18/06/2025, 12:30 Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX EXAM (2025) QUESTIONS AND (DETAILED ANSWERS) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Flash…
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX EXAM (2025)
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Assisting a pt with a weak move towards stronger side
side
performed by pt, ROM with resistance. Like exercise
Active Resistance ROM
bands!
Low: 15-30
Fowlers: 45-60
Fowler's Positioning
High: 60-90
Semi: 30-45
Used in shock pt's, the feet are elevated 20 and the
Trendleburg's head is flat, increases venous return and helps the
heart pump more easily
Going up stairs with Up with the good leg,
crutches down with the bad leg
step forward with bad leg, support self with arms
Walker use
followed by good leg
hold on strong side, advance cane and weak leg, lean
Cane walking
on cane when moving strong leg
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preop: meds (nsaids), traction, TENS (electronic nerve
stimulation)
Herniated intervertebral
postop of laminectomy: log roll pt's, assess lower
disk care
extremity CMS, errect posture, avoid long periods of
errect posture,
T
Asymmetrical gluteal folds
Limp
Limited abduction of the hip
Developmental Dysplasia
femur is not attached to acetabulum
of the Hips
tx: pelvic harness from 3-6 mos, must be worn at all
times! teach parents how to apply, 6-18 mos use
traction, surgery will need to be done, or hip spica
cast- cast care (keep dry)
abnormal curvature of spinal column
assess: bend at 90, see uneven clothing,
scoliosis
functional: can be corrected
structural: cannot be corrected, often hereditary
nodules in joints, systemic can worsen, remissions and
Rheumatoid arthritis
exacerbations
seen with aging, obesity, use, no family hx, not
seasonal
osteoarthritis dx: arthroscopy looking into joints
tx: depends on severity, rest and activity, give nsaids,
anti inflammatories for RA, weight control
joint pain and swelling, high amount of uric acid in
Gout blood, avoid purine foods (beer/organ meat),
decrease purine build up
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Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX EXAM (2025)
QUESTIONS AND (DETAILED ANSWERS) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Save
Terms in this set (72)
Assisting a pt with a weak move towards stronger side
side
performed by pt, ROM with resistance. Like exercise
Active Resistance ROM
bands!
Low: 15-30
Fowlers: 45-60
Fowler's Positioning
High: 60-90
Semi: 30-45
Used in shock pt's, the feet are elevated 20 and the
Trendleburg's head is flat, increases venous return and helps the
heart pump more easily
Going up stairs with Up with the good leg,
crutches down with the bad leg
step forward with bad leg, support self with arms
Walker use
followed by good leg
hold on strong side, advance cane and weak leg, lean
Cane walking
on cane when moving strong leg
https://quizlet.com/1055292825/basic-care-and-comfort-nclex-exam-2025-questions-and-detailed-answers-with-complete-solutions-flash-cards/?new 1/11
, 18/06/2025, 12:30 Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX EXAM (2025) QUESTIONS AND (DETAILED ANSWERS) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Flash…
preop: meds (nsaids), traction, TENS (electronic nerve
stimulation)
Herniated intervertebral
postop of laminectomy: log roll pt's, assess lower
disk care
extremity CMS, errect posture, avoid long periods of
errect posture,
T
Asymmetrical gluteal folds
Limp
Limited abduction of the hip
Developmental Dysplasia
femur is not attached to acetabulum
of the Hips
tx: pelvic harness from 3-6 mos, must be worn at all
times! teach parents how to apply, 6-18 mos use
traction, surgery will need to be done, or hip spica
cast- cast care (keep dry)
abnormal curvature of spinal column
assess: bend at 90, see uneven clothing,
scoliosis
functional: can be corrected
structural: cannot be corrected, often hereditary
nodules in joints, systemic can worsen, remissions and
Rheumatoid arthritis
exacerbations
seen with aging, obesity, use, no family hx, not
seasonal
osteoarthritis dx: arthroscopy looking into joints
tx: depends on severity, rest and activity, give nsaids,
anti inflammatories for RA, weight control
joint pain and swelling, high amount of uric acid in
Gout blood, avoid purine foods (beer/organ meat),
decrease purine build up
https://quizlet.com/1055292825/basic-care-and-comfort-nclex-exam-2025-questions-and-detailed-answers-with-complete-solutions-flash-cards/?new 2/11
