Exam 86: Activity and Exercise

The patient is eager to begin his exercise program with a 2-mile jog.The nurse instructs the patient to warm up with stretching exercises.The patient states that he is ready and does not want to waste time with a "warm-up." The nurse explains that the warm-up

In developing a nursing care plan for increasing activity tolerance in a patient,the nurse should

Approximately what percentage of all back pain is associated with manual lifting tasks?

The nurse is developing an exercise plan for someone diagnosed with congestive heart failure and exercise intolerance.In doing so,the nurse should

The nurse is preparing to position an immobile patient.Before doing so,the nurse must understand that

The patient is admitted with a stroke.The outcome of this disorder is uncertain,but the patient is unable to move his right arm and leg.The nurse understands that

The patient weighs 450 lbs (204.5 kg)and complains of shortness of breath with any exertion.His health care provider has recommended that he begin an exercise program.He states that he can hardly get out of bed and just cannot do anything around the house.To focus on the cause of the patient's complaints,the nurse devises which of the following nursing diagnoses?

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

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,the nurse explains to community leaders that

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

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 ADLs are used to accumulate the recommended 30 minutes or more per day of moderate-intensity physical activity.When instructing these patients,the nurse explains that

Bones perform five functions in the body: support,protection,movement,mineral storage,and hematopoiesis.In the discussion of body mechanics,which are the most important?

The coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system maintain balance,posture,and body alignment.Body alignment refers 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 ambulating a patient in the hall when she notices that he is beginning to fall.The nurse should

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden.To prevent fatigue,the nurse raises the height of the bed.The nurse understands that balance is maintained by raising the bed to

The patient has been bedridden for several months owing to severe congestive 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?

Isotonic,isometric,and resistive isometric are three categories of exercise.They are classified according to the type of muscle contraction involved.Of the following exercises,which are considered isotonic?

The patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to his shoulder.To help determine the degree of injury,the nurse should evaluate

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with activity intolerance.Of the following strategies,which has the best chance of maintaining patient compliance?