Exam 32: Physical Activity Mobility

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

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.We are worried because he has not even listened to his iPod,watched television,or played his video games for 2 days.That is so unlike him." What is the best response the nurse can make?

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.

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

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.The nurse's best action at this time would be to:

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

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

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.

The nurse planning care for a patient after severe head trauma and long-term unresponsiveness considers which effect of immobility affecting the lungs? Select all that apply.

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?

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

What is the correct method for turning an adult patient who recently sustained a spinal cord injury?

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

A patient 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.A nursing diagnosis that would best address a patient who is on bed rest is Constipation related to:

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?

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?

The nurse planning the care of a frail,malnourished,immobile patient recognizes which of the following as the best treatment to protect the patient's integument?

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: P = 72,RR = 16,BP = 132/70.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,RR = 40,BP = 172/98.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?

The nurse teaching a patient about ways to regain strength after a period of prolonged immobility advises the patient to seek assistance from a physical therapist.Which type of exercise is performed using specialized apparatuses that use resistance at a constant,preset speed?

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