CRRN GRACE TEXTBOOK
REVIEWED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
When conducting the 10- meter walk test for a patient with an incomplete spinal cord
injury, what does a flying start refer to?
a. Not counting the first 2 feet walked.
b. Urging the patient to walk as fast as possible.
c. Using assistive devices to increase speed.
d. Walking faster at the beginning that at the end. - ANS-A: Not counting the first 2 feet
walked.
The 10- meter walk test is used to assess a patients speed in walking 10 meters. During
the test, the patient can use any assistive devices or assistance normally used. The
length that is marked is actually 14 meters, but only the middle 10 meters are counted.
The "flying start" refers to the first 2 feet of the distance. These 2 feet are not counted
in the time but allow the patient to gain some momentum. Likewise, the last 2 feet
(often used for turning if more than one length is to be walked) are not counted.
Normal values are typically greater than 1 meter per second until age 80.
How much liquid should a patient who performs self-catheterization take in each day?
a. 8 ounces
b. 16 ounces
c. 2 quarts
d. 1 gallon - ANS-C: 2 quarts
At least 2 quarts daily. Drink most in first 1/2 of day. Drink mostly water and try to
avoid citrus juices making the urine more alkaline which can lead to bacteria. Apox 7
oz of cranberry juice should be drunk each day to make urine more acidic to decrease
bacteria growth
, Nursing interventions to help decrease insomnia include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. engaging the patient in activities during the day decrease napping.
b. administer prn sleeping medications if the patient is having difficulty falling asleep.
c. limit caffeine-containing beverages in the afternoon and evening.
d. allow them to rest during the day so they do not become over fatigued. - ANS-D:
Allowing them to rest during the day will increase their difficulties with sleeping at
night. Limiting caffeine, using prn sleep medications, and having the patient engaged
in activities during the day can all help to promote a healthy sleep cycle. Educating the
the patient on a healthy sleep pattern with waking and sleeping at the same time every
day can also help to promote a normal sleep cycle.
A 57-year-old man with diabetes mellitus type 2 has developed neuropathy, and his
wife tells the nurse he is experiencing erectile dysfunction. Using the PLISSIT model for
assessing sexuality, which of the following should the nurse do FIRST when speaking
to the patient?
a. Ask permission to discuss sexual function.
Provide limited information about sexual function.
c. Provide suggestions for dealing with erectile dysfunction.
d. Suggest intensive therapy. - ANS-A: Because patients may be embarrassed and
uncomfortable discussing sexual functioning (especially with someone of the opposite
gender), the PLISSIT model begins with asking the patient's permission to discuss
sexual function. If the patient agrees, then the nurse can go to the next steps:
*P: Ask permission
*LI: Provide limited information about sexual function.
*SS. Provide specific suggestions for dealing with sexual dysfunction.
*IT: Refer to a specialist in sex therapy for intensive therapy.
If the patient declines, the nurse should tell the patient they can discuss it later if he
changes his mind and ask if there is someone else with whom the patient would feel
more comfortable discussing the issue.
The spinal nerves at which level are responsible for a man to have an erection?
a. Sacral nerves 2-4
b. Lumbar nerves 3-5
c. Thoracic nerves 10-12
REVIEWED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
When conducting the 10- meter walk test for a patient with an incomplete spinal cord
injury, what does a flying start refer to?
a. Not counting the first 2 feet walked.
b. Urging the patient to walk as fast as possible.
c. Using assistive devices to increase speed.
d. Walking faster at the beginning that at the end. - ANS-A: Not counting the first 2 feet
walked.
The 10- meter walk test is used to assess a patients speed in walking 10 meters. During
the test, the patient can use any assistive devices or assistance normally used. The
length that is marked is actually 14 meters, but only the middle 10 meters are counted.
The "flying start" refers to the first 2 feet of the distance. These 2 feet are not counted
in the time but allow the patient to gain some momentum. Likewise, the last 2 feet
(often used for turning if more than one length is to be walked) are not counted.
Normal values are typically greater than 1 meter per second until age 80.
How much liquid should a patient who performs self-catheterization take in each day?
a. 8 ounces
b. 16 ounces
c. 2 quarts
d. 1 gallon - ANS-C: 2 quarts
At least 2 quarts daily. Drink most in first 1/2 of day. Drink mostly water and try to
avoid citrus juices making the urine more alkaline which can lead to bacteria. Apox 7
oz of cranberry juice should be drunk each day to make urine more acidic to decrease
bacteria growth
, Nursing interventions to help decrease insomnia include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. engaging the patient in activities during the day decrease napping.
b. administer prn sleeping medications if the patient is having difficulty falling asleep.
c. limit caffeine-containing beverages in the afternoon and evening.
d. allow them to rest during the day so they do not become over fatigued. - ANS-D:
Allowing them to rest during the day will increase their difficulties with sleeping at
night. Limiting caffeine, using prn sleep medications, and having the patient engaged
in activities during the day can all help to promote a healthy sleep cycle. Educating the
the patient on a healthy sleep pattern with waking and sleeping at the same time every
day can also help to promote a normal sleep cycle.
A 57-year-old man with diabetes mellitus type 2 has developed neuropathy, and his
wife tells the nurse he is experiencing erectile dysfunction. Using the PLISSIT model for
assessing sexuality, which of the following should the nurse do FIRST when speaking
to the patient?
a. Ask permission to discuss sexual function.
Provide limited information about sexual function.
c. Provide suggestions for dealing with erectile dysfunction.
d. Suggest intensive therapy. - ANS-A: Because patients may be embarrassed and
uncomfortable discussing sexual functioning (especially with someone of the opposite
gender), the PLISSIT model begins with asking the patient's permission to discuss
sexual function. If the patient agrees, then the nurse can go to the next steps:
*P: Ask permission
*LI: Provide limited information about sexual function.
*SS. Provide specific suggestions for dealing with sexual dysfunction.
*IT: Refer to a specialist in sex therapy for intensive therapy.
If the patient declines, the nurse should tell the patient they can discuss it later if he
changes his mind and ask if there is someone else with whom the patient would feel
more comfortable discussing the issue.
The spinal nerves at which level are responsible for a man to have an erection?
a. Sacral nerves 2-4
b. Lumbar nerves 3-5
c. Thoracic nerves 10-12
