what phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3 5 days
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. What phase of wound healing occurs at the time of injury and lasts about 3-5 days?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent atelectasis. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The orthopneic position helps improve lung expansion, reducing the risk of atelectasis.

3. The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. The client moves both crutches forward, with weight on the unaffected leg, and then moves the unaffected leg forward, shifting weight onto it. Which of the following gaits is being utilized?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Three-point gait. In a three-point gait, one leg is non-weight bearing, as described in the scenario where the client shifts weight onto the unaffected leg. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A two-point gait involves partial weight-bearing on both legs, a four-point gait involves weight-bearing on both legs, and 'Unaffected gait' is not a recognized term in gait patterns.

5. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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