Question 1

You are delegated range-of-motion exercises. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise the joints the nurse advises. 
B)  Support the part being exercised. 
C)  Move the joint slowly, smoothly, and gently. 
D)  Force each joint through its full range of motion. 
A)  Exercise the joints the nurse advises. 
B)  Support the part being exercised. 
C)  Move the joint slowly, smoothly, and gently. 
D)  Force each joint through its full range of motion. D

Question 2

Bending the foot down at the ankle is

Accepted Answer

A)  Pronation 
B)  Plantar flexion 
C)  Supination 
D)  Dorsiflexion 
A)  Pronation 
B)  Plantar flexion 
C)  Supination 
D)  Dorsiflexion B

Question 3

Which exercises are done to the forearm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pronation and supination 
B)  Flexion and extension 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation 
A)  Pronation and supination 
B)  Flexion and extension 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation A

Question 4

Which exercises are done to the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pronation and supination 
B)  Flexion and extension 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation 
A)  Pronation and supination 
B)  Flexion and extension 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation

Question 5

Which exercises are done to the ankle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion 
B)  Abduction and adduction 
C)  Internal and external rotation 
D)  Radial and ulnar flexion 
A)  Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion 
B)  Abduction and adduction 
C)  Internal and external rotation 
D)  Radial and ulnar flexion

Question 6

External rotation is

Accepted Answer

A)  Turning the joint outward 
B)  Turning the joint inward 
C)  Turning the joint downward 
D)  Turning the joint upward 
A)  Turning the joint outward 
B)  Turning the joint inward 
C)  Turning the joint downward 
D)  Turning the joint upward

Question 7

When delegated range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

Accepted Answer

A)  The kind of ROM ordered 
B)  Which joints to exercise 
C)  How to use body mechanics 
D)  How many times to repeat each exercise 
A)  The kind of ROM ordered 
B)  Which joints to exercise 
C)  How to use body mechanics 
D)  How many times to repeat each exercise

Question 8

A patient uses crutches. You do the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach the person how to use them 
B)  Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet 
C)  Make sure the bolts are tight 
D)  Have the person wear street shoes with non-skid soles 
A)  Teach the person how to use them 
B)  Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet 
C)  Make sure the bolts are tight 
D)  Have the person wear street shoes with non-skid soles

Question 9

Supination is turning the joint

Accepted Answer

A)  Outward 
B)  Inward 
C)  Downward 
D)  Upward 
A)  Outward 
B)  Inward 
C)  Downward 
D)  Upward

Question 10

Which will not prevent complications from bedrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postural hypotension 
B)  Frequent position changes 
C)  Good alignment 
D)  Range-of-motion exercises 
A)  Postural hypotension 
B)  Frequent position changes 
C)  Good alignment 
D)  Range-of-motion exercises

Question 11

Orthostatic hypotension is

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue 
B)  The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle 
C)  The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity 
D)  An abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands 
A)  A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue 
B)  The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle 
C)  The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity 
D)  An abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands

Question 12

The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeps the mattress from sagging 
B)  Is a more comfortable bed 
C)  Keeps the hips abducted 
D)  Keeps top linens off the feet and toes 
A)  Keeps the mattress from sagging 
B)  Is a more comfortable bed 
C)  Keeps the hips abducted 
D)  Keeps top linens off the feet and toes

Question 13

Which exercises are not done to the hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexion and extension 
B)  Hyperextension and opposition 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation 
A)  Flexion and extension 
B)  Hyperextension and opposition 
C)  Abduction and adduction 
D)  Internal and external rotation

Question 14

Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  Measuring blood pressure 
B)  Counting the pulse and respirations 
C)  Slowly changing positions 
D)  Preventing contractures 
A)  Measuring blood pressure 
B)  Counting the pulse and respirations 
C)  Slowly changing positions 
D)  Preventing contractures

Question 15

Which walking aids allow attachments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canes 
B)  Crutches 
C)  Walkers 
D)  Braces 
A)  Canes 
B)  Crutches 
C)  Walkers 
D)  Braces

Question 16

Bedrest is ordered for the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

A)  To promote hypotension 
B)  To reduce physical activity 
C)  To promote healing 
D)  To reduce pain 
A)  To promote hypotension 
B)  To reduce physical activity 
C)  To promote healing 
D)  To reduce pain

Question 17

A person uses a wheeled walker. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The walker is held on the strong side. 
B)  The person moves the feet first. 
C)  The walker is moved first. 
D)  The walker is moved about 8 to 12 inches in front of the person. 
A)  The walker is held on the strong side. 
B)  The person moves the feet first. 
C)  The walker is moved first. 
D)  The walker is moved about 8 to 12 inches in front of the person.

Question 18

Which statement about canes is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cane is held on the weak side. 
B)  The cane tip is about 6 to 10 inches to the side of the foot. 
C)  The grip is level with the hip. 
D)  The cane is moved forward first. 
A)  The cane is held on the weak side. 
B)  The cane tip is about 6 to 10 inches to the side of the foot. 
C)  The grip is level with the hip. 
D)  The cane is moved forward first.

Question 19

Abduction is

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving a body part away from the midline of the body 
B)  Moving a body part toward the midline of the body 
C)  Straightening a body part 
D)  Bending a body part 
A)  Moving a body part away from the midline of the body 
B)  Moving a body part toward the midline of the body 
C)  Straightening a body part 
D)  Bending a body part

Question 20

Pronation is turning the joint

Accepted Answer

A)  Outward 
B)  Inward 
C)  Downward 
D)  Upward 
A)  Outward 
B)  Inward 
C)  Downward 
D)  Upward

Exam 23: Assisting With Exercise and Activity

You are delegated range-of-motion exercises. Which is incorrect?

Bending the foot down at the ankle is

Which exercises are done to the forearm?

Which exercises are done to the elbow?

Which exercises are done to the ankle?

External rotation is

When delegated range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

A patient uses crutches. You do the following except

Supination is turning the joint

Which will not prevent complications from bedrest?

Orthostatic hypotension is

The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle

Which exercises are not done to the hip?

Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by

Which walking aids allow attachments?

Bedrest is ordered for the following reasons except

A person uses a wheeled walker. Which is correct?

Which statement about canes is incorrect?

Abduction is

Pronation is turning the joint

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