NUR 211: Mobility
exam questions and
answers 2024
The nurse is developing a plan of care for an immobile patient and is
concerned about skin integrity. Which intervention is appropriate
for the nurse to include?
Turn the patient every 2 hours.
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The nurse is planning care for an older adult patient with muscle
atrophy and limited mobility. The nurse pads the patient's joints.
Which explanation for this action should the nurse provide to the
patient?
"Padding your joints should increase your comfort."
A patient is scheduled for a magnetic evoked potentials exam.
Which explanation should the nurse use in educating the patient
about the test's purpose?
"It measures how nerves respond to different types of stimulation."
A patient with impaired mobility has been prescribed axillary
crutches. The nurse teaches the patient crutch walking. Which part
of the body should the nurse instruct the patient to use for bearing
weight when using the crutches?
The wrists
A patient scheduled for a joint aspiration study asks the nurse what
this test will show? Which response by the nurse is accurate?
, "This test is done to determine if you possibly have a fracture."
The nurse is presenting issues related to alterations in mobility with
a group of community members. Which major risk factor should the
nurse include?
Aging
Which admission assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to
perform for a patient with altered mobility?
Observe as the patient walks across the room.
The nurse presents genetic factors that might affect mobility to a
community group. Which genetic factor listed by a community
member should lead the nurse to provide further teaching?
Sickle cell disease
While conducting a gait and posture assessment, the nurse becomes
concerned and suspects that the patient has a herniated lumbar
disc. Which assessment finding caused the nurse's suspicion?
Flattened lumbar curve
The nurse discusses scoliosis with a group of parents of school-age
children. The nurse includes degrees of curvature of the spine in the
discussion. Which curvature of the spine should the nurse include as
being severe?
A curve 40 degrees or greater
rationale: Curvatures are classified as severe at 40 degrees or
greater. Between 20 and 40 degrees, they are classified as
moderate. Organ involvement is not a classification criterion.
Curvatures greater than 100 degrees are life-threatening.
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Which type of passive exercise should the nurse implement to
maintain joint mobility in an immobile patient?
Range of motion
exam questions and
answers 2024
The nurse is developing a plan of care for an immobile patient and is
concerned about skin integrity. Which intervention is appropriate
for the nurse to include?
Turn the patient every 2 hours.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The nurse is planning care for an older adult patient with muscle
atrophy and limited mobility. The nurse pads the patient's joints.
Which explanation for this action should the nurse provide to the
patient?
"Padding your joints should increase your comfort."
A patient is scheduled for a magnetic evoked potentials exam.
Which explanation should the nurse use in educating the patient
about the test's purpose?
"It measures how nerves respond to different types of stimulation."
A patient with impaired mobility has been prescribed axillary
crutches. The nurse teaches the patient crutch walking. Which part
of the body should the nurse instruct the patient to use for bearing
weight when using the crutches?
The wrists
A patient scheduled for a joint aspiration study asks the nurse what
this test will show? Which response by the nurse is accurate?
, "This test is done to determine if you possibly have a fracture."
The nurse is presenting issues related to alterations in mobility with
a group of community members. Which major risk factor should the
nurse include?
Aging
Which admission assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to
perform for a patient with altered mobility?
Observe as the patient walks across the room.
The nurse presents genetic factors that might affect mobility to a
community group. Which genetic factor listed by a community
member should lead the nurse to provide further teaching?
Sickle cell disease
While conducting a gait and posture assessment, the nurse becomes
concerned and suspects that the patient has a herniated lumbar
disc. Which assessment finding caused the nurse's suspicion?
Flattened lumbar curve
The nurse discusses scoliosis with a group of parents of school-age
children. The nurse includes degrees of curvature of the spine in the
discussion. Which curvature of the spine should the nurse include as
being severe?
A curve 40 degrees or greater
rationale: Curvatures are classified as severe at 40 degrees or
greater. Between 20 and 40 degrees, they are classified as
moderate. Organ involvement is not a classification criterion.
Curvatures greater than 100 degrees are life-threatening.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which type of passive exercise should the nurse implement to
maintain joint mobility in an immobile patient?
Range of motion
