N352 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
The nurse is assessing a patient's basic functional ability. Which question measures
basic functional ability most accurately?
"Do you use a cane, walker or wheelchair to ambulate?"
Disadvantage of self-reporting functional ability?
inaccurate answers due to highly self confidence
The nurse is explaining to the patient's family the effects of immobility. Which of the
following statements should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
"Patients with impaired mobility are prone to constipation."
"Patients with impaired mobility are at greater risk for pneumonia."
"Patients with impaired mobility have an increased risk for pressure ulcers."
The nurse is talking to the unlicensed assistive personnel about moving a patient in bed.
The nurse knows the unlicensed assistive personnel understands the concept of mobility
and proper moving techniques when making which statement?
"Patients must be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing."
The nurse is planning care for a client who has decreased mobility. With which
interprofessional health care team members would the nurse most likely collaborate?
Select all that apply.
Registered occupational therapist (OTR)
Respiratory therapist (RT)
Primary health care provider (PHCP)
,Registered physical therapist (RPT)
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
The nurse is caring for a client with severely impaired mobility. What actions does the
nurse place on the care plan to address potential complications? (Select all that apply.)
Increase fiber in the client's diet.
Consult physical therapy for range of motion.
The nurse is teaching a class on safe patient handling and mobility. What will the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
Maintain a wide, stable base with your feet prior to lifting.
Keep the client directly in front of your body while providing care.
Which nursing intervention is best for preventing complications of immobility when
caring for a client on bedrest?
Regular turning and repositioning at least every two hours
The nurse is performing a bath for a client with a spinal cord injury for which they
have complete loss of movement below the neck. Which technique is appropriate to use
when bathing the client's backside?
Turn the patient using a log roll technique
A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program with an older adult who lives
at home independently but whose mobility issues prevent much activity outside the
home. Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this adult?
Building strength and flexibility
, Case study question part 1. The nurse is caring for an 86-year-old patient who is a
widow living alone on a low income. He uses a walker to ambulate and doesn't leave the
house except when his daughter assists him. His current concern is that his dentures no
longer fit. What data supports a risk for malnutrition? Select all that apply.
Lives alone, widowed, homebound, low income, age, Ill-fitting dentures.
Case Study part 2: The nurse's assessment reveals dry mucous membranes, generalized
weakness, difficulty ambulating, and anorexia. His weight is down from 112 to 98
pounds over the past 3 months. His dentures are loose and poor fitting.
Which assessment findings indicate the patient has dehydration? Select all that apply
Dry mucous membrane, generalized weakness
Case study part 3: Which result does the nurse anticipate to be abnormal based on the
assessment findings?
Albumin
Case study question part 4: Which dietary item will the nurse remove from this client's
nutrition tray?
Granola cereal
An older adult with lactose intolerance requests help with menu choices. What type of
food will the nurse encourage the client to avoid?
Skim milk
The nurse is assessing a patient's basic functional ability. Which question measures
basic functional ability most accurately?
"Do you use a cane, walker or wheelchair to ambulate?"
Disadvantage of self-reporting functional ability?
inaccurate answers due to highly self confidence
The nurse is explaining to the patient's family the effects of immobility. Which of the
following statements should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
"Patients with impaired mobility are prone to constipation."
"Patients with impaired mobility are at greater risk for pneumonia."
"Patients with impaired mobility have an increased risk for pressure ulcers."
The nurse is talking to the unlicensed assistive personnel about moving a patient in bed.
The nurse knows the unlicensed assistive personnel understands the concept of mobility
and proper moving techniques when making which statement?
"Patients must be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing."
The nurse is planning care for a client who has decreased mobility. With which
interprofessional health care team members would the nurse most likely collaborate?
Select all that apply.
Registered occupational therapist (OTR)
Respiratory therapist (RT)
Primary health care provider (PHCP)
,Registered physical therapist (RPT)
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
The nurse is caring for a client with severely impaired mobility. What actions does the
nurse place on the care plan to address potential complications? (Select all that apply.)
Increase fiber in the client's diet.
Consult physical therapy for range of motion.
The nurse is teaching a class on safe patient handling and mobility. What will the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
Maintain a wide, stable base with your feet prior to lifting.
Keep the client directly in front of your body while providing care.
Which nursing intervention is best for preventing complications of immobility when
caring for a client on bedrest?
Regular turning and repositioning at least every two hours
The nurse is performing a bath for a client with a spinal cord injury for which they
have complete loss of movement below the neck. Which technique is appropriate to use
when bathing the client's backside?
Turn the patient using a log roll technique
A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program with an older adult who lives
at home independently but whose mobility issues prevent much activity outside the
home. Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this adult?
Building strength and flexibility
, Case study question part 1. The nurse is caring for an 86-year-old patient who is a
widow living alone on a low income. He uses a walker to ambulate and doesn't leave the
house except when his daughter assists him. His current concern is that his dentures no
longer fit. What data supports a risk for malnutrition? Select all that apply.
Lives alone, widowed, homebound, low income, age, Ill-fitting dentures.
Case Study part 2: The nurse's assessment reveals dry mucous membranes, generalized
weakness, difficulty ambulating, and anorexia. His weight is down from 112 to 98
pounds over the past 3 months. His dentures are loose and poor fitting.
Which assessment findings indicate the patient has dehydration? Select all that apply
Dry mucous membrane, generalized weakness
Case study part 3: Which result does the nurse anticipate to be abnormal based on the
assessment findings?
Albumin
Case study question part 4: Which dietary item will the nurse remove from this client's
nutrition tray?
Granola cereal
An older adult with lactose intolerance requests help with menu choices. What type of
food will the nurse encourage the client to avoid?
Skim milk
