PN Case Study Mobility Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
What instruction should be given to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for
positioning Mr. Moore's legs? - Answer-Use two pillows and place one length weights
under each calf.
Mr. Moore is 6'2" tall and weighs 140 pounds. He's calculating body mass index/BMI is
18. Inquiry about the nutritional status of Mr. Moore reveals that he does not even eat
his favorite foods anymore, although he does drink a lot of diet cola's. - Answer-
Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.
Mr. Moore indicates an interest in improving his nutrition. He says that he is worried
because he has heard that bones weekend when people stay in bed. He asked which
food will help his bones.
Which food should the P and recommend to prevent a decrease in bone density.? -
Answer-Calcium rich foods.
The PN is helping Mr. Moore choose foods from a regular (unrestricted) diet menu for
tomorrow's breakfast. Mr. Moore says he will try to eat even though he still doesn't have
much of an appetite.
Which foods should the client select? - Answer-Milk, oatmeal, and an orange.
What should the PN teach the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)about positioning
the chair to ensure a safe transfer? - Answer-Position the chair and a 45° angle to the
bed on the clients left side.
The PN is in the room when Mr. Moore quickly gets up out of the bed to go to the
bathroom. With the PN's assistance, Mr. Moore walked about 5 feet from the bed and
then he stops and states, "I feel faint". Mr. Moore then starts to fall.
What is the priority nursing action? - Answer-Gently lower the client to the floor.
After sitting on the floor for a few minutes, Mr. Moore re is helped to a standing position
by the PN and the UAP. He is able to walk to the bathroom and back to bed without
further problems. After Mr. Moore it safely return to bed, he asked the PN, "what caused
me to feel faint?"
What is the best response? - Answer-You probably experience postural hypotension.
Let me explain.
with Correct Answers
What instruction should be given to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for
positioning Mr. Moore's legs? - Answer-Use two pillows and place one length weights
under each calf.
Mr. Moore is 6'2" tall and weighs 140 pounds. He's calculating body mass index/BMI is
18. Inquiry about the nutritional status of Mr. Moore reveals that he does not even eat
his favorite foods anymore, although he does drink a lot of diet cola's. - Answer-
Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.
Mr. Moore indicates an interest in improving his nutrition. He says that he is worried
because he has heard that bones weekend when people stay in bed. He asked which
food will help his bones.
Which food should the P and recommend to prevent a decrease in bone density.? -
Answer-Calcium rich foods.
The PN is helping Mr. Moore choose foods from a regular (unrestricted) diet menu for
tomorrow's breakfast. Mr. Moore says he will try to eat even though he still doesn't have
much of an appetite.
Which foods should the client select? - Answer-Milk, oatmeal, and an orange.
What should the PN teach the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)about positioning
the chair to ensure a safe transfer? - Answer-Position the chair and a 45° angle to the
bed on the clients left side.
The PN is in the room when Mr. Moore quickly gets up out of the bed to go to the
bathroom. With the PN's assistance, Mr. Moore walked about 5 feet from the bed and
then he stops and states, "I feel faint". Mr. Moore then starts to fall.
What is the priority nursing action? - Answer-Gently lower the client to the floor.
After sitting on the floor for a few minutes, Mr. Moore re is helped to a standing position
by the PN and the UAP. He is able to walk to the bathroom and back to bed without
further problems. After Mr. Moore it safely return to bed, he asked the PN, "what caused
me to feel faint?"
What is the best response? - Answer-You probably experience postural hypotension.
Let me explain.
