NCLEX tip

Question 1

when it comes to pain, use other things first prior to the___

Answer 1

pill

Question 2

the definition of pain is __

Answer 2

what the patient says it is

Question 3

why is limb shaping so important?

how do you want the stump to be shaped at the end?

Answer 3

for the prosthesis

• like a cone (rounded and smaller at the end)

Question 4

what is worn under the prosthesis?

Answer 4

a limb sock

Question 5

why is it important to strengthen the upper body?

Answer 5

when you have someone who ambulate with assistive devices, he will need the upper body strength

Question 6

is it okay to bear weight on a new stump/ prosthesis/

Answer 6

No. not until it’s well healed

Question 7

is it ok to massage the stump?

Answer 7

yes; promotes circulation and decreases tenderness.

Question 8

how do i teach a patient to toughen the stump for the prosthesis?

Answer 8

• press into a soft pillow - then a firm pillow - then the bed -then the chair

Question 9

How do you walk with a walker?

Answer 9

• pick walker up and put in front of them a bit and then walk into the walker *put tennis balls at the end of the legs if they like to slide it*

Question 10

how do you walk with crutches?

Answer 10

• up with the good, down with the bad

Question 11

when someone has had a stroke, which side should they put it on?

Answer 11

their strongest side. not the affected side ex) left sided stroke= right side of body will be weaker hold it on left side of body

when it comes to strokes, the OPOSITE side of the body is ALWAYS affected!!