ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 27 : Musculoskeletal Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient states he has fallen twice since using crutches for a foot injury. Which of the following questions might you want to ask him?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Asking about balance therapy, crutch tip condition, and walking technique helps identify fall causes. Option D is judgmental and unhelpful.
Question 2 of 5
What is the advantage of a multipronged cane over a single-tipped cane?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A multipronged cane's wider base reduces slipping risk and improves stability.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would you include when you teach a patient about using a cane?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The cane is held on the unaffected side, moved with the unaffected leg, then followed by the affected leg for proper support and balance.
Question 4 of 5
When a walker is correctly fitted to a patient, which of the following is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct walker fit includes elbows bent at 15-30 degrees when hands are on handles for comfort and control.
Question 5 of 5
You are working with a patient whose left leg is weak. You are instructing her on walker use. Which instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct instruction is to move the walker forward, then the unaffected (right) leg, followed by the weak (left) leg for stability.