N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 153 of 160 102. Eleven-year-old Tommy broke his arm in a fall from a jungle gym. To make sure his elbow joint stays strong while immobilized in the case, he should be taught to do which type of exercises? a. Quadriceps setting b. Passive range of motion c. Isometric d. Active range of motion 103. Mrs. Palmore is learning to walk with a cane. The most important information you can give her is to: a. Hold the cane with the hand on the affected side b. Wear sturdy shoes with non-skid rubber soles c. Move the cane at the same time the good legmoves d. Keep the cane out away from her body 104. During her bath Annabelle Martin states, "I didn't sleep a wink last night.” Initially, the most therapeutic response wouldbe: a. "How long have you had this sleepingdisorder?" b. "Would you like for me to ask the doctor to order a sleeping pill for you?" c. "You didn't sleep at all last night?" d. "I know it’s hard to sleep in a hospital." 105. After being on bedrest for over a week, your patient, a light-skinned immigrant of Mediterranean descent, is showing signs that she may be developing a thrombus in her left leg. Which symptom would she most likely exhibit? a. Pain in the calf upon dorsiflexion the left foot b. Both feet and legs noticeably cooler than the rest of thebody c. Bluish hue to the left calf d. Discomfort in the left calf when performing a straight leg lift with the right leg 106. Joe Grider, a 70-year-old patient, suffered an extensive cerebral vascular accident three days ago. Today, you notice that his forearms are exhibiting poor skin turgor. Your next intervention should be to: a. Start IV fluids immediately b. Notify the physician c. Assess the skin turgor over the sternum d. Encourage increased fluid intake