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Exam 2: NUR155 / NUR155 (Latest Updates 2025
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct - Galen
Proper fit of crutches .....ANSWER.....- Hand grips even with hip
- When gripping crutches, arms should be at 30 degrees
- 2-3 finger distance between axillae and crutch rest pad
- Weight should be on hands when ambulating
Proper fit of cane .....ANSWER.....- Arm holding cane should be at
15-30 degrees
- Top of cane is at the greater trochanter
- When dangling arms, cane should be even with the crease if
the wrist closest to the hand
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Two-point gait .....ANSWER.....Move both the right crutch (injured
side) and left foot (non-injured side) forward together, and then
moves the left crutch (non-injured side) and right foot (injured
side) forward together
Three-point gait .....ANSWER.....Both crutches forward along with
the injured leg and then moves the non-injured forward
Swing-through gait .....ANSWER.....Move both crutches forward
and then move both legs forward past the crutches
When using crutches and going downstairs, which leg moves
down first? .....ANSWER.....Injured leg first
Using crutches going upstairs .....ANSWER.....Move the non-injured
leg forward onto the step and then move the injured leg with the
crutches up
Sitting down after using crutches .....ANSWER.....-Place both
crutches on the injured side
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-Back up to the chair until felt on non-injured leg and stop
-Keep injured leg extended while sitting
-Hold crutches on one side and reach for hand grips on the
crutches and place weight on them while sitting
When ambulating use this hand to hold the cane
.....ANSWER.....Strong side
Properly ambulating with a cane .....ANSWER.....Hold cane on
strong side and move cane and weak side forward together and
then move the strong side
Where should the nurse stand while pt is ambulating with a
walker .....ANSWER.....On the patient's weak side
Proper gait while using a walker .....ANSWER.....Hold onto
walker's hand grips, move walker forward, take a step forward
with weak side, and then take a step forward with the strong
side
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Health .....ANSWER.....A state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence or disease or
infirmity
World Health Organization (WHO) .....ANSWER.....- A group
within the United Nations responsible for human health, including
combating the spread of infectious diseases and health issues
related to natural disasters
- Defined the term "health"
Continuum .....ANSWER.....Wellness is on one end of the spectrum,
illness is on the other
How individuals define health .....ANSWER.....In terms of their own
values, experiences, and ways of living
Self- Actualization definition .....ANSWER.....A persons motivation
to reach his or her full potential. As should in the hierarchy, basic
needs must be met before self realization can be achieved
Exam 2: NUR155 / NUR155 (Latest Updates 2025
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct - Galen
Proper fit of crutches .....ANSWER.....- Hand grips even with hip
- When gripping crutches, arms should be at 30 degrees
- 2-3 finger distance between axillae and crutch rest pad
- Weight should be on hands when ambulating
Proper fit of cane .....ANSWER.....- Arm holding cane should be at
15-30 degrees
- Top of cane is at the greater trochanter
- When dangling arms, cane should be even with the crease if
the wrist closest to the hand
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Two-point gait .....ANSWER.....Move both the right crutch (injured
side) and left foot (non-injured side) forward together, and then
moves the left crutch (non-injured side) and right foot (injured
side) forward together
Three-point gait .....ANSWER.....Both crutches forward along with
the injured leg and then moves the non-injured forward
Swing-through gait .....ANSWER.....Move both crutches forward
and then move both legs forward past the crutches
When using crutches and going downstairs, which leg moves
down first? .....ANSWER.....Injured leg first
Using crutches going upstairs .....ANSWER.....Move the non-injured
leg forward onto the step and then move the injured leg with the
crutches up
Sitting down after using crutches .....ANSWER.....-Place both
crutches on the injured side
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-Back up to the chair until felt on non-injured leg and stop
-Keep injured leg extended while sitting
-Hold crutches on one side and reach for hand grips on the
crutches and place weight on them while sitting
When ambulating use this hand to hold the cane
.....ANSWER.....Strong side
Properly ambulating with a cane .....ANSWER.....Hold cane on
strong side and move cane and weak side forward together and
then move the strong side
Where should the nurse stand while pt is ambulating with a
walker .....ANSWER.....On the patient's weak side
Proper gait while using a walker .....ANSWER.....Hold onto
walker's hand grips, move walker forward, take a step forward
with weak side, and then take a step forward with the strong
side
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Health .....ANSWER.....A state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence or disease or
infirmity
World Health Organization (WHO) .....ANSWER.....- A group
within the United Nations responsible for human health, including
combating the spread of infectious diseases and health issues
related to natural disasters
- Defined the term "health"
Continuum .....ANSWER.....Wellness is on one end of the spectrum,
illness is on the other
How individuals define health .....ANSWER.....In terms of their own
values, experiences, and ways of living
Self- Actualization definition .....ANSWER.....A persons motivation
to reach his or her full potential. As should in the hierarchy, basic
needs must be met before self realization can be achieved
