NSG 122 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 4 /
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A
4 Exercise Effects on the Body - (answer)1. Increased demand for oxygen to
muscles
2. Systolic BP Increases
3. Respiratory Rate Increases
4. Heart Rate Increases
4 Things to Know About Body and Mobility Changes in the Patient - (answer)1.
Encourage self-care behaviors
2. Sensitivity to feelings about body and mobility
3. Be supportive and expect frustration
4. Encourage patient to correct behavior that may worsen progress
4 Things to Know When Getting Mobility & Exercise History - (answer)1.
Endurance
2. Mobility issues
3. ADLs
4. Mental health mobility issue causing
4 Patient Positions to Relieve Pressure - (answer)1. Lateral (side lying)
2. Fowlers
, 3. Prone
4. Supine
Why is lateral position preferred for relieving pressure? - (answer)Comfortable
position for resting. Relives pressure on scapulae, sacrum, and heels and allows
the legs and feet to be comfortably flexed, support pillows are needed for correct
positioning
Steps for Graduated Compression Stockings - (answer)1. Measurement of each
leg
2. Assess each pedal pulse for circulation
3. Assess skin and neurovascular of each leg
4. Apply before patient gets out of Bed
5. Avoid massage of legs
Why do you avoid massaging the legs for graduated compression stockings? -
(answer)Do not massage the legs. If a clot is present, it may break away from the
vessel wall and circulate in the bloodstream.
Steps for Getting OOB for the 1st Time - (answer)1. Assist from lying to sitting
with dangle
2. Determine strength and readiness of patient to stand
3. Determine assistance needed-do not assume
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A
4 Exercise Effects on the Body - (answer)1. Increased demand for oxygen to
muscles
2. Systolic BP Increases
3. Respiratory Rate Increases
4. Heart Rate Increases
4 Things to Know About Body and Mobility Changes in the Patient - (answer)1.
Encourage self-care behaviors
2. Sensitivity to feelings about body and mobility
3. Be supportive and expect frustration
4. Encourage patient to correct behavior that may worsen progress
4 Things to Know When Getting Mobility & Exercise History - (answer)1.
Endurance
2. Mobility issues
3. ADLs
4. Mental health mobility issue causing
4 Patient Positions to Relieve Pressure - (answer)1. Lateral (side lying)
2. Fowlers
, 3. Prone
4. Supine
Why is lateral position preferred for relieving pressure? - (answer)Comfortable
position for resting. Relives pressure on scapulae, sacrum, and heels and allows
the legs and feet to be comfortably flexed, support pillows are needed for correct
positioning
Steps for Graduated Compression Stockings - (answer)1. Measurement of each
leg
2. Assess each pedal pulse for circulation
3. Assess skin and neurovascular of each leg
4. Apply before patient gets out of Bed
5. Avoid massage of legs
Why do you avoid massaging the legs for graduated compression stockings? -
(answer)Do not massage the legs. If a clot is present, it may break away from the
vessel wall and circulate in the bloodstream.
Steps for Getting OOB for the 1st Time - (answer)1. Assist from lying to sitting
with dangle
2. Determine strength and readiness of patient to stand
3. Determine assistance needed-do not assume
