Question 1
Regular
A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Which assessment should the nurse complete to evaluate the client's activity violence?
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The correct answer is: A
Rationale
Vital signs before, during, and after activity provide crucial insights into the client's cardiovascular response to exertion, helping to identify any complications or need for intervention during recovery from surgery.
B: Body image and self-care abilities focus on psychological and functional aspects but do not directly measure the physiological effects of activity on the heart post-surgery.
C: Vital signs use and self-care device devices does not specifically address the critical monitoring of vital signs throughout activity, which is essential for evaluating cardiovascular stability.
D: Clients electrocardiography readings, while important for cardiac assessment, do not provide real-time data on the client's response to activity, which is vital in this recovery phase.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs before, during, and after activity provide crucial insights into the client's cardiovascular response to exertion, helping to identify any complications or need for intervention during recovery from surgery.
B: Body image and self-care abilities focus on psychological and functional aspects but do not directly measure the physiological effects of activity on the heart post-surgery.
C: Vital signs use and self-care device devices does not specifically address the critical monitoring of vital signs throughout activity, which is essential for evaluating cardiovascular stability.
D: Clients electrocardiography readings, while important for cardiac assessment, do not provide real-time data on the client's response to activity, which is vital in this recovery phase.
Question 2
Regular
A nurse teaches a client with a past history of angina who has had a total knee replacement. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching prior to beginning rehabilitation activities?
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The correct answer is: B
Rationale
Let me know if you start to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue. This statement is crucial as it addresses potential complications related to the client’s history of angina during rehabilitation, ensuring safety and timely intervention if cardiac symptoms arise.
A: Use analgesic before and after activity, even if you are not experiencing pain. This approach may mask important symptoms that require monitoring, compromising the assessment of the client's cardiovascular status during rehabilitation.
C: Use physical therapy before and after activity. This statement lacks specificity regarding the importance of monitoring vital signs and symptoms, which are critical for someone with a history of angina.
D: If you experience knee pain, ask the physical therapist to reschedule your therapy. This advice may delay necessary rehabilitation and does not take into account the importance of addressing cardiac symptoms concurrently.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Let me know if you start to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue. This statement is crucial as it addresses potential complications related to the client’s history of angina during rehabilitation, ensuring safety and timely intervention if cardiac symptoms arise.
A: Use analgesic before and after activity, even if you are not experiencing pain. This approach may mask important symptoms that require monitoring, compromising the assessment of the client's cardiovascular status during rehabilitation.
C: Use physical therapy before and after activity. This statement lacks specificity regarding the importance of monitoring vital signs and symptoms, which are critical for someone with a history of angina.
D: If you experience knee pain, ask the physical therapist to reschedule your therapy. This advice may delay necessary rehabilitation and does not take into account the importance of addressing cardiac symptoms concurrently.
Question 3
Regular
A nurse performs passive range-of-motion exercises on a semiconscious client and meets resistance while attempting to extend the right elbow more than 45 degrees. Which action should the nurse take next?
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The correct answer is: D
Rationale
Continue to move the joint only to the point at which resistance is met. This approach ensures the client's safety and comfort while preventing potential injury or exacerbation of any underlying conditions during passive range-of-motion exercises.
A: Splint the joint and continue passive range of motion to the shoulder only. This limits the exercise to one joint, neglecting the full assessment and care of the affected area.
B: A passive range of motion to the right elbow and the right knee back to the right. This unnecessarily involves the knee, potentially causing further complications and not addressing the resistance encountered at the elbow.
C: Apply weights to the right distal extremity before initiating any joint exercise. Introducing weights could exacerbate resistance and lead to injury, contrary to the objective of gentle passive movements.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continue to move the joint only to the point at which resistance is met. This approach ensures the client's safety and comfort while preventing potential injury or exacerbation of any underlying conditions during passive range-of-motion exercises.
A: Splint the joint and continue passive range of motion to the shoulder only. This limits the exercise to one joint, neglecting the full assessment and care of the affected area.
B: A passive range of motion to the right elbow and the right knee back to the right. This unnecessarily involves the knee, potentially causing further complications and not addressing the resistance encountered at the elbow.
C: Apply weights to the right distal extremity before initiating any joint exercise. Introducing weights could exacerbate resistance and lead to injury, contrary to the objective of gentle passive movements.
Question 4
Regular
A nurse cares for a client with decreased mobility. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease this client's risk of fracture?
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The correct answer is: B
Rationale
Perform weight-bearing activities. This intervention stimulates bone strength and density, which is crucial for a client with decreased mobility. Engaging in such activities helps maintain skeletal integrity and reduces fracture risk effectively.
A: Apply shoes to improve foot support. While supportive footwear can enhance stability, it does not directly address bone density or strength, which are essential in fracture prevention.
