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A PTA attempts to classify the amount of assistance a patient requires to complete a sit to stand transfer. After completing the transfer, the PTA estimates that he was required to exert approximately 20% of the physical work. The MOST appropriate classification for the level of assistance given by the therapist would be:

Your patient underwent total right hip arthroplasty (posterior approach) 2 days ago. She required frequent reminders regarding movement precautions because she was getting out of bed. You are now initiating gait training with a walker. When it is time to turn around and walk back to her chair, in which direction should you instruct her to turn?

Your patient is a 15-year-old girl who has just had knee surgery following a volleyball injury, and you are fitting her with axillary crutches. Which of the following is the greatest risk for the patient if her axillary crutches are too tall?

When selecting an assistive gait device, it is important to remember that the purpose of the device is to minimize the immobilizing effects of a pt.’s condition. Which statement best summarizes how this selection is made?

A bed of granulation gradually forms over the surface during what stage of the healing process.

How long after ceasing activity should a recovery pulse rate be assessed in a normal patient?

Hematocrit is used to measure the amount of packed RBC in a sample of whole blood. It is important in diagnosis of anemia. What are the normal levels for hematocrit?

The nurse is reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis to a group of post menopausal women.  Which of the following are risk factors for this disease? Select all that apply.

A client is NPO and has a gastrostomy tube. The pharmacy has delivered an extended-release iron tablet.  The nurse knows that all tablets need to be crushed when giving it through a gastrostomy tube What is the most appropriate action taken by the nurse to assure effective administration of the medication? 

Order: Procrit 2,200 unitsAvailable: Procrit 3,000 units in 1 mLHow many mL is needed for this client? (Round to the tenth)