Deck 13: Exercise and Ambulation

Question 1

Define rehabilitative nursing.

Answer 1

Rehabilitative nursing is the process of restoring a client's ability to live and work in as normal a manner as possible.

Question 2

Nursing instructions to a client using a four-point crutch-walking gait include moving the

A)Right foot,then the right crutch.
B)Right crutch,then the right foot.
C)Right crutch,then the left foot.
D)Left foot,then the left crutch.

Answer 2

Right crutch,then the left foot.

Question 3

A muscle that moves a body part usually extends over that part.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When ambulating a client with a CVA (cerebral vascular accident),the nurse should stand on the affected side for support.

Question 5

The most appropriate instruction for a client requiring the use of a cane should be to

A)Hold the cane on the weak side of the body.
B)Place the cane directly in line with the foot when beginning to ambulate.
C)Move the unaffected leg forward and then move the cane.
D)Move the cane forward and then move the affected leg.

Question 6

When adjusting the walker to the client's height allow

A)10-15 degree flexion of elbows
B)15-20 degree flexion of elbows
C)20-30 degree flexion of elbows
D)30-40 degree flexion of elbows

Question 7

State the type of crutch-walking gait depicted in the following drawing.

Question 8

When instructing a client to move out of a chair using crutches,the instruction should include:

A)Hold crutches,one on each side of body.
B)Hold both crutches in hand opposite affected leg.
C)Hold both crutches in hand on affected leg side.
D)Rest crutches on arm of chair on affect leg side.

Question 9

Passive exercises are helpful in maintaining muscle mass.

Question 10

Describe the process for placing a wrist through range of motion.Include flexion,extension,and abduction movements.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the swing-to gait with the swing-through gait.

Question 12

When instructing a client in the use of a walker,the nurse explains that the client should

A)Lift up the walker and move forward several inches,then walk toward the walker.
B)Lift up the walker,move forward,and at the same time move the unaffected leg with the walker.
C)Move the walker forward,keeping all four feet of the walker on the floor,then move toward the walker.
D)Move the walker forward by pushing and walking at the same time.

Question 13

Bedridden or immobilized clients should be given what type of exercises to prevent complications?

Question 14

Define passive and active exercises.
a.Passive:
b.Active:

Question 15

The function of a joint is______________.

Question 16

After telling the client that you will be ambulating him,what is the first nursing action to prepare him for ambulation?