C: Increase calcium-rich foods in the diet. Although calcium is vital for bone health, dietary changes alone cannot replace the mechanical stimulus provided by weight-bearing activities for fracture risk reduction.
D: Use pressure-relieving devices. These devices are intended to prevent pressure ulcers rather than directly strengthen bones or mitigate fracture risks, thus lacking relevance in this context.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perform weight-bearing activities. This intervention stimulates bone strength and density, which is crucial for a client with decreased mobility. Engaging in such activities helps maintain skeletal integrity and reduces fracture risk effectively.
A: Apply shoes to improve foot support. While supportive footwear can enhance stability, it does not directly address bone density or strength, which are essential in fracture prevention.
C: Increase calcium-rich foods in the diet. Although calcium is vital for bone health, dietary changes alone cannot replace the mechanical stimulus provided by weight-bearing activities for fracture risk reduction.
D: Use pressure-relieving devices. These devices are intended to prevent pressure ulcers rather than directly strengthen bones or mitigate fracture risks, thus lacking relevance in this context.
Question 5
Regular
A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who has generalized weakness and needs assistance with activities of daily living. Which exercise should the nurse implement?
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The correct answer is: B
Rationale
Active range of motion exercises should be implemented. These exercises engage the client in movements that promote strength and mobility, essential for individuals experiencing generalized weakness and needing assistance with daily activities.
A: Passive range of motion This option does not involve the client's active participation, limiting the potential for muscle strengthening and independence in performing daily tasks.
C: Resistive range of motion This type of exercise focuses on building strength against resistance, which may not be suitable for clients with generalized weakness requiring foundational movement support.
D: Aerobic exercise While beneficial for overall fitness, aerobic exercise does not specifically address the immediate needs for strength and mobility in clients with generalized weakness and daily living assistance requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active range of motion exercises should be implemented. These exercises engage the client in movements that promote strength and mobility, essential for individuals experiencing generalized weakness and needing assistance with daily activities.
A: Passive range of motion This option does not involve the client's active participation, limiting the potential for muscle strengthening and independence in performing daily tasks.
C: Resistive range of motion This type of exercise focuses on building strength against resistance, which may not be suitable for clients with generalized weakness requiring foundational movement support.
D: Aerobic exercise While beneficial for overall fitness, aerobic exercise does not specifically address the immediate needs for strength and mobility in clients with generalized weakness and daily living assistance requirements.
Question 6
Regular
A nurse plans care for a client who is bedridden. Which assessment should the nurse complete to ensure to prevent pressure ulcer formation?
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The correct answer is: A
Rationale
A: Nutritional intake and serum albumin levels. Assessing nutritional intake and serum albumin levels is essential for preventing pressure ulcers, as adequate nutrition is crucial for skin integrity and healing, especially in bedridden clients.
B: Pressure ulcer diameter and depth. While monitoring existing ulcers is important, assessing diameter and depth does not proactively prevent new ulcers from forming, making it less relevant for prevention.
C: Wound drainage, including color, odor, and consistency. Evaluating wound drainage focuses on existing wounds rather than preventing new ones, which is not aligned with the primary goal of preventing pressure ulcers.
D: Dressing site and antibiotic ointment application. This option pertains to wound care management for existing ulcers rather than preventing their formation, thus lacking the necessary focus on proactive measures.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Nutritional intake and serum albumin levels. Assessing nutritional intake and serum albumin levels is essential for preventing pressure ulcers, as adequate nutrition is crucial for skin integrity and healing, especially in bedridden clients.
B: Pressure ulcer diameter and depth. While monitoring existing ulcers is important, assessing diameter and depth does not proactively prevent new ulcers from forming, making it less relevant for prevention.
C: Wound drainage, including color, odor, and consistency. Evaluating wound drainage focuses on existing wounds rather than preventing new ones, which is not aligned with the primary goal of preventing pressure ulcers.
D: Dressing site and antibiotic ointment application. This option pertains to wound care management for existing ulcers rather than preventing their formation, thus lacking the necessary focus on proactive measures.
Question 7
Regular
A nurse teaches a client about performing intermittent self-catheterization. The client states, 'I am not sure if I will be able to afford these catheters.' How should the nurse respond?
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The correct answer is: D
Rationale
You can reuse the catheters at home. Clean technique, rather than sterile technique, is acceptable. This response provides the client with practical guidance, reassuring them that reusing catheters with proper cleaning is a viable option, reducing financial concerns.
A: You may qualify for financial assistance; let's discuss options with a social worker. While exploring financial assistance is helpful, the immediate concern is the client's ability to reuse catheters effectively.
B: Even though it is expensive, the cost of taking care of urinary tract infections would be even higher. This statement does not address the client's immediate inquiry about affordability and may induce unnecessary anxiety.
