NURS-552 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
ROM- frequency and purpose Correct Answers -at least 2-3
...... ......
times per day, 3-5 times for each joint that needs to be exercised
(ex. ankle pumps)
-takes less than 3 days to begin to lose strength
Effects of exercise and mobility Correct Answers -increased
...... ... ...
cardiac efficiency, decreased heart rate and BP, increased blood
flow to all body parts, increased circulating fibrinolysis, breaks
up clots
-enhances respiratory function
-increased muscle efficiency, coordination, efficiency of nerve
impulses, and decreases the effects of aging
-increased efficiency of system and temperature control
-increased appetite and intestinal tone
-increases circulation with better flow to kidneys, better
elimination of body wastes
-increased sleep, energy, appearance, self-concept, and positive
self-behaviors
Lifting recommendations for nurses Correct Answers -be aware
...... ......
of body mechanics
-raise bed to working height
How do you get a patient out of bed for the first time? Correct ......
Answers -move patient to side of the bed
.... ..
-dangle
-check patient strength/muscle tone
-ensure no dizziness or lightheadedness
, Proper cane use Correct Answers Cane should be used on the
...... ... ...
patient's weak side and should move before the leg
Proper crutch use Correct Answers -stairs- up with the good,
...... ......
down with the bad
-move crutches forward first
Food/drug interactions Correct Answers Grapefruit can interact ...... ......
with certain drugs: vitamin K with anti-coagulants
Sources of protein Correct Answers -Lean meats, peas, dairy,
...... ......
eggs
-made of essential and non-essential amino acids
-complete and incomplete proteins
Sources of calcium Correct Answers -helps prevent osteoporosis
...... ......
-dairy products, dark leafy greens, dried peas and beans, fish,
and calcium-fortified juices and cereals
Sources of iron Correct Answers -aids in prevention/treatment of
...... ... ...
anemia
-§ dried or canned peas and beans, tofu, iron-rich bread and
cereal, fruit (figs, dates, raisins, prunes), beef, chicken, eggs,
pork, liver, tuna
Sources of potassium Correct Answers -effects heartbeat ...... ......
-apricots, lentils, prunes, acorn squash, raisins, baked potato,
kidney beans, orange juice, bananas
Fat soluble vitamins Correct Answers Vitamins A, D, E, K ...... ......
ROM- frequency and purpose Correct Answers -at least 2-3
...... ......
times per day, 3-5 times for each joint that needs to be exercised
(ex. ankle pumps)
-takes less than 3 days to begin to lose strength
Effects of exercise and mobility Correct Answers -increased
...... ... ...
cardiac efficiency, decreased heart rate and BP, increased blood
flow to all body parts, increased circulating fibrinolysis, breaks
up clots
-enhances respiratory function
-increased muscle efficiency, coordination, efficiency of nerve
impulses, and decreases the effects of aging
-increased efficiency of system and temperature control
-increased appetite and intestinal tone
-increases circulation with better flow to kidneys, better
elimination of body wastes
-increased sleep, energy, appearance, self-concept, and positive
self-behaviors
Lifting recommendations for nurses Correct Answers -be aware
...... ......
of body mechanics
-raise bed to working height
How do you get a patient out of bed for the first time? Correct ......
Answers -move patient to side of the bed
.... ..
-dangle
-check patient strength/muscle tone
-ensure no dizziness or lightheadedness
, Proper cane use Correct Answers Cane should be used on the
...... ... ...
patient's weak side and should move before the leg
Proper crutch use Correct Answers -stairs- up with the good,
...... ......
down with the bad
-move crutches forward first
Food/drug interactions Correct Answers Grapefruit can interact ...... ......
with certain drugs: vitamin K with anti-coagulants
Sources of protein Correct Answers -Lean meats, peas, dairy,
...... ......
eggs
-made of essential and non-essential amino acids
-complete and incomplete proteins
Sources of calcium Correct Answers -helps prevent osteoporosis
...... ......
-dairy products, dark leafy greens, dried peas and beans, fish,
and calcium-fortified juices and cereals
Sources of iron Correct Answers -aids in prevention/treatment of
...... ... ...
anemia
-§ dried or canned peas and beans, tofu, iron-rich bread and
cereal, fruit (figs, dates, raisins, prunes), beef, chicken, eggs,
pork, liver, tuna
Sources of potassium Correct Answers -effects heartbeat ...... ......
-apricots, lentils, prunes, acorn squash, raisins, baked potato,
kidney beans, orange juice, bananas
Fat soluble vitamins Correct Answers Vitamins A, D, E, K ...... ......
