Exam 32: Physical Activity Immobility

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of the following statements about the benefits of physical activity is correct?

Which is the best treatment to protect the integument of the patient who is frail, malnourished, and immobile?

A teenage boy was hospitalized 3 weeks ago. He has been confined to bed throughout his hospital stay because of a crushed pelvis. His parents tell the nurse, "Our son is just staring off into space; he won't talk to us. He isn't acting like himself." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which of the following actions represent proper body mechanics for nurses providing care as well as teaching patients about safe body movements? Select all that apply.

The nurse attempts to transfer a totally dependent patient from a stretcher to a bed. What is the best action to reduce the musculoskeletal risk factors for the nurse?

A man has been admitted to the hospital unit with a medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via a nasal cannula. Which positioning technique will best assist him with his breathing?

A nurse has been asked to design an exercise program with the goal of increasing a client's muscular strength and endurance. Which exercise program would specifically focus on meeting that goal?

A patient fractured her right ulna 8 weeks ago and has just had her cast removed. The orthopedic surgeon prescribes isometric exercises for the right arm. Which of the following exercises complies with the surgeon's orders?

A 32-year-old with a high spinal cord injury has been admitted to the hospital for antibiotic therapy to treat pneumonia. He lives independently and has developed strong upper-body strength to maximize his independence. Which transfer device should be used when transferring him from the bed to his wheelchair?

To achieve balance, body mass must be distributed around which point?

The nurse is helping an 82-year-old patient to ambulate in the hallway. Suddenly, she states, "I feel so light-headed and weak," as her knees begin to buckle. Which is the best action by the nurse at this time?

A 15-year-old patient complains of left ankle pain after being tackled while playing football. He asks the nurse what tests he needs to have to determine whether he has a strain or a fracture. How should the nurse reply?

What action is most important in limiting the nurse's risk of back injuries?

Which would be the most appropriate goal for a frail, elderly patient with a history of emphysema and a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury after hip surgery?

An 82-year-old patient is unsteady on her feet when walking about the room. She reports feeling a little sore but has no complaints of weakness. Which is the appropriate piece of equipment to use when helping her ambulate?

An older patient with newly diagnosed osteoporosis asks the nurse to explain her health problem. Which is the correct description of osteoporosis?