Question 1

The nurse is caring for 50-year-old Mrs.Lucas,who has been recently diagnosed with early osteoporosis.Which interventions should be planned for this client?

Accepted Answer

A) During exacerbations,protect her bones with strict bed rest 
B) Develop an exercise plan that includes weight-bearing activities 
C) Increase vitamin D in her diet to enhance absorption of calcium 
D) Passive range of motion exercises twice daily 
A) During exacerbations,protect her bones with strict bed rest 
B) Develop an exercise plan that includes weight-bearing activities 
C) Increase vitamin D in her diet to enhance absorption of calcium 
D) Passive range of motion exercises twice daily

Question 2

The nurse educator is working on a hospital committee focused on preventing back injuries in nurses.When completing rounds on one of the inpatient units,what observations would indicate to her that further education is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed.They are standing toward the head of the bed,feet apart and facing towards the centre of the bed. 
B) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed using a sliding sheet.Their palms are facing up grasping the sheet. 
C) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed.The bed is in Trendelenburg position. 
D) Two nurses are repositioning a client from one side to the other.The nurse pulling the client towards her rocks from her front foot to her back foot. 
A) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed.They are standing toward the head of the bed,feet apart and facing towards the centre of the bed. 
B) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed using a sliding sheet.Their palms are facing up grasping the sheet. 
C) Two nurses are pulling a client up in bed.The bed is in Trendelenburg position. 
D) Two nurses are repositioning a client from one side to the other.The nurse pulling the client towards her rocks from her front foot to her back foot.

Question 3

Mr.Pearson,a newly admitted client,has contractures of both lower extremities.What nursing intervention should be included in this client's plan of care?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexor-strengthening exercises 
B) Frequent position changes 
C) Weight-bearing activities. 
D) Range of motion exercises 
A) Flexor-strengthening exercises 
B) Frequent position changes 
C) Weight-bearing activities. 
D) Range of motion exercises

Question 4

Mrs.Cara is attending her first prenatal visit.What information would the nurse offer her regarding exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) She can exercise if exercise was a part of her pre-pregnancy routine. 
B) Exercise should be limited to no more than 15 minutes per day. 
C) Healthy pregnant women should exercise at least 30 minutes per day. 
D) She should increase her normal exercise pattern from pre-pregnancy routine. 
A) She can exercise if exercise was a part of her pre-pregnancy routine. 
B) Exercise should be limited to no more than 15 minutes per day. 
C) Healthy pregnant women should exercise at least 30 minutes per day. 
D) She should increase her normal exercise pattern from pre-pregnancy routine.

Question 5

Which of the following physiological alterations is frequently a result of immobility?

Accepted Answer

A) Bradycardia 
B) Venous pooling 
C) Diuresis 
D) Increased vital capacity 
A) Bradycardia 
B) Venous pooling 
C) Diuresis 
D) Increased vital capacity

Question 6

The nurse is assisting Mrs.Nesbitt,40 years old,to dangle at the side of the bed.After raising the head of the bed,how should the nurse position herself?

Accepted Answer

A) Facing directly toward the client 
B) Facing toward the side of the bed 
C) Facing toward the far corner of the foot of the bed 
D) Facing toward the nearest corner of the head of the bed 
A) Facing directly toward the client 
B) Facing toward the side of the bed 
C) Facing toward the far corner of the foot of the bed 
D) Facing toward the nearest corner of the head of the bed

Question 7

Mr.Rourke's activity is limited to a wheelchair until he is taught how to use crutches.Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates wheelchair safety?

Accepted Answer

A) The chair is positioned ahead of her when going down a ramp. 
B) Mr.Rourke is pushed face-forward ahead of the nurse into the elevator. 
C) Mr.Rourke is positioned as far forward as possible on the wheelchair seat. 
D) The footplates are raised before Mr.Rourke is transferred into the wheelchair. 
A) The chair is positioned ahead of her when going down a ramp. 
B) Mr.Rourke is pushed face-forward ahead of the nurse into the elevator. 
C) Mr.Rourke is positioned as far forward as possible on the wheelchair seat. 
D) The footplates are raised before Mr.Rourke is transferred into the wheelchair.

Question 8

Mrs.Farron is a 65-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with depression.What explanation can the nurse provide her about how exercise can improve long-term symptoms of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases levels of endorphins 
B) Creates a diversion from reason for depression 
C) Limits endogenous opioids 
D) Decreases harmful effects of serotonin 
A) Increases levels of endorphins 
B) Creates a diversion from reason for depression 
C) Limits endogenous opioids 
D) Decreases harmful effects of serotonin

Exam 39: Activity and Exercise

The nurse is caring for 50-year-old Mrs.Lucas,who has been recently diagnosed with early osteoporosis.Which interventions should be planned for this client?

The nurse educator is working on a hospital committee focused on preventing back injuries in nurses.When completing rounds on one of the inpatient units,what observations would indicate to her that further education is necessary?

Mr.Pearson,a newly admitted client,has contractures of both lower extremities.What nursing intervention should be included in this client's plan of care?

Mrs.Cara is attending her first prenatal visit.What information would the nurse offer her regarding exercise?

Which of the following physiological alterations is frequently a result of immobility?

The nurse is assisting Mrs.Nesbitt,40 years old,to dangle at the side of the bed.After raising the head of the bed,how should the nurse position herself?

Mr.Rourke's activity is limited to a wheelchair until he is taught how to use crutches.Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates wheelchair safety?

Mrs.Farron is a 65-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with depression.What explanation can the nurse provide her about how exercise can improve long-term symptoms of depression?

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