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Question 1

You are inspecting your client’s spinal symmetry and assessing their posture. You identify that the client has kyphosis. This is:

Answer 1

The outward curve of the spin, upper back.

Question 2

The nurse is examining the ROM of a client’s shoulder. Which of the following is a normal finding?

Answer 2

Full active and painless ROM, no crepitus

Question 3

You are caring for Mr. Smith who has been admitted following a mechanical fall. You are reviewing his nursing care plan. Which component of the care plan indicates that the patient’s problems have been appropriately described?

Answer 3

Nursing diagnosis

Question 4

When using a mobile hoist with a dependent patient, identify the correct rule:

Answer 4

LITE assessment - 2 people etc
Correct clothing - footwear etc
No breaks on

Question 5

The older person’s tendency to take smaller steps with feet too close together will most likely result in:

Answer 5

Falls/fractures

Question 6

A person with a normal gait should demonstrate all of the below actions, except:

Answer 6

Coordinated movements
Maintains balance
Posture and body alignment during moving

Question 7

To ensure safe administration of medications the nurse must be aware of the seven rights of medication administration. These are the right:

Answer 7

Medication
Patient
Dose
Time
Reason
Route
Documentation

Question 8

What is the term given to an unexpected effect of a medication?

Answer 8

Adverse effects

Question 9

A nurse administers medication to a patient. Who has the ultimate responsibility for the medication to be administered correctly?

Answer 9

The nurse

Question 10

While the nurse is administering medication, the patient states, “This pill looks different to what I usually take.” What is the correct practice in this situation?

Answer 10

Identification of patient
Check correct medication
7 medication rights