ATI: Alterations in Mobility Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A client with arthritis is complaining of joint pain. What is the best recommendation for
managing pain?
A) Perform exercises during periods of high pain
B) Apply heat or cold to the affected joint
C) Rest the joint completely
✔✔D) Use prescribed pain medications and range-of-motion exercises
A nurse is caring for a client with a cast on their leg. Which of the following should the nurse
assess regularly?
A) Skin color and temperature of the unaffected leg
✔✔B) Circulation and sensation in the affected leg
C) Level of consciousness
D) Range of motion in the unaffected leg
A client who is post-surgery is at risk for immobility complications. Which of the following
interventions is most effective to prevent these complications?
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,✔✔A) Encourage frequent position changes and deep breathing exercises
B) Limit fluid intake to reduce swelling
C) Refrain from using compression devices
D) Keep the client in a supine position
What is the most important consideration when transferring a client from a bed to a wheelchair?
✔✔A) Ensure the client’s safety and alignment during the transfer
B) Check the weather conditions to ensure proper clothing
C) Involve the client in decision-making
D) Position the wheelchair on the right side of the bed
A nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about managing their condition. Which of the
following is an appropriate recommendation?
A) Avoid weight-bearing exercises completely
✔✔B) Engage in weight-bearing exercises like walking
C) Use a cane only when pain is severe
D) Avoid all forms of physical activity
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, A client with Parkinson’s disease is having difficulty with walking. Which of the following
interventions would help improve mobility?
✔✔A) Encourage the client to take small steps and use a walker
B) Teach the client to walk with long strides
C) Suggest sitting in a chair for extended periods
D) Refrain from using assistive devices
When assisting a client with impaired mobility in a long-term care facility, what should be the
nurse’s priority?
✔✔A) Promote independence and mobility within the client’s limitations
B) Prevent the client from moving to avoid injury
C) Encourage the client to remain in bed as much as possible
D) Focus solely on pain management and ignore mobility
A client who is bedridden is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. What is the best way to
prevent these ulcers?
✔✔A) Reposition the client at least every two hours
B) Apply thick layers of lotion to the skin
C) Limit the client’s fluid intake
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A client with arthritis is complaining of joint pain. What is the best recommendation for
managing pain?
A) Perform exercises during periods of high pain
B) Apply heat or cold to the affected joint
C) Rest the joint completely
✔✔D) Use prescribed pain medications and range-of-motion exercises
A nurse is caring for a client with a cast on their leg. Which of the following should the nurse
assess regularly?
A) Skin color and temperature of the unaffected leg
✔✔B) Circulation and sensation in the affected leg
C) Level of consciousness
D) Range of motion in the unaffected leg
A client who is post-surgery is at risk for immobility complications. Which of the following
interventions is most effective to prevent these complications?
1
,✔✔A) Encourage frequent position changes and deep breathing exercises
B) Limit fluid intake to reduce swelling
C) Refrain from using compression devices
D) Keep the client in a supine position
What is the most important consideration when transferring a client from a bed to a wheelchair?
✔✔A) Ensure the client’s safety and alignment during the transfer
B) Check the weather conditions to ensure proper clothing
C) Involve the client in decision-making
D) Position the wheelchair on the right side of the bed
A nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about managing their condition. Which of the
following is an appropriate recommendation?
A) Avoid weight-bearing exercises completely
✔✔B) Engage in weight-bearing exercises like walking
C) Use a cane only when pain is severe
D) Avoid all forms of physical activity
2
, A client with Parkinson’s disease is having difficulty with walking. Which of the following
interventions would help improve mobility?
✔✔A) Encourage the client to take small steps and use a walker
B) Teach the client to walk with long strides
C) Suggest sitting in a chair for extended periods
D) Refrain from using assistive devices
When assisting a client with impaired mobility in a long-term care facility, what should be the
nurse’s priority?
✔✔A) Promote independence and mobility within the client’s limitations
B) Prevent the client from moving to avoid injury
C) Encourage the client to remain in bed as much as possible
D) Focus solely on pain management and ignore mobility
A client who is bedridden is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. What is the best way to
prevent these ulcers?
✔✔A) Reposition the client at least every two hours
B) Apply thick layers of lotion to the skin
C) Limit the client’s fluid intake
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