The nurse is teaching a client how to do active range of motion (ROM) exercises.To exercise the hinge joints, which action should the nurse instruct the client to perform?
Tilt the pelvis forwards and backwards.
Turn the head to the right and left.
Bend the arm by flexing the ulnar to the humerus.
Extend the arm at the side and rotate in circles.
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
Tilting the pelvis forwards and backwards exercises the pelvic joints, not the hinge joints.
Choice B rationale
Turning the head to the right and left exercises the neck joints, not the hinge joints.
Choice C rationale
Bending the arm by flexing the ulnar to the humerus exercises the hinge joints, such as the elbow, which is a hinge joint.
Choice D rationale
Extending the arm at the side and rotating in circles exercises the shoulder joint, which is a ball-and-socket joint, not a hinge joint.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Negligence would require proof that the nurse failed to act in a manner consistent with their training and that this failure directly caused harm to the victim. In this case, the nurse provided assistance and then left the scene after EMS arrived, which does not constitute negligence.
Choice B rationale
Assault and battery involve intentional harm or offensive contact, which is not applicable in this scenario as the nurse was providing assistance.
Choice C rationale
The Good Samaritan laws are designed to protect individuals who provide assistance at the scene of an emergency from legal liability, provided they act in good faith and within the scope of their training. In this scenario, the nurse acted to help the victim and then left the scene after EMS arrived, which is generally protected under Good Samaritan laws.
Choice D rationale
Abandonment would require that the nurse left the victim without ensuring that they were in the care of another competent individual. Since the nurse left after EMS arrived, this does not constitute abandonment.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Inspecting crutches to ensure rubber tips are intact is important for safety, but it does not indicate an understanding of the proper crutch walking technique. Proper crutch walking involves using the crutches correctly to avoid injury and ensure mobility.
Choice B rationale
Practicing bicep and triceps isometric exercises can help strengthen the muscles needed for crutch walking, but it does not demonstrate an understanding of the actual crutch walking technique. The focus should be on how the crutches are used during walking.
Choice C rationale
Progressing to foot touchdown and weight-bearing of the affected leg is a part of the rehabilitation process, but it does not specifically indicate proper crutch walking technique. Proper crutch walking involves the correct use of crutches to support the body weight.
Choice D rationale
Bearing body weight on the palms of hands during the crutch gait is the correct technique for three-point gait crutch walking. This method ensures that the weight is distributed properly and reduces the risk of injury to the underarms and shoulders.