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1.A nurse is caring for a client who requires assistance with ADL's. Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend for this client? a.) speech therapist b.) physical therapist c.) respiratory therapist d.) occupational therapist d.) an occupational therapist assists the client w ADLs. They help clients who have impaired function when performing ADL's, such ad bathing and brushing teeth 2.A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of clients who are scheduled for joint replacement surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include regarding flexion of a joint? a.) synovial joints contain sensory receptors that trigger flexion b.) the contraction of a muscle results in flexion of a joint c.) neurotransmitters coordinate with cartilage to initiate flexion d.) ligaments extend to enable flexion of a joint b.) when muscles contract, they shorten and pull against the bone they are attached to. This results in flexion at the joint 3.A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and reports having difficulty with proprioception. The nurse should plan to assess the client for which of the following? a.) restricted movement due to abnormal fixation of a joint b.) a drop in BP that occurs with a change in position c.) altered gait with dragging of the toes while ambulating d.) diminished awareness of body position and balance d.) proprioception, or kinesthesia, is a sense of self-awareness and body position. It is the result of feedback from nerve sensory receptors that alert the brain to fine-tine muscle movement in order to regulate balance, coordination, and movement 4.A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has kyphosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a.) kyphosis is when the upper back extends posteriorly to the lower back b.) kyphosis is an inward curvature of the lower back c.) kyphosis is a sideways curvature of the spine d.) kyphosis is a rounded upper back with the pelvis tilted forward d.) kyphosis is when the upper back is abnormally rounded with the pelvis tilted forward. a.) is flatback syndrome b.) lordosis c.) scoliosis 5.A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing atelectasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.) reposition the client every 2 hours while in bed b.) remind the client to use the incentive spirometer c.) obtain the clients weight daily d.) encourage the client to eat foods that are hight in fiber b.) the nurse should remind the client who is at risk for developing atelectasis to use the incentive spirometer. using the incentive spirometer prevents atelectasis from occurring bc the client takes slow, deep breathes to promote lung expansion. 6.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? a.) twisting the torso when transferring the client b.) bending at the waist when transferring the client c.) placing the bed in the high position before transferring the client d.) looking at the client face-to-face when transferring the client d.) the nurse should look at the client face-to-face when transferring. This prevents twisting r turning of the torso, which can cause back injuries 7.A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client and notes their muscles have become smaller and weaker. Which of the following should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? a.) sarcopenia b.) disuse osteoporosis c.) atrophy d.) joint contracture c.) the nurse should suspect the client is experiencing atrophy of their muscles. Atrophy occurs when the muscles of the body become smaller and weaker. This can occur with prolonged immobility or disuse of a limb. 8.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? a.) "the top of the walker should be at the level of your wrist" b.) "When using the stairs, place the walker before taking a step" c.) "When holding the walker, bend your elbows 30 *deg. " d.) "Take a step before moving the walker" a.) the nurse should instruct the client to ensure that the top of the walker is at the level of their wrist. This indicates the walker is measures at the appropriate height and prevents strain on the clients back c.) ATI says 15 deg, however book says 30 9.A nurse is caring for a client who requires maximum assistance to transfer from the bed to a chair. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse use? a.) pivot disc b.) mechanical lift c.) sit-to-stand lift d.) gait belt b.) the nurse should use a mechanical lift, along with assistance from two or more health care staff, to transfer a client who is unable to assist. The use of a mechanical lift decreases the risk of injury to both the staff and the client. 10.A nurse is caring for a client who requires total assistance with mobility. When using the mobility Assessment Tool (MAT), which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse use to transfer the client? a.) gait belt b.) mechanical lift c.) cane d.) sit-to-stand lift b.) the nurse should identify that, according to the MAT, a client who requires total assistance requires the use of a mechanical lift or slide board, along with assistance from one to two personnel, to transfer the client 11.A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of the clients feet drags behind them when ambulating. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? a.) atrophy b.) foot drop c.) joint contracture d.) disuse osteoporosis b.) the nurse should suspect the client is experiencing foot drop. Foot drop occurs when the joint of the foot becomes contracted and results in the inability to perform dorsiflexion, or pulling the toes upward.This is due to nerve damage that causes shortening of the muscle. The foot is left with the toes pointing downward and in a dropped position. 12.A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about the musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that which of the following is responsible for body posture? a.) center of gravity b.) bones c.) muscles d.) synovial joints c.) skeletal muscles are attached to the skeleton. They maintain body posture and position. 13.A nurse is performing a focused assessment of 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? a.) increased curvature of the thoracic spine b.) reduced depth perception c.) narrower stance when standing d.) quick steps when ambulating a.) the nurse should identify that an increased curvature of the thoracic spine, along with protrusion of the neck, indicates an age-related change to the client's musculoskeletal system. This occurs due to bone loss and degeneration of vertebral discs. This can cause the client to lean forward when standing and have an unsteady gait when walking.