C: Instead of purchasing new catheters, you can boil the catheters and reuse them up to 10 times each. Boiling catheters is not a recommended practice, as it may compromise their integrity and safety for the client.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You can reuse the catheters at home. Clean technique, rather than sterile technique, is acceptable. This response provides the client with practical guidance, reassuring them that reusing catheters with proper cleaning is a viable option, reducing financial concerns.
A: You may qualify for financial assistance; let's discuss options with a social worker. While exploring financial assistance is helpful, the immediate concern is the client's ability to reuse catheters effectively.
B: Even though it is expensive, the cost of taking care of urinary tract infections would be even higher. This statement does not address the client's immediate inquiry about affordability and may induce unnecessary anxiety.
C: Instead of purchasing new catheters, you can boil the catheters and reuse them up to 10 times each. Boiling catheters is not a recommended practice, as it may compromise their integrity and safety for the client.
Question 8
Regular
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at level T3. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist with bladder dysfunction?
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The correct answer is: C
Rationale
C: Use the Credé maneuver every 3 hours. This technique helps to effectively empty the bladder in clients with spinal cord injuries by applying pressure to the abdomen, promoting urinary elimination.
A: Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. This method may lead to complications such as infections and does not encourage bladder function recovery, which is crucial for spinal cord injury patients.
B: Stroke the medial aspect of the thigh. Although this technique can stimulate the bladder reflex, it is less effective than the Credé maneuver for managing bladder dysfunction in this scenario.
D: Apply a Texas catheter with a leg bag. This option provides external drainage but does not address bladder emptying mechanisms, which are essential for clients with spinal cord injuries.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Use the Credé maneuver every 3 hours. This technique helps to effectively empty the bladder in clients with spinal cord injuries by applying pressure to the abdomen, promoting urinary elimination.
A: Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. This method may lead to complications such as infections and does not encourage bladder function recovery, which is crucial for spinal cord injury patients.
B: Stroke the medial aspect of the thigh. Although this technique can stimulate the bladder reflex, it is less effective than the Credé maneuver for managing bladder dysfunction in this scenario.
D: Apply a Texas catheter with a leg bag. This option provides external drainage but does not address bladder emptying mechanisms, which are essential for clients with spinal cord injuries.
Question 9
Regular
A nurse teaches a client who has a flaccid bladder. Which bladder training technique should the nurse teach?
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The correct answer is: B
Rationale
B: Valsalva maneuver. This technique promotes bladder emptying by increasing intrathoracic pressure, which can help facilitate urination in individuals with a flaccid bladder, thereby improving their urinary function.
A: Stroking the medial aspect of the thigh. This method stimulates a reflex but does not directly address the underlying issue of bladder control in flaccid bladder patients.
C: Use the Credé maneuver. Although this technique assists with bladder emptying, it may not be effective for all patients, particularly those with a flaccid bladder lacking muscle tone.
D: Apply a Texas catheter with a leg bag. This option focuses on containment rather than addressing bladder training, which is essential for improving bladder function in affected individuals.
E: Frequent toileting. While regular bathroom visits are beneficial, they do not specifically train the bladder or improve coordination for individuals with flaccid bladder conditions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Valsalva maneuver. This technique promotes bladder emptying by increasing intrathoracic pressure, which can help facilitate urination in individuals with a flaccid bladder, thereby improving their urinary function.
A: Stroking the medial aspect of the thigh. This method stimulates a reflex but does not directly address the underlying issue of bladder control in flaccid bladder patients.
C: Use the Credé maneuver. Although this technique assists with bladder emptying, it may not be effective for all patients, particularly those with a flaccid bladder lacking muscle tone.
D: Apply a Texas catheter with a leg bag. This option focuses on containment rather than addressing bladder training, which is essential for improving bladder function in affected individuals.
E: Frequent toileting. While regular bathroom visits are beneficial, they do not specifically train the bladder or improve coordination for individuals with flaccid bladder conditions.
Question 10
Regular
A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who is wheelchair bound. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent skin breakdown?
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The correct answer is: B
Rationale
B: Have the client do wheelchair push-ups. This intervention promotes circulation and alleviates pressure on specific areas of the body, effectively reducing the risk of skin breakdown for wheelchair-bound clients.
A: Place pillows under the client's heels. While this may provide some elevation, it does not actively engage the client in movement or pressure relief, limiting its effectiveness in preventing skin breakdown.
C: Perform wound care as prescribed. This focuses on treating existing wounds rather than preventing new ones, making it insufficient as a proactive measure for skin breakdown in a wheelchair-bound client.
D: Massage the client's calves and feet with lotion. Although this can enhance skin hydration, it does not address pressure points or encourage circulation, which are essential in preventing skin breakdown.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Have the client do wheelchair push-ups. This intervention promotes circulation and alleviates pressure on specific areas of the body, effectively reducing the risk of skin breakdown for wheelchair-bound clients.
