ATI Mobility

A nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel (AP) about working with clients who require assistance with ADLs. Which of the following activities should the nurse include as ADL? Toileting Writing Ambulating Talking Toileting A nurse is evaluating a client who has a broken leg and is using crutches. Which of the following actions by the client demonstrates proper use of the cruches? The hand grips of the crutches are at the level of the client's umbilicus The client's...

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a prosthetic limb due to a right below-the-knee amputation about prosthesis and stump care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Keep the prosthesis in direct contact with the residual limb. b. Apply a moisturizing lotion or oil to the stump daily. c. Dry the prosthesis socket completely before applying it to the limb. d. Expect some skin irritation from the prosthesis. c. Dry the prosthesis socket completely...

_____ is freedom and independence in purposeful movement and refers to adapting to and having self-awareness of the environment. Mobility _____ is the inability to move freely and independently at will. Immobility _____ _____ are designed to maintain mobility and prevent or minimize complications of immobility. Nursing interventions Cutaneous stimulation in the form of ______ and ______ applications helps relieve pain and promote healing. cold / heat Promoting ___...

Arthroscopy - visualization of internal joint structures through endoscope (knee & shoulder) - can repair torn ligament or meniscus or perform synovial biopsies - requires informed consent Contradictions to arthroscopy joint infection and lack of joint mobility Arthroscopy considerations - assess NV status & dressing every hour - ice for first 24hr, elevate for 12-24hr, monitor temp, color, pain & sensation Bone scan - inject radioactive isotope 2-3hr before...

Functions of skeletal muscle movement, posture, heat production Functions of the skeletal system support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell production central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord peripheral nervous system the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body Proprioception or kinesthesia The bodies ability to coordinate, balance, and fine tune body positioning and movement Ext...

a nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and reports having difficulty with proprioception. the nurse should plan to assess the client for which of the following? - restricted movement due to abnormal fixation of a joint - a drop in blood pressure that occurs with a change in position - altered gait with dragging of the toes while ambulating - diminished awareness of body position and balance diminished awareness of body position and balance a nurse is caring for a client who ...

A nurse in an emergency department is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a knee injury and will be using a pair of axillary crutches for the first time. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Lean on the crutches to support your body weight when standing." B. "Fully extend your arms when holding onto the hand grips." C. "Hold the crutches on your unaffected side when preparing to sit in a chair." D. "Hold the crutches 9 inches in front of and...

A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing atelectasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Remind the client to use incentive spirometer 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? Muscles A nurse is teaching a client who has an unsteady gait about how to use a walker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse inclu...

Musckuloskeletal is a general term used to refer to the muscles and the skeleton. ****The musculoskeletal system is a detailed grouping of tissues that are important for stability and proper body functioning ***These tissues include muscles, bones, joints, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments Muscles are soft tissues that provide: the motor power or force for movement; bones are hard connective tissues that create the rigid structure and shape of the human body Tendons and lig...