Deck 26: Exercise and Activity

Question 1

Dorsiflexion is

A)Bending a body part
B)Straightening a body part
C)Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
D)When the foot falls down at the ankle

Answer 1

Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle

Question 2

Footdrop is

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

Answer 2

When the foot falls down at the ankle

Question 3

Extension is

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

Answer 3

Straightening a body part

Question 4

Internal rotation is turning a joint

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

Question 5

The act of walking is

A)Trochanter
B)Ambulation
C)Orthosis
D)Range of motion

Question 6

Rotation is turning a

A)Joint outward
B)Joint inward
C)Joint downward
D)Joint

Question 7

Abduction is

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 8

Orthostatic hypotension is

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)A drop in blood pressure when the person suddenly stands

Question 9

Supination is turning a joint

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

Question 10

Turning the foot down at the ankle is

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

Question 11

A contracture is

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 from inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 12

External rotation is turning a joint

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

Question 13

Atrophy is

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 from inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 14

Another name for permanent plantar flexion is

A)Footdrop
B)Postural hypotension
C)Fainting
D)Orthosis

Question 15

Deconditioning is

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 from inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 16

Pronation is turning a joint

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

Question 17

Adduction is

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 18

Flexion is

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 19

Syncope is

A)Footdrop
B)Postural hypotension
C)Fainting
D)Orthosis

Question 20

Hyperextension is

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 21

The doctor ordered passive range-of-motion exercises for a resident.These exercises are done

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

Question 22

All of the following are signs and symptoms of postural hypotension except

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

Question 23

The doctor ordered a foot-board for a resident.The foot-board prevents

A)Plantar flexion
B)The hips and legs from external rotation
C)Contractures of the thumb,fingers,and wrist
D)The mattress from sagging

Question 24

The doctor ordered a trapeze for a resident.The person can use the trapeze

A)For ambulation
B)For exercises to prevent hip contractures
C)For exercises to strengthen arm muscles
D)To prevent contractures of the thumb,wrist,and fingers

Question 25

A hip abduction wedge is positioned

A)Under the person from the hip to the knee
B)Under the mattress
C)Between the person's legs
D)At the foot of the mattress

Question 26

A resident is on bedrest with bathroom privileges.When the person moves from a lying to a sitting or standing position,he or she is at risk for all of the following except

A)Deconditioning
B)Dizziness
C)Orthostatic hypotension
D)Syncope

Question 27

Hand grips prevent contractures of the

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

Question 28

The doctor ordered strict bedrest for a resident.Which is correct?

A)The person can perform some activities of daily living.
B)Everything is done for the person.
C)The person can use the bedside commode.
D)The person can use the bathroom.

Question 29

The doctor ordered active-assistive range-of-motion exercises for a resident.These exercises are done

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

Question 30

Which will not prevent complications of bedrest?

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

Question 31

The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a resident.Trochanter rolls prevent

A)Plantar flexion
B)The hips and legs from external rotation
C)Contractures of the thumb,fingers,and wrist
D)The mattress from sagging

Question 32

Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by

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

Question 33

All of the following are signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension except

A)Dizziness and weakness
B)A brief loss of consciousness
C)A drop in blood pressure
D)Spots before the eyes

Question 34

A resident is on bedrest.Before the person gets out of bed,you need to measure all of the following except

A)Temperature
B)Pulse
C)Respirations
D)Blood pressure

Question 35

Bedrest places the person at risk for all of the following except

A)Contractures
B)Atrophy
C)Blood clots
D)Pronation

Question 36

The doctor ordered bed-boards for a resident.Bed-boards prevent

A)Plantar flexion
B)The hips and legs from external rotation
C)Contractures of the thumb,fingers,and wrist
D)The mattress from sagging

Question 37

A resident is on bedrest.Before the person gets out of bed,you need to position her in _____ position.

A)Sims'
B)The lateral
C)The prone
D)Fowler's

Question 38

The doctor ordered bedrest for a resident.Which is correct?

A)The person can perform some activities of daily living.
B)Everything is done for the person.
C)The person can use the bedside commode.
D)The person can use the bathroom.

Question 39

Bedrest is ordered for all of the following reasons except

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

A person uses a walker.Which is correct?

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 42

Which exercises are not done to the thumb?

A)Abduction and adduction
B)Opposition
C)Flexion and extension
D)Hyperextension and pronation

Question 43

Which exercise is not done to the shoulder?

A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Supination
D)Hyperextension

Question 44

Which exercises are not done to the wrist?

A)Flexion and extension
B)Radial flexion and ulnar flexion
C)Hyperextension
D)Abduction and adduction

Question 45

When ambulating,a person needs to wear

A)Slippers
B)Non-skid footwear
C)Whatever he or she chooses
D)Athletic shoes

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Which exercises are done to the knee?

A)Flexion and extension
B)Abduction and adduction
C)Internal and external rotation
D)Radial and ulnar flexion

Question 48

Which exercises are done to the forearm?

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

Question 49

How far should you walk a person?

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 50

Which statement about canes is incorrect?

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

Question 51

You can perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck only if

A)There is a doctor's order
B)The resident asks you to
C)You are supervised by a physical therapist
D)Allowed by your center and the nurse instructs you to do so

Question 52

A resident is unsteady.When assisting the person with ambulation,you need to apply

A)A transfer belt
B)A walking aid
C)A supportive device
D)Braces

Question 53

Which exercises are done to the foot?

A)Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
B)Pronation and supination
C)Internal and external rotation
D)Radial and ulnar flexion

Question 54

When ambulating a person,you stand

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 55

Which action will not promote comfort while performing range-of-motion exercises?

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 56

A resident has crutches.You need to do all of the following except

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 that the bolts are tight
D)Have the person wear street shoes with non-skid soles

Question 57

Which exercises are done to the ankle?

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

Question 58

Which exercises are not done to the hip?

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

Question 59

Which exercises are done to the elbow?

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

Question 60

Active range-of-motion exercises are done

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

Question 61

A person wears a brace.You must

A)Check the brace tips to make sure they are not wet or torn
B)Keep the skin under the brace clean and dry
C)Make sure the person wears loose clothing
D)Make sure the brace is held on the strong side

Question 62

OBRA requires activity programs for residents.Which is correct?

A)You are not responsible for assisting residents to activity programs.
B)You do not assist with activities.
C)The activities director decides which activities each person attends.
D)Participating in activities of personal choice promotes the person's well-being.

Question 63

Which walking aids allow attachments?

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

Question 64

Which provides support for weak body parts?

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

Question 65

Which statement about recreational activities is incorrect?

A)The person must attend the activities.
B)They are required by OBRA.
C)They must meet physical,mental,and psychosocial needs.
D)The person may need help getting to and taking part in activities.