Which joint will the nurse circumduct when performing range of motion on the hospitalized client?

1. Neck
2. Shoulder
3. Foot
4. Knee


Correct Answer: 2

Circumduction is movement in a circle while the proximal end remains fixed. The two joints that are circumducted are the shoulder and the hip. The foot and neck cannot make a complete circle, whereas the knee does not rotate in that manner.

Nursing

You might also like to view...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. The client develops a UTI and is receiving prescribed anti-infective therapy. Which of the following should the nurse perform while caring for this client?

A) Document symptoms of the client's condition. B) Monitor the client's vital signs every 4 hours. C) Document the client's urine output every hour. D) Assess the client for bladder distension.

Nursing

The ethics committee is reviewing a case in which there are broad social issues in question. Which model is likely to be of best use to the ethics committee reviewing the case?

1. Autonomy 2. Patient benefit 3. Social justice 4. Patient justice

Nursing

Heparin is useful for dissolving blood clots

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Nursing

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by an inability of the body to use the essential amino acid phenylalanine. People with PKU should avoid which nonnutritive sweetener?

A) Aspartame B) Saccharin C) Acesulfame K D) Sucralose

Nursing