Question 1

The nurse is preparing to reposition a patient.Before doing so,what must the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess the weight to be lifted and the assistance needed. 
B) Attempt to manually lift the patient alone before asking for assistance. 
C) Attempt a manual lift only when lifting most or all of the patient's weight. 
D) Not use the agency lift team if a mechanical lift is available. 
A) Assess the weight to be lifted and the assistance needed. 
B) Attempt to manually lift the patient alone before asking for assistance. 
C) Attempt a manual lift only when lifting most or all of the patient's weight. 
D) Not use the agency lift team if a mechanical lift is available.

Question 2

The coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system maintain balance,posture,and body alignment.What does body alignment refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) A low centre of gravity balanced over a wide base of support. 
B) The result of weight,centre of gravity,and balance. 
C) The relationship of one body part to another. 
D) The force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement. 
A) A low centre of gravity balanced over a wide base of support. 
B) The result of weight,centre of gravity,and balance. 
C) The relationship of one body part to another. 
D) The force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement.

Question 3

The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with severe elbow pain.Of the following situations,which would cause the nurse to suspect a ligament tear or joint fracture?

Accepted Answer

A) Range of motion of the elbow is limited. 
B) Joint motion is greater than normal. 
C) The patient has arthritis. 
D) The elbow cannot be moved (frozen). 
A) Range of motion of the elbow is limited. 
B) Joint motion is greater than normal. 
C) The patient has arthritis. 
D) The elbow cannot be moved (frozen).

Question 4

The nurse is attempting to start an exercise program in a local community as a health promotion project.In explaining the purpose of the project,what does the nurse explain to community leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems. 
B) The recommended frequency of workouts should be twice a day. 
C) An exercise prescription should incorporate aerobic exercise only. 
D) The purpose of weight training is to bulk up muscles. 
A) A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems. 
B) The recommended frequency of workouts should be twice a day. 
C) An exercise prescription should incorporate aerobic exercise only. 
D) The purpose of weight training is to bulk up muscles.

Question 5

How is joint degeneration unlike arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) Joint degeneration results only from noninflammatory disease. 
B) Joint degeneration results only from inflammatory disease. 
C) Joint degeneration involves overgrowth of bone at the articular ends. 
D) Joint degeneration affects mostly non-weight-bearing joints. 
A) Joint degeneration results only from noninflammatory disease. 
B) Joint degeneration results only from inflammatory disease. 
C) Joint degeneration involves overgrowth of bone at the articular ends. 
D) Joint degeneration affects mostly non-weight-bearing joints.

Question 6

Which of the following exercise activities would probably provide the opportunity for mind-body awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm-up activity. 
B) Resistance training. 
C) Aerobic exercise. 
D) Cool-down activity. 
A) Warm-up activity. 
B) Resistance training. 
C) Aerobic exercise. 
D) Cool-down activity.

Question 7

An active lifestyle is important for maintaining and promoting health.In developing an exercise program,what should the nurse know?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical exercise is contraindicated for patients with chronic illnesses. 
B) Regular physical activity is beneficial only for the body part that is exercised. 
C) Physical exercise has no effect on psychological well-being. 
D) Physical activity enhances functioning of all body systems. 
A) Physical exercise is contraindicated for patients with chronic illnesses. 
B) Regular physical activity is beneficial only for the body part that is exercised. 
C) Physical exercise has no effect on psychological well-being. 
D) Physical activity enhances functioning of all body systems.

Question 8

Many patients find it difficult to incorporate an exercise program into their daily lives because of time constraints.For these patients,it is beneficial to reinforce that many activities of daily living (ADLs)are used to accumulate the recommended 30 minutes or more per day of moderate-intensity physical activity.When instructing these patients,what should the nurse explain?

Accepted Answer

A) Housework is not considered an aerobic exercise. 
B) To strengthen back muscles,the patient should bend using back muscles. 
C) Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches. 
D) The patient should stick to one chore until it is done before beginning a new one. 
A) Housework is not considered an aerobic exercise. 
B) To strengthen back muscles,the patient should bend using back muscles. 
C) Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches. 
D) The patient should stick to one chore until it is done before beginning a new one.

Question 9

To promote resistive isometric exercise,the nurse helps the patient on bed rest by encouraging which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Quadriceps setting. 
B) Gluteal muscle contraction. 
C) Moving the arms and legs in circles. 
D) Pushing against a footboard. 
A) Quadriceps setting. 
B) Gluteal muscle contraction. 
C) Moving the arms and legs in circles. 
D) Pushing against a footboard.

Question 10

The patient has been bedridden for several months because of severe heart disease.In determining a plan of care for this patient that will address his activity level,the nurse formulates which of the following nursing diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatigue related to poor physical condition. 
B) Impaired gas exchange related to decreased cardiac output. 
C) Decreased cardiac output related to decreased myocardial contractility. 
D) Activity intolerance related to physical deconditioning. 
A) Fatigue related to poor physical condition. 
B) Impaired gas exchange related to decreased cardiac output. 
C) Decreased cardiac output related to decreased myocardial contractility. 
D) Activity intolerance related to physical deconditioning.

Exam 36: Activity and Exercise

The nurse is preparing to reposition a patient.Before doing so,what must the nurse do?

The coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system maintain balance,posture,and body alignment.What does body alignment refer to?

The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with severe elbow pain.Of the following situations,which would cause the nurse to suspect a ligament tear or joint fracture?

The nurse is attempting to start an exercise program in a local community as a health promotion project.In explaining the purpose of the project,what does the nurse explain to community leaders?

How is joint degeneration unlike arthritis?

Which of the following exercise activities would probably provide the opportunity for mind-body awareness?

An active lifestyle is important for maintaining and promoting health.In developing an exercise program,what should the nurse know?

To promote resistive isometric exercise,the nurse helps the patient on bed rest by encouraging which one of the following?

The patient has been bedridden for several months because of severe heart disease.In determining a plan of care for this patient that will address his activity level,the nurse formulates which of the following nursing diagnoses?

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