This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The registered nurse from the home health agency is performing an initial assessment on a ... (Read 49 times)

Cooldude101

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 22, 2018
The registered nurse from the home health agency is performing an initial assessment on a 72-year-old patient who was released from a nursing home.
 
  The patient had been admitted to the nursing home for therapy after surgery for repair of a fractured left hip. During a survey of the home environment, which finding would cause the nurse to intervene? a. Bedside lamp plugged into the wall outlet behind the bed
  b. Handrail on one side of the stairs only
  c. Throw rugs in the bedroom
  d. No handrail near the toilet

Question 2

The nurse is observing a patient's posture while sitting, standing, and assessing gait. What is the rationale for the nurse's assessment?
 
  a. To determine type of assistance with anthropometric measurements
  b. To determine type of assistance with joint mobility
  c. To determine type of assistance with range of motion (ROM)
  d. To determine type of assistance with ambulation


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

amanda_14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Common physical hazards that lead to falls in the home include inadequate lighting, barriers along normal walking paths and stairways, and a lack of safety devices. All other answers do not indicate a safety risk to the home.

Answer to Question 2

D
Observing the patient's posture while sitting and standing and assessing gait helps to determine the type of assistance the patient requires for ambulation or transfer. Assessment of ROM is important as a baseline measurement to compare and evaluate whether loss in joint mobility has occurred. Anthropometric measurements are for nutrition, not for mobility. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, mid upper-arm circumference, and triceps skinfold measurements.


Cooldude101

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

xiaomengxian

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Assessment of coordination: heel slide. Assessment of coordination: heel slide.
Assessment of Aphasia Assessment of Aphasia
As their numbers grow and their resources and health improve, the elderly will enjoy life more and ... As their numbers grow and their resources and health improve, the elderly will enjoy life more and ...
The initial timing is where the spark plug fires at idle speed. The computer then advances the ... The initial timing is where the spark plug fires at idle speed. The computer then advances the ...
Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health
Remaining health-adjusted life expectancy (years) at age 25 Remaining health-adjusted life expectancy (years) at age 25
Video: Secondary and tertiary levels of protein structure Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library