age 1 of 78
NUR 215 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>
When is hygiene routinely done? ......ANSWER........Hourly
rounds-Offer help with self-care needs
Early morning care-On awakening, wash face, hands and mouth
care
AM care-After breakfast, bathing, toileting, hair, skin and bed
making
PM care-Toileting, handwashing, oral care, readying for visitors
,age 2 of 78
HS care-Prior to sleep, relaxation, activism reading environment
to facilitate sleep
Discuss the three components of mobility ......ANSWER........-ROM
-gait
-exercise
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting
......ANSWER........- asses patient risk to determine how much
assistance is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg
dangling (ensure proper footwear)
,age 3 of 78
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling
risk
Describe positioning pt's and what the nurse might do before
doing so ......ANSWER........- assess pt strength, vital signs,
coordination, and balance
- carefully lay pt on side and assist to sitting position
- allow pt to sit on bed for 1-2 mins with feet dangling (prevent
injury and maintain safety)
Discuss the use of canes and walkers in the healthcare setting
and teaching pts ......ANSWER........- assistive devices are used
when pt cannot bear full weight
- can reduce the risk of falling, decrease pain with mobility,
improve balance
, age 4 of 78
- Walkers: can be used by pt who has lower extremity weakness
or has problems with balance, walkers w/ wheels are useful for
pts who have difficulty lifting/advancing the walker b/c of
limited balance or endurance
Disadvantage: walker can roll forwards when eight is applied,
teach pt ow to use walkers safely and avoid risk of falling
- Canes: canes provide less support than a walker and are less
stable, most common is straight legged cane, have pt keep cane
on stronger side of body, cane should be placed forward
keeping body weight on both legs
Define passive and active ROM: How does an RN provide
passive ROM? When would they provide it? Purpose of ROM?
......ANSWER........- active ROM: exercise to the joint by pt while
doing ADLs or during joint assessment
NUR 215 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>
When is hygiene routinely done? ......ANSWER........Hourly
rounds-Offer help with self-care needs
Early morning care-On awakening, wash face, hands and mouth
care
AM care-After breakfast, bathing, toileting, hair, skin and bed
making
PM care-Toileting, handwashing, oral care, readying for visitors
,age 2 of 78
HS care-Prior to sleep, relaxation, activism reading environment
to facilitate sleep
Discuss the three components of mobility ......ANSWER........-ROM
-gait
-exercise
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting
......ANSWER........- asses patient risk to determine how much
assistance is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg
dangling (ensure proper footwear)
,age 3 of 78
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling
risk
Describe positioning pt's and what the nurse might do before
doing so ......ANSWER........- assess pt strength, vital signs,
coordination, and balance
- carefully lay pt on side and assist to sitting position
- allow pt to sit on bed for 1-2 mins with feet dangling (prevent
injury and maintain safety)
Discuss the use of canes and walkers in the healthcare setting
and teaching pts ......ANSWER........- assistive devices are used
when pt cannot bear full weight
- can reduce the risk of falling, decrease pain with mobility,
improve balance
, age 4 of 78
- Walkers: can be used by pt who has lower extremity weakness
or has problems with balance, walkers w/ wheels are useful for
pts who have difficulty lifting/advancing the walker b/c of
limited balance or endurance
Disadvantage: walker can roll forwards when eight is applied,
teach pt ow to use walkers safely and avoid risk of falling
- Canes: canes provide less support than a walker and are less
stable, most common is straight legged cane, have pt keep cane
on stronger side of body, cane should be placed forward
keeping body weight on both legs
Define passive and active ROM: How does an RN provide
passive ROM? When would they provide it? Purpose of ROM?
......ANSWER........- active ROM: exercise to the joint by pt while
doing ADLs or during joint assessment
