HCA Basic Nursing and Restorative Skills 2

Question 1

When repositioning a bedridden patient to prevent pressure ulcers, how often should you turn them?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

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Every 4 hours

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Every 6 hours

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Once per shift

Question 2

Which technique is correct when performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?

Accepted Answer

Support the joint and move slowly within comfortable limits

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Move joints quickly through full range

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Push past resistance to increase flexibility

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Only move the joint if the patient reports pain

Question 3

A patient has a right-sided weakness after a stroke. When assisting them to walk, where should you stand?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's right (weaker) side

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Behind the patient

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On the patient's left side

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In front of the patient

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a bed cradle (foot cradle) for a patient?

Accepted Answer

To keep bed linens from touching the patient's feet or legs

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To elevate the patient's feet above heart level

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To provide traction for leg injuries

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To warm the patient's lower extremities

Question 5

When applying an elastic (compression) bandage to a patient's leg, you should wrap it:

Accepted Answer

From the foot upward toward the thigh

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From the thigh downward toward the foot

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In a circular pattern around the calf only

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Loosely so circulation is not affected

Question 6

A patient using a walker for the first time should be instructed to:

Accepted Answer

Move the walker forward first, then step into it

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Lean forward over the walker for balance

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Move both feet forward simultaneously with the walker

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Keep the walker as far forward as possible

Question 7

Which of the following is a sign of a properly fitted cane for a patient?

Accepted Answer

The elbow is bent at approximately 15–30 degrees when holding the cane

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The elbow is fully extended when the hand grips the cane

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The cane handle reaches the patient's hip bone

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The patient must lean slightly to one side to hold the cane