PN Mobility Assesment: ATI Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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PN Mobility Assesment: ATI Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is
postoperative. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the
client to prevent atelectasis?
Answer: Fowler's


Question: A nurse is assisting with preparing a poster presentation about the
musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that which of the following
is responsible for body posture?
Answer: Muscles


Question: A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair.
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates proper use of body
mechanics?
Answer: Looking at the client face-to-face when transferring the client.


Question: A nurse is discussing proper body mechanics with a group of
assistive personnel. Which of the following information should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: • A stable center of gravity increases stability and balance.


• A wide base lowers the center of gravity


• Proper body alignment involves tightening the abdomen

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Question: 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?
Answer: Mechanical lift


Question: A nurse is assisting with preparing a presentation about muscle
function for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following
information should the nurse plan to include?
Answer: Muscles assist with the thermoregulation in the body


Question: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an unsteady
gait about using a walker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
Answer: "The top of the walker should be at the level of your wrist"


Question: A nurse is assisting with preparing a presentation for a group of
clients who are scheduled for joint replacement surgery. Which of the
following should the nurse plan to include regarding flexion of a join?
Answer: The contraction of a muscle results in flexion of a joint.


Question: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly hired assistive
personnel (AP) about working with clients who require assistance with ADL's.
Which of the following activities should the nurse include as an ADL?
Answer: Toileting


Question: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has kyphosis.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?