Question 1

Lack of weight-bearing and skeletal muscle activity for a prolonged period leads to:

Accepted Answer

A) bone demineralization 
B) lengthening of tendons and ligaments 
C) decreased skeletal muscle mass 
D) a,b 
E) a,c 
A) bone demineralization 
B) lengthening of tendons and ligaments 
C) decreased skeletal muscle mass 
D) a,b 
E) a,c E

Question 2

What is a major factor predisposing to pulmonary infection in immobilized patients?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased activity and demand for oxygen 
B) increased retention of CO₂ 
C) inability to sneeze forcefully 
D) stasis of secretions in the lungs 
A) decreased activity and demand for oxygen 
B) increased retention of CO₂ 
C) inability to sneeze forcefully 
D) stasis of secretions in the lungs D

Question 3

Which of the following is/are common effect(s)of prolonged immobility in children?

Accepted Answer

A) delayed linear growth 
B) contractures and deformities involving the hips,spine,legs and feet 
C) skeletal muscle weakness 
D) a,c 
E) a,b,c 
A) delayed linear growth 
B) contractures and deformities involving the hips,spine,legs and feet 
C) skeletal muscle weakness 
D) a,c 
E) a,b,c E

Question 4

Inactive muscle quickly loses strength as it becomes _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) less elastic 
B) atrophied 
C) contracted 
D) spastic 
A) less elastic 
B) atrophied 
C) contracted 
D) spastic

Question 5

What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to?
1)orthostatic hypotension
2)increased blood pressure and heart rate
3)increased risk of thrombi and emboli
4)rapid,deep respirations

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 1,3 
C) 2,4 
D) 3,4 
A) 1,2 
B) 1,3 
C) 2,4 
D) 3,4

Question 6

Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast?

Accepted Answer

A) contracture 
B) muscle hypertrophy 
C) muscle atrophy 
D) increased osteoblastic activity 
A) contracture 
B) muscle hypertrophy 
C) muscle atrophy 
D) increased osteoblastic activity

Question 7

Atelectasis may occur with a prolonged period of bed rest due to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced removal of pulmonary secretions 
B) increased expansion of the lower lobes of the lungs 
C) increased risk of aspiration in a sitting position 
D) loss of cough reflex 
A) reduced removal of pulmonary secretions 
B) increased expansion of the lower lobes of the lungs 
C) increased risk of aspiration in a sitting position 
D) loss of cough reflex

Question 8

Prolonged immobility may predispose to ___________ in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) urinary stasis 
B) renal calculi 
C) infection 
D) any of the above 
A) urinary stasis 
B) renal calculi 
C) infection 
D) any of the above

Question 9

The major problem associated with immobility and the gastrointestinal tract is:

Accepted Answer

A) constipation 
B) diarrhea 
C) nausea 
D) increased rate of peristalsis 
A) constipation 
B) diarrhea 
C) nausea 
D) increased rate of peristalsis

Question 10

Which of the following apply to orthostatic hypotension associated with prolonged immobility?

Accepted Answer

A) Sudden changes in body position from supine to upright may cause low blood pressure. 
B) Venous return and cardiac output are decreased with immobility. 
C) All cardiovascular reflexes are lost with prolonged immobility. 
D) a,b 
E) a,c 
A) Sudden changes in body position from supine to upright may cause low blood pressure. 
B) Venous return and cardiac output are decreased with immobility. 
C) All cardiovascular reflexes are lost with prolonged immobility. 
D) a,b 
E) a,c

Question 11

Bladder infections are more likely to develop in immobilized patients because of:

Accepted Answer

A) stasis of urine in the urinary system 
B) development of hypocalcemia with immobility 
C) fluid overload in the system 
D) lack of neurologic control of the bladder 
A) stasis of urine in the urinary system 
B) development of hypocalcemia with immobility 
C) fluid overload in the system 
D) lack of neurologic control of the bladder

Question 12

Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called:

Accepted Answer

A) hemiplegia 
B) paraplegia 
C) quadriplegia 
D) None of the above are correct. 
A) hemiplegia 
B) paraplegia 
C) quadriplegia 
D) None of the above are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following frequently causes decubitus ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A) infection by resident flora 
B) inadequate circulation at pressure points 
C) normal degenerative changes 
D) allergic reaction to adhesive tape or dressings 
A) infection by resident flora 
B) inadequate circulation at pressure points 
C) normal degenerative changes 
D) allergic reaction to adhesive tape or dressings

Exam 11: Effects of Immobility

Lack of weight-bearing and skeletal muscle activity for a prolonged period leads to:

What is a major factor predisposing to pulmonary infection in immobilized patients?

Which of the following is/are common effect(s)of prolonged immobility in children?

Inactive muscle quickly loses strength as it becomes _____________.

What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to? 1)orthostatic hypotension 2)increased blood pressure and heart rate 3)increased risk of thrombi and emboli 4)rapid,deep respirations

Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast?

Atelectasis may occur with a prolonged period of bed rest due to:

Prolonged immobility may predispose to ___________ in the kidneys.

The major problem associated with immobility and the gastrointestinal tract is:

Which of the following apply to orthostatic hypotension associated with prolonged immobility?

Bladder infections are more likely to develop in immobilized patients because of:

Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called:

Which of the following frequently causes decubitus ulcers?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

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