CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 10TH EDITION BY ANNE GRIFFIN PERRY ISBN- 978-0323708630 Chapter 12: Exercise, mobility, and immobilization devices Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Gr

CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 10TH EDITION BY ANNE GRIFFIN PERRY ISBN- 978-0323708630 Chapter 12: Exercise, mobility, and immobilization devices Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+ MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The patient has been admitted for hypertension. His blood pressure is normally in the 160/90 range. He has been on bed rest for the past few days, and the doctor has started him on a new blood pressure medication. The nurse is assisting the patient to move from the bed to the chair for breakfast, but when the patient tries to sit up on the side of the bed, he complains of being dizzy and nauseous. The nurse lays the patient down and takes his vital signs. His pulse is 124. His blood pressure is 130/80. This blood pressure is indicative of what? a. A normal blood pressure for this patient b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Orthostatic hypertension d. Effective baroreceptor function ANS: B 2. The patient is an elderly gentleman who has been on bed rest for the past several days. When getting the patient up, the nurse should: a. tell the patient not to move his legs when dangling. b. tell the patient to hold his breath while dangling. c. raise the head of the bed and allow a few minutes before dangling. d. have the patient stand without dangling. ANS: C