ATI: Custom: Mobility ATI practice tests
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client in the home who has
decreased vision due to a history of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a safety risk?
a. Electrical cords are placed along the walls.
b. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen.
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c. Handrails are present in the bathroom.
d. Uses a microwave for cooking - -b. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen.
-Scatter rugs in the kitchen are a safety hazard. The client could trip on one of the
rugs and fall due to impaired vision.
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP)
about client use of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
a. "When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
b. "The client should hold the cane on the weak side of his body."
✅✅-a. "When
c. "The grip should be level with the client's waist."
d. "The client should first move the strong leg, then the weak one." -
the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
-When the client moves, he should first move the cane forward about 30.5 cm (12
in). Then, he should move the weak leg even with the cane. Finally, he should bring
the strong leg forward and ahead of the cane and his weak leg.
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a group of clients about preventing low back pain and
injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client requires further clarification?
a. "I'll sit with my knees lower than my hips."
b. "I'll do exercises that strengthen my abdominal muscles."
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c. "I'll wear low-heeled shoes from now on."
d. "I'll carry heavy objects close to my body." - -a. "I'll sit with my knees lower
than my hips."
-To prevent back injuries, the clients should sit with their knees slightly higher than
their hips.
A nurse is assessing a client at a follow-up clinic visit for acute low back pain. A goal
this client is to use proper body mechanics at all times. Which of the following
findings indicates that the client is meeting their goal?
, a. The client faces the direction of movement when sliding an object across the floor.
b. When pushing an object, the client moves his front foot backward.
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c. When moving an object to one side, the client puts his weight on his heels.
d. The client stands with their feet close together when lifting an object. - -a.
The client faces the direction of movement when sliding an object across the floor.
-Sliding an object across the floor rather than lifting it prevents strain on the lower
back muscles. . Facing the direction of movement prevents twisting his back
A nurse is assessing a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment
of a fracture. If the cast is too tight, which of the following findings should the nurse
expect to observe first?
a. Change in temperate of the toes.
b. Pallor of the toes.
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c. Edema of the toes.
d. Inability to move tootises. - -b. Pallor of the toes.
-If a cast is too tight it will increase pressure on the blood vessels, impairing
circulation. When this occurs, pallor of the toes is the initial finding. The nurse should
immediately report this finding to the provider.
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction. The nurse should correct
which of the following findings?
a. The ropes are in the center of the wheel grooves.
b. The weights rest against the foot of the bed.
✅✅-b. The weights rest against
c. The weights are equal on each side.
d. The ropes are securely attached to the pins. -
the foot of the bed.
-Weights that rest against the foot of the bed or on the floor do not apply the amount
of traction essential for maintaining alignment and immobilizing the bone.
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center
following a foot injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as
an indication that the client needs further teaching?
a. "I will keep spare crutch tips handy."
b. "I will bear the weight of my body on my hands."
✅✅-d. "I
c. "I will inspect my crutches every day for signs of wear."
d. "I have a set of my brother's crutches in my basement I can also use." -
have a set of my brother's crutches in my basement I can also use."
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client in the home who has
decreased vision due to a history of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a safety risk?
a. Electrical cords are placed along the walls.
b. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen.
✅✅
c. Handrails are present in the bathroom.
d. Uses a microwave for cooking - -b. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen.
-Scatter rugs in the kitchen are a safety hazard. The client could trip on one of the
rugs and fall due to impaired vision.
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP)
about client use of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
a. "When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
b. "The client should hold the cane on the weak side of his body."
✅✅-a. "When
c. "The grip should be level with the client's waist."
d. "The client should first move the strong leg, then the weak one." -
the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
-When the client moves, he should first move the cane forward about 30.5 cm (12
in). Then, he should move the weak leg even with the cane. Finally, he should bring
the strong leg forward and ahead of the cane and his weak leg.
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a group of clients about preventing low back pain and
injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client requires further clarification?
a. "I'll sit with my knees lower than my hips."
b. "I'll do exercises that strengthen my abdominal muscles."
✅✅
c. "I'll wear low-heeled shoes from now on."
d. "I'll carry heavy objects close to my body." - -a. "I'll sit with my knees lower
than my hips."
-To prevent back injuries, the clients should sit with their knees slightly higher than
their hips.
A nurse is assessing a client at a follow-up clinic visit for acute low back pain. A goal
this client is to use proper body mechanics at all times. Which of the following
findings indicates that the client is meeting their goal?
, a. The client faces the direction of movement when sliding an object across the floor.
b. When pushing an object, the client moves his front foot backward.
✅✅
c. When moving an object to one side, the client puts his weight on his heels.
d. The client stands with their feet close together when lifting an object. - -a.
The client faces the direction of movement when sliding an object across the floor.
-Sliding an object across the floor rather than lifting it prevents strain on the lower
back muscles. . Facing the direction of movement prevents twisting his back
A nurse is assessing a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment
of a fracture. If the cast is too tight, which of the following findings should the nurse
expect to observe first?
a. Change in temperate of the toes.
b. Pallor of the toes.
✅✅
c. Edema of the toes.
d. Inability to move tootises. - -b. Pallor of the toes.
-If a cast is too tight it will increase pressure on the blood vessels, impairing
circulation. When this occurs, pallor of the toes is the initial finding. The nurse should
immediately report this finding to the provider.
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction. The nurse should correct
which of the following findings?
a. The ropes are in the center of the wheel grooves.
b. The weights rest against the foot of the bed.
✅✅-b. The weights rest against
c. The weights are equal on each side.
d. The ropes are securely attached to the pins. -
the foot of the bed.
-Weights that rest against the foot of the bed or on the floor do not apply the amount
of traction essential for maintaining alignment and immobilizing the bone.
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center
following a foot injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as
an indication that the client needs further teaching?
a. "I will keep spare crutch tips handy."
b. "I will bear the weight of my body on my hands."
✅✅-d. "I
c. "I will inspect my crutches every day for signs of wear."
d. "I have a set of my brother's crutches in my basement I can also use." -
have a set of my brother's crutches in my basement I can also use."
