NUR 160 EXAM 2 HONDROS TEST BANK
STUDY GUIDE 98 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ANSWERS PREMIUM REVIEW
SHEET
⩥ When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours
ago, which patient
teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management?
Answer: 1) Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low
to moderate when requesting pain medication
2) Encourage the patient to take analgesic medications 30-45 minutes
prior to increased Activity
3) Explain the difference between various analgesic therapies and when
best to use them
4) Encourage the patient to alternate rest and activity periods.
⩥ 97. What nursing intervention should be included in the care plan of a
patient in order to
improve mobility and minimize complications of immobility?
Answer: Encourage the patient to participate in ROM exercises
,2) Position the patient to maintain proper body alignment,
3) Keep skin clean, dry and protected to prevent skin breakdown
4) Encourage the patient to turn every 2 hours.
⩥ When assessing a patient with a leg cast, the following data should be
a part of the
seven P's of orthopedic and peripheral vascular assessment:
Answer: 1) Pain
2) Parestesia
3) Pallor
4) Paralysis
5) Pulseness.
⩥ The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with left leg injury on the
use of crutches
While at home, the following should be included in the teaching:
Answer: advance the strong leg up first when climbing the stairs and
step down with the crutches then weak leg first
when descending the stairs.
, ⩥ The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient on how to use a walker
for ambulation, the
following are appropriate actions that the LPN will reinforce in the
teaching plan:
Answer: Instruct on the use of well-fitting nonskid shoes,
Remove obstacles that obstruct pathways
Encourage alternation of activity and rest periods
⩥ When evaluating a patient's proper use of a cane for right sided
weakness, the LPN
should intervene if:
Answer: The patient holds the cane on the unaffected strong side and
The patient bears weight on both legs.
⩥ A patient who is four days postoperative following a total knee
replacement and is going
home on Coumadin therapy. The following statements by the patient
indicates a need for
further teaching
Answer: I will use a disposable razor for shaving,"
STUDY GUIDE 98 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ANSWERS PREMIUM REVIEW
SHEET
⩥ When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours
ago, which patient
teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management?
Answer: 1) Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low
to moderate when requesting pain medication
2) Encourage the patient to take analgesic medications 30-45 minutes
prior to increased Activity
3) Explain the difference between various analgesic therapies and when
best to use them
4) Encourage the patient to alternate rest and activity periods.
⩥ 97. What nursing intervention should be included in the care plan of a
patient in order to
improve mobility and minimize complications of immobility?
Answer: Encourage the patient to participate in ROM exercises
,2) Position the patient to maintain proper body alignment,
3) Keep skin clean, dry and protected to prevent skin breakdown
4) Encourage the patient to turn every 2 hours.
⩥ When assessing a patient with a leg cast, the following data should be
a part of the
seven P's of orthopedic and peripheral vascular assessment:
Answer: 1) Pain
2) Parestesia
3) Pallor
4) Paralysis
5) Pulseness.
⩥ The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with left leg injury on the
use of crutches
While at home, the following should be included in the teaching:
Answer: advance the strong leg up first when climbing the stairs and
step down with the crutches then weak leg first
when descending the stairs.
, ⩥ The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient on how to use a walker
for ambulation, the
following are appropriate actions that the LPN will reinforce in the
teaching plan:
Answer: Instruct on the use of well-fitting nonskid shoes,
Remove obstacles that obstruct pathways
Encourage alternation of activity and rest periods
⩥ When evaluating a patient's proper use of a cane for right sided
weakness, the LPN
should intervene if:
Answer: The patient holds the cane on the unaffected strong side and
The patient bears weight on both legs.
⩥ A patient who is four days postoperative following a total knee
replacement and is going
home on Coumadin therapy. The following statements by the patient
indicates a need for
further teaching
Answer: I will use a disposable razor for shaving,"
