HESI Case Study: Mobility Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Client was prescribed morphine IV 0.05mg/kg/dose now and every 2 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. Morphine is available in parenteral dose of 2mg/mL. How much medication should the nurse draw up for administration? (Patient weighs 140 lbs on admission). - Answer-140 lb /2.2 lb = 63 kg 63 kg x 0.05 mg = 3.15 mg 3.15 mg / 2 ml = 1.575 ml 1.575 ml (Round) = 1.6 ml Before giving the initial dose of pain medication or antibiotic, which action should the nurse take first? - Answer-C) Ask the client if he is aware of any allergies to medications.
Rationale:
This action should be taken first since this is the initial dose of a new medication. It is important to verify any allergies. Clients sometimes recall additional allergies after the initial admission history has been taken.When the client's foot pain is controlled, which nursing diagnosis should take priority? - Answer-C) Impaired physical mobility.
Rationale:
The client's limited activities support this nursing diagnosis. Improving mobility is a nursing priority to prevent the many potential complications of immobility.Which goal is correct for the client's diagnosis of impaired physical mobility? - Answer-
- The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on the day of admission.
Rationale:
This is a correctly stated goal. The client is always the subject of the goal, and the action is always measurable. This goal includes what the client is to achieve and sets a realistic deadline.Which instructions should the nurse convey to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the client's legs? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - Answer-B) Teach the client to dorsal flex and plantar flex his feet while in the bed and chair.
- Instruct the client to wear sequential compression stockings.
- Explain that enoxaparin injections will be administered routinely.
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This action stimulates circulation by contracting calf muscles, which increases the venous return of blood to the heart. These decreases pooling of blood in the legs, which helps VTE in the legs. Sequential compression devices (SCD) promote venous blood flow, preventing VTE. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that is administered to reduce the risk of VTE.The nurse is observing a student nurse perform a peripheral assessment on the client.Which action requires the nurse to intervene? - Answer-C) Assessing the Homan's sign in bilateral extremities.
Rationale:
Homan's sign is "not a reliable indicator" and is a potentially dangerous method because of possible clot dislodgment.Which instruction should the nurse give to the nursing student for positioning the client's legs when he is sitting? - Answer-A) Use two pillows and place one lengthwise under each calf.
Rationale:
This method provides a slight elevation of the lower legs for comfort but avoids pressure behind the knees, which would adversely decrease venous return and decrease the risk for venous thrombosis.The client is wearing thigh-high Anti embolic hose prescribed by the Healthcare provider (HCP). The nurse assesses the client's legs every 8 hours. Which assessment finding reflects signs of possible thrombophlebitis that should be reported to the HCP? - Answer-D) Unilateral calf edema.
Rationale:
Edema, or swelling of one calf, is a possible sign of thrombophlebitis that should be reported to the HCP.Client is prescribed enoxaparin while admitted to hospital per protocol. The dose is 1mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours and the client weighs 140 lbs. Dose available is 80mg per 0.8 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the nearest tenth.) - Answer-140 lb / 2.2 lb = 63 kg 63kg x 1 mg = 63 mg 63 mg/ 80 mg = 0.7875 0.7875 x 0.8 ml = 0.63 ml 0.63 ml (Round) = 0.6 ml Which nursing diagnosis best applies to the client's nutritional assessment? - Answer-A)
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements.
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