Author Question: New crutches are the correct size if 1. The top of the crutch is 4 inches above the elbow. 2. ... (Read 12 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

New crutches are the correct size if

1. The top of the crutch is 4 inches above the elbow.
2. The patient's arms are at 90 degrees when holding the handles.
3. The crutch tips are resting against the outer aspect of the patient's shoes.
4. Three fingers fit between the axilla and the axillary pad of each crutch.

Question 2

A student nurse approaches and asks a nurse to check and make sure the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is correct before it is turned on. The most important action by the nurse is to

1. Verify that the sheepskin does not have any folds.
2. Stand at the foot of the bed to inspect the alignment.
3. Check to see whether the CPM machine is plugged in.
4. Ask the patient to rank his or her current level of pain.