A patient begins to fall during ambulation. The nurse would
Keep his or her back bent while lowering the patient
Allow the patient to slide down his or her leg to the floor
Keep his or her knees straight while lowering the patient
Hold the patient upright
The Correct Answer is B
A. Keeping the back bent while lowering the patient is not the most appropriate postion.
B. when a patient begins to fall, it is important to control the descent to minimize injury.
The nurse should widen their stance, bring the patient's body close to provide support, bend their knees, and use the strength of their thighs to lower the patient to the ground safely.
C. Keeping the knees straight while lowering the patient increases the risk of strain or injury to the nurse's back.
D. Holding the patient upright may not be feasible if the patient is already falling, and attempting to do so may result in injury to both the patient and the nurse.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The lateral position refers to lying on one side with the top hip and knee flexed and the bottom hip and knee slightly flexed.
B. Dorsiflexion is the movement of the ankle joint in which the toes are brought closer to the shin or upward, as in the supine position described.
C. Contracture refers to the shortening or tightening of muscles, resulting in the inability to move the affected joint fully.
D. Plantar flexion is the movement of the ankle joint in which the toes are pointed downward or away from the shin, opposite to the position described.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Advancing the cane 12 inches forward when walking is not a standard instruction for cane use. Typically, the cane is advanced a short distance ahead of the individual's affected leg to provide support and stability during ambulation.
B. Holding the cane on the side of the affected leg does not provide adequate support and stability to the affected side while walking.
C. When climbing stairs, the cane should be held in the hand opposite the affected leg to provide support and balance. Placing the cane at the same level as the affected leg may
lead to imbalance and difficulty ascending stairs safely.
D. This is because when using a cane for ambulation, the cane should be held on the stronger side of the body, and the user should move the cane forward simultaneously with the affected (weaker) leg. Then, the stronger leg is moved forward, which helps in maintaining balance and stability during walking.
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