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HESI Mobility Exam LPN-AND Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client with limited mobility asks why repositioning every 2 hours is important.✔✔To prevent pressure injuries and improve circulation
What is the safest way to assist a client from bed to chair with right-sided weakness?✔✔Support the weak side and pivot toward the strong side
A patient with a leg cast is instructed to use crutches. What is the correct gait for non–weight bearing?✔✔Three-point gait
Which assistive device is most appropriate for a client with mild balance problems?✔✔Cane
Why is range-of-motion exercise important for a bedbound client?✔✔To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures 1 / 2
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What is the best action to reduce foot drop in an immobilized client?✔✔Apply a foot support or positioning device
A patient recovering from hip surgery asks how to avoid dislocation.✔✔Avoid crossing the legs and keep the knees apart
What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt during transfers?✔✔To provide safety and stability for both client and nurse
Why should a client avoid using furniture for support when ambulating?✔✔It is unstable and increases fall risk
What is the first action if a client begins to fall while ambulating?✔✔Lower them gently to the floor while protecting their head
Which device helps a patient with severe weakness move from bed to wheelchair safely?✔✔Mechanical lift
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