NU 136 EXAM 2 WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Walker correct answers >> a device used to assist with
walking, 15-30degree while standing upright and grasping the
handgrips, resting the body's weight on the axillary bar puts
pressure on the vital nerves and can occlude blood vessels in the
axilla causing temporary or permanent damage, including
paralysis
cane correct answers >> assistive device used by the
resident with weakness on one side, 15-30 degree
crutches correct answers >> Devices used to assist injured
or weak patients with walking, 15-20 degrees, pad should be 3 to
4 fingerbreadths under the axilla, tips at 4-6 inches in front of the
patients feet
Wheelchair correct answers >> Always lock the brakes when
the wheels are not in motion,
Neurovascular Assessment correct answers >> Normally
capillary refill is less than 3 seconds or within 5 second within an
older adult
Applying first aid splint correct answers >> Cover any open
wounds with material as clean as can be found to help prevent
infection
,Pad bony prominences with soft material to prevent pressure
wounds
Check circulation distal to the injury and loosen the splint ties if
the tissue becomes pale, cold, or blue
Principles of traction correct answers >> must be continuous,
weights must be free hanging, nothing should interfere with the
pulleys, patient must aligned correctly, check orders for amount
of weights
physical assesment correct answers >> systematic
examination of the patient for objective data to better define the
patient's condition and to help the nurse in planning care, usually
performed in a head-to-toe format; a collection of objective data
about changes in the patient's body systems
pressure sore correct answers >> an ulcerated area in which
prolonged pressure has caused tissue death
gait correct answers >> a person's manner of walking
recurrent turns (bandages) correct answers >> - type of turn
that is used to cover distal parts of the body
- ex: skull, stump of an amputation
figure-eight turns (bandages) correct answers >> - type of
turn that is used to bandage and elbow, knee, or ankle because
they permit movement after application
, spiral reverse turn correct answers >> used to bandage body
parts that are not uniform in circumference such as the lower leg
or forearm
Spiral turn bandage correct answers >> Used to bandage
parts of the body that are uniform in circumference
circular turn bandage correct answers >> -Bandage turn
overlapping previous turn completely
-Anchors bandage at first and final turn; covers small part (finger,
toe)
Casts for fractures correct answers >> Strong support, aids
in early mobility, decrease pain, corrects deformities, support
weak joints, restricting movement
*Plaster- wt. bearing 24-72 hrs to dry
Elevate, monitor to too tight, drainage, odor
spica casts correct answers >> encase a portion of the trunk
and part or all of both legs
countertraction force correct answers >> the weight pulling
against the weight of the traction that is provided by the patient's
weight and the position of the bed.
pin care correct answers >> Sterile technique, cleanse
closest to skin puncture in a circular motion, use one swab for
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Walker correct answers >> a device used to assist with
walking, 15-30degree while standing upright and grasping the
handgrips, resting the body's weight on the axillary bar puts
pressure on the vital nerves and can occlude blood vessels in the
axilla causing temporary or permanent damage, including
paralysis
cane correct answers >> assistive device used by the
resident with weakness on one side, 15-30 degree
crutches correct answers >> Devices used to assist injured
or weak patients with walking, 15-20 degrees, pad should be 3 to
4 fingerbreadths under the axilla, tips at 4-6 inches in front of the
patients feet
Wheelchair correct answers >> Always lock the brakes when
the wheels are not in motion,
Neurovascular Assessment correct answers >> Normally
capillary refill is less than 3 seconds or within 5 second within an
older adult
Applying first aid splint correct answers >> Cover any open
wounds with material as clean as can be found to help prevent
infection
,Pad bony prominences with soft material to prevent pressure
wounds
Check circulation distal to the injury and loosen the splint ties if
the tissue becomes pale, cold, or blue
Principles of traction correct answers >> must be continuous,
weights must be free hanging, nothing should interfere with the
pulleys, patient must aligned correctly, check orders for amount
of weights
physical assesment correct answers >> systematic
examination of the patient for objective data to better define the
patient's condition and to help the nurse in planning care, usually
performed in a head-to-toe format; a collection of objective data
about changes in the patient's body systems
pressure sore correct answers >> an ulcerated area in which
prolonged pressure has caused tissue death
gait correct answers >> a person's manner of walking
recurrent turns (bandages) correct answers >> - type of turn
that is used to cover distal parts of the body
- ex: skull, stump of an amputation
figure-eight turns (bandages) correct answers >> - type of
turn that is used to bandage and elbow, knee, or ankle because
they permit movement after application
, spiral reverse turn correct answers >> used to bandage body
parts that are not uniform in circumference such as the lower leg
or forearm
Spiral turn bandage correct answers >> Used to bandage
parts of the body that are uniform in circumference
circular turn bandage correct answers >> -Bandage turn
overlapping previous turn completely
-Anchors bandage at first and final turn; covers small part (finger,
toe)
Casts for fractures correct answers >> Strong support, aids
in early mobility, decrease pain, corrects deformities, support
weak joints, restricting movement
*Plaster- wt. bearing 24-72 hrs to dry
Elevate, monitor to too tight, drainage, odor
spica casts correct answers >> encase a portion of the trunk
and part or all of both legs
countertraction force correct answers >> the weight pulling
against the weight of the traction that is provided by the patient's
weight and the position of the bed.
pin care correct answers >> Sterile technique, cleanse
closest to skin puncture in a circular motion, use one swab for
