Concepts of nursing CH34 questions

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The nurse teaches proper body mechanics for a group of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement by a class participant indicates the need for additional education?  When lifting an object, I will bend at the knees instead of the waist.  When I lift and carry a heavy box of supplies I will keep it at arm’s length from my body.  When I lift an object, I will get close to the object being lifted.  When lifting an object, I will keep my feet shoulder width apart. The nurse is assisting an older adult client with dementia in getting dressed after morning care. Which statement would be most beneficial to the client?  “Do not put on your shoes yet.”  “Put your arm in this sleeve.”  “Put your pants on and zip the zipper.”  “Put on your shirt.” After positioning a client to move from the bed into a wheelchair, how would the nurse stand when helping the client sit up on the side of the bed?  near the client's hip, with legs shoulder width apart and one foot near the head of the bed  to the nondominant side of the client, with legs together and one foot near the head of the bed.  near the client's hip, with legs together  to the dominant side of the client, with legs together and one foot near the head of the bed The nurse is providing health teaching for a client who flies often for business. Which risk factor associated with flying will the nurse emphasize?  thrombus formation  oliguria  skeletal contractures  pooling of secretions A nurse is working with a client who has a history of lung disease and arthritis to develop an exercise program. The nurse instructs the client to take which action before beginning the program?  pick an activity the client enjoys to promote adherence  choose a specific single-exercise activity  obtain a pre-exercise medical examination for clearance  understand that the activity will have positive benefits. The nurse moves a client’s arm from an outstretched position to a position at the side of his body. What is the term used to describe this type of body movement?  Abduction  Extension

 Adduction  Circumduction When moving a client up in bed with the assistance of another caregiver, the nurse should:  elevate the head of the bed.  have the client fold the arms across the chest.  ask another nurse about the plan of care.  maintain a pillow under the client’s head. A client with limited mobility has outward rotation of the bony protrusions at the head of the femur. Which assistive device would the nurse include in the plan of care?  foot splints  foot boards  roller sheets  trochanter rolls A nurse is providing care to a client confined to bed. To promote independence while the client is moving in bed and provide the client assistance in moving up in bed, which device would be appropriate?  bed cradle  trochanter roll  bed trapeze  foot board The nurse is caring for a client with hemorrhoids. To facilitate a rectal examination, into which position will the nurse place the client?  Fowler's  supine  Sims'  Prone A 74-year-old client has kyphosis and is reporting discomfort of the cervical vertebrate. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?  administering a muscle relaxer  placing a small towel under the neck  positioning the client on the stomach  contacting the primary health care provider

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