NSG 3100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
After instruction, which actions by a pt. who can bear wt on both fee but has left-sided
weakness indicates an understand of proper use of a walker?
The pt moves the walker and the left leg forward at the same time, then takes a step
w/the rt. leg forward
A client who uses a cane to ambulate, the client will hold the can on the
strong side
Which actions by the client below demonstrates that the client knows how to properly
ambulate w/ a cane?
The pt. should hold the cane on his or her stronger side and move the cane forward
first, followed by the weaker leg and then the stronger leg. CWS
A client needs to go up the stairs, while using crutches what findings by the nurse
demonstrates the client understands how to ambulate upstairs w/ crutches?
The client moves the non-injured leg forward on the stairs and then brings crutches up
onto the stairs and aligned w/ the strong leg.
The nurse conducting a staff education program about holistic healthcare. Which
statement by the staff shows the teaching was effective?
A holistic approach considers the client's biologic, psychological, sociological, and
spiritual needs.
A client fell at home and is reporting severe pain in the right ankle. The nurse assesses
the client's ankle and visualizes inflammation of the joint. Which of the following findings
indicates inflammation?
Swelling and warmth
An older adult clinet is at a greater risk for infection. which of the following nursing
interventions is appropriate to reduce the risk of infection?
Encourage deep-breathing an increased intake of fluids to keep respiratory secretions
thin and keep them from accumulating in the lower lungs.
The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for contracture after orthopedic surgery.
Which of the following would be an appropriate position to place the client in?
Dorsal recumbent
After instruction, which actions by a pt. who can bear wt on both fee but has left-sided
weakness indicates an understand of proper use of a walker?
The pt moves the walker and the left leg forward at the same time, then takes a step
w/the rt. leg forward
A client who uses a cane to ambulate, the client will hold the can on the
strong side
Which actions by the client below demonstrates that the client knows how to properly
ambulate w/ a cane?
The pt. should hold the cane on his or her stronger side and move the cane forward
first, followed by the weaker leg and then the stronger leg. CWS
A client needs to go up the stairs, while using crutches what findings by the nurse
demonstrates the client understands how to ambulate upstairs w/ crutches?
The client moves the non-injured leg forward on the stairs and then brings crutches up
onto the stairs and aligned w/ the strong leg.
The nurse conducting a staff education program about holistic healthcare. Which
statement by the staff shows the teaching was effective?
A holistic approach considers the client's biologic, psychological, sociological, and
spiritual needs.
A client fell at home and is reporting severe pain in the right ankle. The nurse assesses
the client's ankle and visualizes inflammation of the joint. Which of the following findings
indicates inflammation?
Swelling and warmth
An older adult clinet is at a greater risk for infection. which of the following nursing
interventions is appropriate to reduce the risk of infection?
Encourage deep-breathing an increased intake of fluids to keep respiratory secretions
thin and keep them from accumulating in the lower lungs.
The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for contracture after orthopedic surgery.
Which of the following would be an appropriate position to place the client in?
Dorsal recumbent
