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misspop

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The nurse is helping an 82-year-old patient to ambulate in the hallway. Suddenly she states, I feel so light-headed and weak, as her knees begin to buckle. The nurse's best action at this time would be to:
 
  a. Assist the patient to slide down his leg as he guides her to a seated or lying position
  b. Grab her under the arms and hold her up as he calls for assistance
  c. Immediately release the transfer device and place a wheelchair behind the patient to prevent a fall
  d. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while he calls for assistance

Question 2

A patient fractured her right ulna 8 weeks ago and has just had her cast removed. The orthopedic surgeon prescribes isometric exercises for the right arm. Which of the following exercises complies with the surgeon's orders?
 
  a. Place a 5-pound dumbbell in the right hand and squeeze; hold the squeeze position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
  b. Grasping the right wrist with the left hand, move the right arm up, down, and side to side; hold each position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
  c. Grasping the right wrist with the left hand, pull the right arm across the body; hold this position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
  d. Press the right hand against a wall; hold this position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.



jharrington11

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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