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go.lag

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What is the patient goal of the walking exercise program designed for the rehabilitation of a post-MI patient?
 
  a. Walk 2 miles in less than 60 minutes after 12 weeks.
  b. Jog mile in less than 30 minutes after 12 weeks.
  c. Fast walk 1 mile in less than 20 minutes after 12 weeks.
  d. Walk 1 mile in 15 minutes without dyspnea after 12 weeks.

Question 2

The postsurgical patient has a painful and swollen right calf that appears to be larger than the calf of the left leg. What is the nurse assessing for when she flexes the patient's right leg and dorsiflexes the foot?
 
  a. Pain, which would be a positive Homans sign
  b. Muscular spasm, which would be a sign of hypocalcemia
  c. Rigidity, which would be a sign of ankylosis
  d. Crepitus, which would be a sign of a joint disorder



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Sarahjh

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The goal of the 12-week walking program is that the patient can walk 2 miles in less than 60 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A positive Homans sign for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a report of pain when the affected leg is flexed and the foot is dorsiflexed.




go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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