MDC 4 EXAM 2 EXAM PREP 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Measure calf circumference Answer: How do we assess for DVT?
◉ • Patient education
• Leg exercises
• Early ambulation
• Adequate hydration
• Graduated compression stockings
• Intermittent pneumatic compression, such as sequential
compression devices (SCDs)
• Venous plexus foot pump
• Anticoagulant therapy
p. 473 Med Surg book Answer: What can patients do to prevent
DVT?
◉ promoting client independence Answer: What is the goal of
adaptive devices?
,◉ -positioning: high-fowlers/orthopenic position; reduces risk of
aspiration during meals
-mechanic vent/trach/nasal cannula
-incentive spirometer (forces pt to take deep breaths)
-deep breathing exercises, teach to cough Answer: What are some
interventions to promote respiratory function?
◉ · Immobility
· DM
· Obesity
· Lack of perfusion (vascular problems)
· Poor nutrition (if they are not getting protein, body tissue is
breaking down!)
· Chronic diseases can cause complications Answer: Risk factors for
pressure ulcers
◉ rest, ice, compression, elevation
sprains Answer: What does RICE stand for? and what is it used for?
◉ weak, porous bone tissue Answer: Why are osteoporosis patients
prone to fractures?
, ◉ after age 50 Answer: When should we screen for osteoporosis?
◉ • increase consumption of dairy products/dark green leafy
veggies
• sun exposure/adequate vitamin D in diet
• smoking cessation
• weight loss
• avoid excessive alcohol
• encourage daily exercise-regularly scheduled walking, swimming,
water aerobics, yoga, tai chi, low impact***
• avoid jarring exercise-horseback riding/jogging Answer: Patient
education for osteoporosis
◉ -educate about medications (antibiotics! ***...finish prescription,
etc.)/encourage compliance and to follow regimen
-inform about s/s (watching for complications such as increasing
pain, things not healing right...)
-provide comfort w/rest and positioning
-assist in ADL
-coordinate PT while in hospital to improve mobility, especially after
surgery
-provide mobility assistance devices Answer: Patient education for
osteomyelitis
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Measure calf circumference Answer: How do we assess for DVT?
◉ • Patient education
• Leg exercises
• Early ambulation
• Adequate hydration
• Graduated compression stockings
• Intermittent pneumatic compression, such as sequential
compression devices (SCDs)
• Venous plexus foot pump
• Anticoagulant therapy
p. 473 Med Surg book Answer: What can patients do to prevent
DVT?
◉ promoting client independence Answer: What is the goal of
adaptive devices?
,◉ -positioning: high-fowlers/orthopenic position; reduces risk of
aspiration during meals
-mechanic vent/trach/nasal cannula
-incentive spirometer (forces pt to take deep breaths)
-deep breathing exercises, teach to cough Answer: What are some
interventions to promote respiratory function?
◉ · Immobility
· DM
· Obesity
· Lack of perfusion (vascular problems)
· Poor nutrition (if they are not getting protein, body tissue is
breaking down!)
· Chronic diseases can cause complications Answer: Risk factors for
pressure ulcers
◉ rest, ice, compression, elevation
sprains Answer: What does RICE stand for? and what is it used for?
◉ weak, porous bone tissue Answer: Why are osteoporosis patients
prone to fractures?
, ◉ after age 50 Answer: When should we screen for osteoporosis?
◉ • increase consumption of dairy products/dark green leafy
veggies
• sun exposure/adequate vitamin D in diet
• smoking cessation
• weight loss
• avoid excessive alcohol
• encourage daily exercise-regularly scheduled walking, swimming,
water aerobics, yoga, tai chi, low impact***
• avoid jarring exercise-horseback riding/jogging Answer: Patient
education for osteoporosis
◉ -educate about medications (antibiotics! ***...finish prescription,
etc.)/encourage compliance and to follow regimen
-inform about s/s (watching for complications such as increasing
pain, things not healing right...)
-provide comfort w/rest and positioning
-assist in ADL
-coordinate PT while in hospital to improve mobility, especially after
surgery
-provide mobility assistance devices Answer: Patient education for
osteomyelitis
