A physical therapist is helping nursing students to understand the correct use of ambulatory devices. The students realize that the correct statement(s) made is/are: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

"A cane is held on a client's weaker side for support."

"Cane tips should have rubber caps and be in good repair to prevent slippage."

"When using a walker, the client should first move the walker ahead approximately six inches, and then step into it."

"Clients need to have at least partial strength in their hands, wrists, elbows, arms and shoulders to correctly use a standard walker."

"When using crutches, the client's body weight should rest on the axillae."

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,D

A. The cane should be held on the stronger side to support the weaker side.

B. Rubber caps prevent the cane from slipping, enhancing safety.

C. Moving the walker first provides stability before the client steps into it.

D. Adequate upper body strength is necessary to use a standard walker effectively.

E. Body weight should be supported on the hands, not the axillae, to avoid nerve damage.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This description is more characteristic of osteoarthritis, where cartilage wear and tear occur.

B. This explanation is more related to chronic pain syndromes, not specifically RA.

C. The presence of crystals in the joint is a characteristic of gout, not RA.

D. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the synovial lining of the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and eventually joint destruction.

A. Use adductor pillow while in bed B. Limit hip flexion to 90 degrees C. Use fracture pan D. Avoid adduction E. Avoid Internal rotation

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. An adductor pillow helps maintain proper alignment and prevents the hip from crossing the midline (adduction).

B. Limiting hip flexion to 90 degrees prevents dislocation by avoiding positions that could stress the hip joint.

C. A fracture pan is not a necessary precaution for a total hip replacement; it is more relevant for clients with fractures.

D. Adduction should be avoided to prevent the hip from dislocating.

E. Internal rotation can cause the hip to dislocate, so it should be avoided.

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A physical therapist is helping nursing students to understand the correct use of ambulatory devices. The students realize that the correct statement(s) made is/are: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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A client with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what happens to the joint with this disease. Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

Correct Answer is D

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The patient is post-op day 1 of a right total hip replacement. What precautions are necessary to prevent complications? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

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