A: Place pillows under the client's heels. While this may provide some elevation, it does not actively engage the client in movement or pressure relief, limiting its effectiveness in preventing skin breakdown.
C: Perform wound care as prescribed. This focuses on treating existing wounds rather than preventing new ones, making it insufficient as a proactive measure for skin breakdown in a wheelchair-bound client.
D: Massage the client's calves and feet with lotion. Although this can enhance skin hydration, it does not address pressure points or encourage circulation, which are essential in preventing skin breakdown.
Question 11
Regular
A nurse assists a client with left-sided weakness to walk with a cane. What is the correct order of steps for gait training with a cane?
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The correct answer is: C
Rationale
To assist a client with left-sided weakness, the correct order of steps for gait training with a cane is 3, 5, 1, 2, 4, 6.
This sequence ensures proper weight distribution and stability while promoting safe ambulation. Starting with the cane, the individual gradually shifts weight and follows a coordinated movement pattern, enhancing balance and confidence during the walking process.
A: 3,5,1,2,4,6 Steps 4 and 6 are not included, leading to incomplete support and positioning during gait training, which is essential for safety and effectiveness.
B: 3,5,2,4,1,6 The sequence disrupts the flow of movement, compromising the stability needed for an individual with left-sided weakness, which can lead to potential falls.
D: 3,5,4,1,2,6 Positioning in step 4 occurs too early, which can confuse the client and undermine their ability to maintain balance when progressing through the gait training procedure.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To assist a client with left-sided weakness, the correct order of steps for gait training with a cane is 3, 5, 1, 2, 4, 6.
This sequence ensures proper weight distribution and stability while promoting safe ambulation. Starting with the cane, the individual gradually shifts weight and follows a coordinated movement pattern, enhancing balance and confidence during the walking process.
A: 3,5,1,2,4,6 Steps 4 and 6 are not included, leading to incomplete support and positioning during gait training, which is essential for safety and effectiveness.
B: 3,5,2,4,1,6 The sequence disrupts the flow of movement, compromising the stability needed for an individual with left-sided weakness, which can lead to potential falls.
D: 3,5,4,1,2,6 Positioning in step 4 occurs too early, which can confuse the client and undermine their ability to maintain balance when progressing through the gait training procedure.
Question 12
Multiple Choice
A rehabilitation nurse is caring for an older adult client who states, 'I tire easily.' How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply.)
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The correct answer is: B,D,E
Rationale
Use a cart to push your belongings instead of carrying them. This approach conserves energy and reduces strain, enabling the older adult client to engage in daily activities with less fatigue and improved efficiency.
A: Make a schedule for completing major tasks in the morning. While scheduling can help, it does not directly address the client’s fatigue during activities throughout the day.
C: Your family should hire someone who can assist you with daily chores. Hiring help may be beneficial, but it does not provide immediate strategies for managing fatigue during current activities.
D: Plan to gather all of the supplies needed for a chore prior to starting the activity. This strategy aids in efficiency but does not directly alleviate fatigue experienced during the activity itself.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Use a cart to push your belongings instead of carrying them. This approach conserves energy and reduces strain, enabling the older adult client to engage in daily activities with less fatigue and improved efficiency.
A: Make a schedule for completing major tasks in the morning. While scheduling can help, it does not directly address the client’s fatigue during activities throughout the day.
C: Your family should hire someone who can assist you with daily chores. Hiring help may be beneficial, but it does not provide immediate strategies for managing fatigue during current activities.
D: Plan to gather all of the supplies needed for a chore prior to starting the activity. This strategy aids in efficiency but does not directly alleviate fatigue experienced during the activity itself.
Question 13
Multiple Choice
A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team. Which activities should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)
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The correct answer is: B,E
Rationale
B: Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care. This is crucial as it enables the nurse to facilitate communication among team members, ensuring a cohesive approach to the clients' rehabilitation goals and enhancing overall care effectiveness.
A: Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs. While important, this task does not directly involve coordinating team activities or advocating for client choices.
C: Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the continuation of services. This activity is valuable but focuses more on resource identification rather than the essential coordination of rehabilitation efforts.
D: Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability. Although counseling is supportive, it does not encompass the roles of coordinating team activities or advocating effectively for clients' choices within the rehabilitation framework.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: B: Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care. This is crucial as it enables the nurse to facilitate communication among team members, ensuring a cohesive approach to the clients' rehabilitation goals and enhancing overall care effectiveness.
A: Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs. While important, this task does not directly involve coordinating team activities or advocating for client choices.
C: Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the continuation of services. This activity is valuable but focuses more on resource identification rather than the essential coordination of rehabilitation efforts.
D: Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability. Although counseling is supportive, it does not encompass the roles of coordinating team activities or advocating effectively for clients' choices within the rehabilitation framework.
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