ATI Mobility Test Questions with correct answers

A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of the client's feet drags behind them when ambulating. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect ti client is experiencing? CORRECT ANSWER Foot drop 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 experiences an age-related change to their musculoskeletal system? CORRECT ANSWER Increased curvature of the thoracic spine A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who had a wound of their heel that is blistered and lighter in color than the client's skin tone. The nurse should identify that the wound is in which of the following stages of damage? CORRECT ANSWER Damage into the skin layer 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? CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical lift 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? CORRECT ANSWER Slide board 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? CORRECT ANSWER The contraction of a muscle results in flexion of a joint A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has kyphosis. Which of the following information should the nurse indicate. CORRECT ANSWER Kyphosis is when the upper back is abnormally rounded with the pelvis tilted forward. 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? CORRECT ANSWER Muscles