also used when performing oral care on an
unconscious pt. Not used with pt after hip replacement surgery/ other orthopedic
surgery
what is Sim's position and when is it used ?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is an active range of motion exercise ?
distance and direction of a joint when it is moved by the pt
what is a passive range of motion exercise ?
distance and direction of a joint when it is moved by an external force
who is at risk of developing venous thromboembolism and what can you do to
prevent it ?
immobile pt or pt on bed rest
- prevent by early ambulation
- if early ambulation is not feasible, elastic stockings (anti embolism stockings),
sequential compression devices, and venous foot pumps can be used to promote
venous return
what must you do before giving a pt anti embolism stockings?
measure the length from the heel to the knee, and the circumference of the calf to
ensure the pt is getting the right size
how often should you remove the elastic stockings/ SCD's and assess the
skin/circulatory status ?
every 8 hours
what is a gait/transfer belt used for ?
pt who need help with ambulating or transferring from the end to a chair
, what is a transfer board used for ?
to move a pt from a stretcher to a bed
what is a draw sheet used for ?
to reposition a pt in bed
how often do you reposition a pt in bed ?
every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers, contractures, or foot drop
what is a trochanter roll used for ?
used for pt who have muscle weakness or paralysis
the roll keeps the pt hips in a neutral position
what is supine position and when is it used ?
Supine position is when the pt is lying on its back with no elevation of the upper body.
This position is used after spinal surgery and recommended to reduce the incidence of
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) in newborns. It is not used for pt's with dyspnea
or at risk of aspiration.
what is side-lying position and when is it used ?
Side lying position is when the pt is on their side with pillows stabilizing the head, back,
upper leg, and arm. This position is used for pt with pressure on bony prominences of
the back and sacral pressure points. Also used when performing oral care on an
unconscious pt. Not used with pt after hip replacement surgery/ other orthopedic
surgery
what is Sim's position and when is it used ?
