Mobility ATI Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Commented [tw1]:
a nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel (AP) about working with clients who
require assistance with ADLs. which of the following activities should the nurse include as an
ADL?
- toileting
- writing
- ambulating
- talking - CORRECT ANSWER toileting
a nurse is teaching an in-service about the nurse of ergonomics to a group of staff members.
which of the following information should the nurse include?
- the use of ergonomics improves blood circulation in the body
- the use of ergonomics eliminated costs related to workers' compensation
- the use of ergonomics increases job satisfaction
- the use of ergonomics maintains the body's balance and a lower center of gravity - CORRECT
ANSWER the use of ergonomics increases job satisfaction
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who injured their ankle. which of the following
information should the nurse include?
- cartilage is always remodeling and changing
- tendons connect muscle to bone
- ligaments are flexible connective tissue that coat bony areas
- synovial joints attach the skeleton to maintain posture - CORRECT ANSWER tendons
connect muscle to bone
a nurse is performing a focused assessment on an older adult client's mobility. which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an age-related
change to their musculoskeletal system?
- increased curvature of the thoracic spine
, - reduced depth perception
- narrower stance when standing
- quick steps when ambulating - CORRECT ANSWER increased curvature of the thoracic
spine
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has kyphosis. which of the following information
should the nurse include?
- kyphosis is when the upper back extends posteriorly to the lower back
- kyphosis is an inward curvature of the lower back
- kyphosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
- kyphosis is a rounded upper back with the pelvis tilted forward - CORRECT
ANSWER kyphosis is a rounded upper back with the pelvis tilted forward
a nurse is teaching a client who has an unsteady gait about how to use a walker. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
- the top of the walker should be at the level of your wrist
- when using the stairs, place the walker before taking a step
- when holding the walker, bend your elbows 30 degrees
- take a step first before moving the walker - CORRECT ANSWER the top of the walker
should be at the level of your wrist
a nurse is completing the Mobility Assessment Tool (MAT) for a client and determines that the
client is at Level 1 Mobility. the nurse should identify that the client is unable to perform which
of the following tasks?
- sit on the edge of the bed for 1 minute
- stand in place for 5 seconds
- walk in place
- step forward and backward - CORRECT ANSWER sit on the edge of the bed for 1 minute
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair. which of the following
actions by the nurse demonstrates proper use of body mechanics?
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Commented [tw1]:
a nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel (AP) about working with clients who
require assistance with ADLs. which of the following activities should the nurse include as an
ADL?
- toileting
- writing
- ambulating
- talking - CORRECT ANSWER toileting
a nurse is teaching an in-service about the nurse of ergonomics to a group of staff members.
which of the following information should the nurse include?
- the use of ergonomics improves blood circulation in the body
- the use of ergonomics eliminated costs related to workers' compensation
- the use of ergonomics increases job satisfaction
- the use of ergonomics maintains the body's balance and a lower center of gravity - CORRECT
ANSWER the use of ergonomics increases job satisfaction
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who injured their ankle. which of the following
information should the nurse include?
- cartilage is always remodeling and changing
- tendons connect muscle to bone
- ligaments are flexible connective tissue that coat bony areas
- synovial joints attach the skeleton to maintain posture - CORRECT ANSWER tendons
connect muscle to bone
a nurse is performing a focused assessment on an older adult client's mobility. which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an age-related
change to their musculoskeletal system?
- increased curvature of the thoracic spine
, - reduced depth perception
- narrower stance when standing
- quick steps when ambulating - CORRECT ANSWER increased curvature of the thoracic
spine
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has kyphosis. which of the following information
should the nurse include?
- kyphosis is when the upper back extends posteriorly to the lower back
- kyphosis is an inward curvature of the lower back
- kyphosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
- kyphosis is a rounded upper back with the pelvis tilted forward - CORRECT
ANSWER kyphosis is a rounded upper back with the pelvis tilted forward
a nurse is teaching a client who has an unsteady gait about how to use a walker. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
- the top of the walker should be at the level of your wrist
- when using the stairs, place the walker before taking a step
- when holding the walker, bend your elbows 30 degrees
- take a step first before moving the walker - CORRECT ANSWER the top of the walker
should be at the level of your wrist
a nurse is completing the Mobility Assessment Tool (MAT) for a client and determines that the
client is at Level 1 Mobility. the nurse should identify that the client is unable to perform which
of the following tasks?
- sit on the edge of the bed for 1 minute
- stand in place for 5 seconds
- walk in place
- step forward and backward - CORRECT ANSWER sit on the edge of the bed for 1 minute
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair. which of the following
actions by the nurse demonstrates proper use of body mechanics?
