Exam 1 Module 1: NUR 2356

Exam 1 Module 1: NUR 2356 /

NUR2356 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Multidimensional Care I / MDC 1 | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

What is Mobility?

Answer:

Ability of an individual to perform purposeful physical movement of the body.

Question:

Scope of Mobility?

Answer:

Continuum of a person's ability to move

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Question:

Risk Factors of Mobility

Answer:

Dysfunction of the musculoskeletal or nervous system are most at risk for decreased mobility or immobility.

Question:

Mobility Psychosocial Complications (3)

Answer:

-Depression (isolation, inability to provide self-care) -Changes in sleep-wake cycle (especially confined to bed) -Sensory deprivation ( especially if confined to bed)

Question:

How to assess Mobility?(3)

Answer:

-Perform a General Survey by performing a comprehensive and purposeful observation of their environment.-Assess muscle strength and joint range of motion (ROM) -Use a scale from 0-5; 5 is normal, 0 is no muscle contractility

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Interventions to Prevent & Promote Mobility (8)

Answer:

•Assess and determine who is a higher risk.•Implement priority Interventions based on the risk (See below examples) •Teach patients to do active ROM exercises every 2 hours.•Assess and manage pain to promote more comfortable movement.•Teach patients to perform "heel pump" activities(gas pedal, pull) •Drink adequate fluids to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).•Evaluate the patient's need for assistive devices with the help of a Physical Therapist to promote ADL independence (plate guard or splint, canes, walkers) •Encourage ambulation by collaborating with a Physical Therapist.

Question:

What is a Four-point gait?

Answer:

Requires the client to bear weight both legs. The client alternates each leg with the opposite crutch so three points of support are on the floor at all time.

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Question:

What is a Three-point gait?

Answer:

Requires the client bear all weight on one foot while using both crutches. The affected leg should never bear weight or touch the ground

Question:

What is a Two-point gait?

Answer:

Requires the client to have partial weight bearing on both feet. The client moves a crutch while moving the opposite leg at the same time. This is to mirror the movements of normal arm and leg motion during walking

Question:

Mobility Interventions for Maintenance (12)

Answer:

-Perform passive ROM -Turn and reposition the patient every 1 to 2 hours; -Assess for skin redness and intactness.-Keep the patient's skin clean and dry -Teach the patient and family the need for adequate nutrition (high-fiber and protein-rich foods) -Encourage eating high-calcium foods to help prevent bone loss -Educated about avoiding excessive high-calorie foods to prevent obesity.

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