Mobility (RNSG 1430) questions with verified answers
6 P's of compartment syndrome Ans✓✓✓ pain
pressure increased in compartment
paresthesia
palloe
paralysus
pulselessness
A client is admitted to the rehab unit following a Right total hip replacement
(THR). The client is 3 days post-op. Doctor order states: activity is weight bearing
as tolerated with assistance. Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
A. Assisting the client to get out of bed on the left side so the client can stand to
use the urinal
B. Assisting the client using a gait belt to the commode
C. Log rolling client on the right side to assist the client out of bed
D. Assisting the client to the bathroom, which has grab bars , an elevated toilet
seat, using a walker, and partial weight bearing of the right leg. Ans✓✓✓
Assisting the client to the bathroom, which has grab bars, elevated toilet seat,
using a walker, and partial weight bearing of the right leg.
A client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), tells a clinic nurse about the
inability to ambulate and staying on bed rest because of hip stiffness. In addition
to teaching the client measures to reduce joint stiffness, which referral for the
client should the nurse plan to discuss with the health care provider?
A. Social worker
B. Occupational therapy
C. Arthritis Foundation
, D. Physical Therapy Ans✓✓✓ Physical therapist
A client who was in a car accident and broke his femur has been immobilized for 5
days. When the nurse gets this client out of bed for the first time, a nursing
diagnosis related to the safety of this client will be:
A. Pain
B. Impaired skin integrity
C. Altered tissue perfusion
D. Risk for activity intolerance Ans✓✓✓ risk for activity intolerance
Bisphosphonates Ans✓✓✓ Inhibit osteoclast mediated bone resorption and slow
the cycle of bone remodeling
Side effects: anorexia, weight loss, gastritis, and osteonecrosis of jaw
cartilage Ans✓✓✓ supportive tissue. Located in joints, thorax, trachea, larynx,
nose and ears
Complications resulting in joint replacement Ans✓✓✓ Self contained operating
suites
Operating rooms with laminar airflow
Prophylactic antibiotics
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)/PE
Prophylactic anticoagulants
Sequential compress devices
Early ambulation
6 P's of compartment syndrome Ans✓✓✓ pain
pressure increased in compartment
paresthesia
palloe
paralysus
pulselessness
A client is admitted to the rehab unit following a Right total hip replacement
(THR). The client is 3 days post-op. Doctor order states: activity is weight bearing
as tolerated with assistance. Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
A. Assisting the client to get out of bed on the left side so the client can stand to
use the urinal
B. Assisting the client using a gait belt to the commode
C. Log rolling client on the right side to assist the client out of bed
D. Assisting the client to the bathroom, which has grab bars , an elevated toilet
seat, using a walker, and partial weight bearing of the right leg. Ans✓✓✓
Assisting the client to the bathroom, which has grab bars, elevated toilet seat,
using a walker, and partial weight bearing of the right leg.
A client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), tells a clinic nurse about the
inability to ambulate and staying on bed rest because of hip stiffness. In addition
to teaching the client measures to reduce joint stiffness, which referral for the
client should the nurse plan to discuss with the health care provider?
A. Social worker
B. Occupational therapy
C. Arthritis Foundation
, D. Physical Therapy Ans✓✓✓ Physical therapist
A client who was in a car accident and broke his femur has been immobilized for 5
days. When the nurse gets this client out of bed for the first time, a nursing
diagnosis related to the safety of this client will be:
A. Pain
B. Impaired skin integrity
C. Altered tissue perfusion
D. Risk for activity intolerance Ans✓✓✓ risk for activity intolerance
Bisphosphonates Ans✓✓✓ Inhibit osteoclast mediated bone resorption and slow
the cycle of bone remodeling
Side effects: anorexia, weight loss, gastritis, and osteonecrosis of jaw
cartilage Ans✓✓✓ supportive tissue. Located in joints, thorax, trachea, larynx,
nose and ears
Complications resulting in joint replacement Ans✓✓✓ Self contained operating
suites
Operating rooms with laminar airflow
Prophylactic antibiotics
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)/PE
Prophylactic anticoagulants
Sequential compress devices
Early ambulation
