Exam 32: Physical Activity Immobility

Which action, when demonstrated by the patient with osteoporosis, would indicate to the nurse that teaching was effective?

The patient with a spinal cord injury is experiencing autonomic dysfunctions. Which is an important aspect of care to assist in managing these dysfunctions?

Which of the following body systems must interact to produce mobility and locomotion? Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a patient about the need to replace fluid before, during, and after exercise to avoid dehydration. On what basis should she teach the patient to determine the amount of fluid to consume? Select all that apply.

A woman with a high-risk pregnancy with triplets is in preterm labor; she is on strict bedrest for 5 days. During this time, she has not had a bowel movement, although she normally passes stool daily. She describes feeling bloated and uncomfortable. What information should the nurse give the patient when explaining constipation?

A healthy 32-year-old man wants to start a fitness program to increase his muscle tone and muscle strength. Based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations, which advice should the nurse offer him?

When caring for a patient with osteoporosis, which of the following is the most important action to take to minimize progression of the disease?

A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old male quadriplegic patient. Which of the following treatments would the nurse perform to decrease the risk of joint contracture and promote joint mobility?

Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for promoting the safety of a frail, elderly patient after hip replacement surgery who also has a history of emphysema.

The nurse providing care to the patient with a fracture explains how bones heal. Which type of cells will the nurse indicate repairs damaged bone and builds new bone to keep the skeleton strong?

The nurse assessing the mobility of a patient with Parkinson's disease might expect to observe which type of gait?

When encouraging a fitness program for healthy older adults, what must the nurse consider?

A frail, elderly man is admitted to the hospital after a fall at home resulted in a left hip fracture. After surgery, he is to begin ambulating with a walker but must avoid weight bearing on his left lower leg. What is the best intervention to help him use his walker?

A patient has started a fitness program. Which program features illustrate that he has started a well-rounded program? Select all that apply.

The nurse is helping the patient to perform leg exercises after surgery to prevent thrombophlebitis. Which type of muscle is the patient using for these exercises?

Which of the following patients would you expect to be at risk for decreased activity? Select all that apply.

The patient who is on extended bedrest and experiencing constipation requests a fiber supplement. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which type of exercise is performed by using specialized apparatuses that use resistance at a constant, preset speed?

Which type of joint are the sutures between cranial bones?

A nurse is assessing a healthy older adult patient for an exercise program to be offered at the local hospital. During the evaluation, the nurse notes the following vital signs: pulse (P) = 72 beats/min; respiratory rate (RR) = 16 breaths/min; blood pressure (BP) = 132/70 mm Hg. After 3 minutes of moderate-intensity running on the treadmill, the patient becomes short of breath and states, "I have to stop. I can't do this anymore." The nurse measures his vital signs again: P = 152 beats/min; RR = 40 breaths/min; BP = 172/98 mm Hg. She instructs him to rest. Vital signs return to baseline after 15 minutes. The nurse should recognize his symptoms as associated with which of the following?