Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Health Assessment
Exam 3 questions with verified answers
Activity and Ambulation Ans✓✓✓ observe and ask questions.
Affects on Movement and Alignment Ans✓✓✓ • Developmental
factors• Physical issues- Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous System-
Conditions that limit endurance• Other factors- Mental health-
Lifestyle- Attitudes/values- Fatigue/stress- External - i.e., weather,
safety
Assess assistive devices and client's safe use... Ans✓✓✓
Wheelchair/motorized scooters• Brace• Cane/quad cane•
Walker/rolling walker• Crutches
Assisted Falls/Breaking a Patient's Fall Ans✓✓✓ • Do not attempt to
hold the patient upright• Maintain good posture & brace your back•
Bend your hips and knees• Avoid twisting• Use the wall for support if
possible• Gently lower patient to floor along the length of your body
Canes Ans✓✓✓ • Provide wider base of support• Improve balance•
Curved vs. flat handles, single ended, 3 & 4 prong• Some are adjustable
- know how to adjust• Usually held on stronger side• Ambulation
sequence
, Crutch Walking Ans✓✓✓ • Correct size and positioning; avoid axillary
pressure• Keep elbows close to sides• Avoid touching tips down less
than 12 inches from feet
Deconditioning Ans✓✓✓ • from bed rest • Increased risk for patients
experiencing -chronic illness -prolonged bed rest due to acute illness
-out of shape cant function appropriately
Dorsal Recumbent Ans✓✓✓ OBGYN
Exercise Ans✓✓✓ human body is designed to be active and needs it to
maintain normal function.
exchanges
- Circulation- Oxygenation- Metabolism- Muscle tone/strength- Sense
of well-being. - Benefits depend upon patient age and health status
Fall Prevention Ans✓✓✓ • Comprehensive nursing assessment-
History; physical assessment including cognitive status, ROM, mobility-
Use of risk assessment tool• Educate regarding fall risk• Evaluate
medication regimen• Exercises to improve strength and endurance,
increase balance
Fall Prevention in facility Ans✓✓✓ Bed in low position; wheels locked-
Items such as water pitcher and urinal within easy reach- Instruct in use
of call bell; respond promptly- Hourly rounding; toileting schedule -
Exam 3 questions with verified answers
Activity and Ambulation Ans✓✓✓ observe and ask questions.
Affects on Movement and Alignment Ans✓✓✓ • Developmental
factors• Physical issues- Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous System-
Conditions that limit endurance• Other factors- Mental health-
Lifestyle- Attitudes/values- Fatigue/stress- External - i.e., weather,
safety
Assess assistive devices and client's safe use... Ans✓✓✓
Wheelchair/motorized scooters• Brace• Cane/quad cane•
Walker/rolling walker• Crutches
Assisted Falls/Breaking a Patient's Fall Ans✓✓✓ • Do not attempt to
hold the patient upright• Maintain good posture & brace your back•
Bend your hips and knees• Avoid twisting• Use the wall for support if
possible• Gently lower patient to floor along the length of your body
Canes Ans✓✓✓ • Provide wider base of support• Improve balance•
Curved vs. flat handles, single ended, 3 & 4 prong• Some are adjustable
- know how to adjust• Usually held on stronger side• Ambulation
sequence
, Crutch Walking Ans✓✓✓ • Correct size and positioning; avoid axillary
pressure• Keep elbows close to sides• Avoid touching tips down less
than 12 inches from feet
Deconditioning Ans✓✓✓ • from bed rest • Increased risk for patients
experiencing -chronic illness -prolonged bed rest due to acute illness
-out of shape cant function appropriately
Dorsal Recumbent Ans✓✓✓ OBGYN
Exercise Ans✓✓✓ human body is designed to be active and needs it to
maintain normal function.
exchanges
- Circulation- Oxygenation- Metabolism- Muscle tone/strength- Sense
of well-being. - Benefits depend upon patient age and health status
Fall Prevention Ans✓✓✓ • Comprehensive nursing assessment-
History; physical assessment including cognitive status, ROM, mobility-
Use of risk assessment tool• Educate regarding fall risk• Evaluate
medication regimen• Exercises to improve strength and endurance,
increase balance
Fall Prevention in facility Ans✓✓✓ Bed in low position; wheels locked-
Items such as water pitcher and urinal within easy reach- Instruct in use
of call bell; respond promptly- Hourly rounding; toileting schedule -
