ATI Mobility

a nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing atelectasis. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. reposition client every 2 hr in bed b. remind client to use incentive spirometer c. obtain client's weight daily d. encourage client to eat foods high in fiber b, remind 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 bo...

C. wear elastic stockings on both legs until I am discharged. A client has been admitted to the orthopedic floor to have a right total knee arthroplasty performed. Which of the following statements demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands the preoperative teaching? "I will A. have my knee placed in a continuous passive motion machine for 24 hours a day." B. ask for pain medicine whenever the pain gets bad." C. wear elastic stockings on both legs until I am discharged." D....

a nurse in a long term facility is caring for an older client and notes.... atrophy the nurse should suspect the client is experiencing atrophy of their muscles. Atrophy occurs when the muscle of the body becomes smaller and weaker. This can occur with prolonged immobility or disuse of a limb a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who injured their ankle. which of the following information should the nurse include? tendons connect muscle to bone. tendons and ligaments are b...

ambulation ability to walk from place to place independently Musculoskeletal The word musculoskeletal is a general term used when referring to the muscles and the skeleton. The muscular system ØComprised of the muscles which provide the motor power or force for movement ØMore than 600 muscles in the human body ØAccounts for half a person's weight ØWhen contracted across a joint, creates a force to pull against the skeleton Is always working and has a high demand for oxy...

Immobility can be temporary such as.. Following knee arthroplasty Immobility can be permanent such as.. Paraplegia Immobility can have a sudden onset such as.. A fractured arm and leg following a motor-vehicle crash Immobility can have a slow onset such as.. Multiple sclerosis A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 1 hour. Which of the following complications is the greatest risk to the client? A. Decreased subcutaneous fat. B. Muscle...

What are bedridden patients at risk for? DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) What is another name for elastic stockings? Antiembolic or Thromboembolic Device (TED) What do TED's prevent? These stockings prevent clots by continuous pressure to lower extremities What are common compression strengths for elastic stockings? 12-20mmhg Sequential Compression Devices or Intermittent Pneumatic Devices are used for? Intermittent compression to promote venous return and prevent DV...

A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of the client's feet drags behind them when ambulating. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect ti client is experiencing? Foot drop A nurse is performing a focused assessment on an older adult client's mobility. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiences an age-related change to their musculoskeletal system? Increased curvature of the thoracic spine A nur...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for knee length antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Measure the clients calf circumference and leg length from heel to knee A nurse stands facing a client to demonstrate active range of motion exercises. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to demonstrate hyperextension Move their leg behind their body A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized and is perfo...

Mobility (ATI Engage Fundamentals) Funds 100 exam| 99 questions and answers(verified for accuracy).