Question 1

Internal rotation is turning the joint

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When helping a person walk, you walk

Accepted Answer

A)  In front of the person 
B)  In back of the person 
C)  To the side and slightly behind the person 
D)  Where the person chooses 
A)  In front of the person 
B)  In back of the person 
C)  To the side and slightly behind the person 
D)  Where the person chooses

Question 3

Handgrips prevent contractures of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Thumb, fingers, and wrist 
B)  Hands and forearm 
C)  Elbow 
D)  Fingers and elbow 
A)  Thumb, fingers, and wrist 
B)  Hands and forearm 
C)  Elbow 
D)  Fingers and elbow

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

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 6

Which provides support for weak body parts?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

Hyperextension is

Accepted Answer

A)  Bending a body part 
B)  Straightening a body part 
C)  The excessive straightening of a body part 
D)  A brief loss of consciousness 
A)  Bending a body part 
B)  Straightening a body part 
C)  The excessive straightening of a body part 
D)  A brief loss of consciousness

Question 9

Which walking aids allow attachments?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

You are performing passive range-of-motion exercises. Which action will not promote comfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposing only the part being exercised 
B)  Supporting the part being exercised 
C)  Providing for privacy 
D)  Moving the joint quickly and forcefully 
A)  Exposing only the part being exercised 
B)  Supporting the part being exercised 
C)  Providing for privacy 
D)  Moving the joint quickly and forcefully

Question 11

How far should you walk a person?

Accepted Answer

A)  As far as the person can tolerate 
B)  As far as directed by the nurse and the care plan 
C)  Down the hall and back to the room 
D)  As far as the person chooses 
A)  As far as the person can tolerate 
B)  As far as directed by the nurse and the care plan 
C)  Down the hall and back to the room 
D)  As far as the person chooses

Question 12

Active range-of-motion exercises are done

Accepted Answer

A)  By the person 
B)  By a health team member 
C)  By the person with your help 
D)  With a trapeze 
A)  By the person 
B)  By a health team member 
C)  By the person with your help 
D)  With a trapeze

Question 13

Active-assistive range-of-motion exercises are done

Accepted Answer

A)  By the person 
B)  By a health team member 
C)  By the person with your help 
D)  With a trapeze 
A)  By the person 
B)  By a health team member 
C)  By the person with your help 
D)  With a trapeze

Question 14

Which statement about recreational activities is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A good activity program improves the person's quality of life. 
B)  Independence and well-being are promoted. 
C)  Recreational activities are mentally stimulating. 
D)  The person must attend at least one activity each day. 
A)  A good activity program improves the person's quality of life. 
B)  Independence and well-being are promoted. 
C)  Recreational activities are mentally stimulating. 
D)  The person must attend at least one activity each day.

Question 15

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 16

The following are signs and symptoms of postural hypotension except

Accepted Answer

A)  Dizziness and weakness 
B)  A drop in blood pressure 
C)  Contractures 
D)  Fainting 
A)  Dizziness and weakness 
B)  A drop in blood pressure 
C)  Contractures 
D)  Fainting

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The following are signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension except

Accepted Answer

A)  Dizziness and weakness 
B)  Pressure ulcers 
C)  A drop in blood pressure 
D)  Spots before the eyes 
A)  Dizziness and weakness 
B)  Pressure ulcers 
C)  A drop in blood pressure 
D)  Spots before the eyes

Question 20

Extension is

Accepted Answer

A)  Bending a body part 
B)  Straightening a body part 
C)  A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle 
D)  When the foot falls down at the ankle 
A)  Bending a body part 
B)  Straightening a body part 
C)  A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle 
D)  When the foot falls down at the ankle

Exam 22: Assisting With Exercise and Activity

Internal rotation is turning the joint

When helping a person walk, you walk

Handgrips prevent contractures of the

Which exercises are done to the elbow?

A person uses a wheeled walker. Which is correct?

Which provides support for weak body parts?

Bedrest is ordered for the following reasons except

Hyperextension is

Which walking aids allow attachments?

You are performing passive range-of-motion exercises. Which action will not promote comfort?

How far should you walk a person?

Active range-of-motion exercises are done

Active-assistive range-of-motion exercises are done

Which statement about recreational activities is incorrect?

Orthostatic hypotension is

The following are signs and symptoms of postural hypotension except

A patient uses crutches. You do the following except

Which will not prevent complications from bedrest?

The following are signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension except

Extension is

Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Promoting Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

Assisting With Comfort

Assisting With Hygiene

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids

Assisting With Assessment

Assisting With Specimens

Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Caring for the Dying Person

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