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Activity And Exercise

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Question 1
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A nurse observes a patient rising from a chair slowly by pushing on the chair arms. Which type of tension and contraction did the nurse observe?

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A

Eccentric tension and isotonic contraction

B

Eccentric tension and isometric contraction

C

Concentric tension and isotonic contraction

D

Concentric tension and isometric contraction

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Question 2
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A nurse notices that a patient has a structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation. Which condition will the nurse most likely find documented in the patient's medical record?

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A

Scoliosis

B

Arthritis

C

Osteomalacia

D

Osteogenesis

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Question 3
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has some immobility from noninflammatory joint degeneration. The nurse is teaching the patient about this process. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?

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A

This will affect synovial fluid.

B

This will affect the body systemically.

C

This involves mostly non-weight-bearing joints.

D

This involves overgrowth of bone at the articular ends.

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Question 4
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The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden. The nurse raises the height of the bed. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?

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A

Narrows the nurse's base of support.

B

Allows the nurse to bring feet closer together.

C

Prevents a shift in the nurse's base of support.

D

Shifts the nurse's center of gravity farther away from the base of support.

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Question 5
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A nurse is following the no-lift policy when working to prevent personal injury. Which type of personal back injury is the nurse most likely trying to prevent?

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A

Thoracic

B

Cervical

C

Lumbar

D

Sacral

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department with an injured shoulder. Which type of joint will the nurse assess?

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A
Fibrous
B
Synovial
C
Synergistic
D
Cartilaginous
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Question 7
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The nurse is caring for a patient with inner ear problems. Which goal is the priority?

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A
Maintain balance.
B
Maintain proprioception.
C
Maintain muscle strength.
D
Maintain body alignment.
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Question 8
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A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about isotonic exercises. Which types of exercises will the nurse give as examples?

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A
Swimming, jogging, and bicycling
B
Tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts
C
Quadriceps set exercises and contraction of the gluteal muscles
D
Push-ups, hip lifting, pushing feet against a footboard on the bed
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Question 9
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An adolescent tells the nurse that a health professional said the fibrous tissue that connects bone and cartilage was strained in a sporting accident. On which structure will the nurse focus an assessment?

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A
Tendon
B
Ligament
C
Synergistic muscle
D
Antagonistic muscle
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Question 10
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The nurse gives instructions to a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) regarding exercise for a patient. Which action by the NAP indicates a correct understanding of the directions?

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A
Determines the patient's ability to exercise
B
Teaches the patient how to do the exercises
C
Reports the patient got dizzy after exercising
D
Advises the patient to work through the pain
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Question 11
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The nurse is starting an exercise program in a local community as a health promotion project. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?

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A
A cool-down period lasts about 5 to 10 minutes.
B
The purpose of weight training is to bulk up muscles.
C
Resistance training is appropriate for warm-up and cool-down periods.
D
Aerobic exercise should be done 3 to 5 times per week for about 20 minutes.
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Question 12
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The patient is eager to begin an exercise program with a 2-mile jog. The nurse instructs the patient to warm up. The patient does not want to waste time with a "warm-up." Which information will the nurse share with the patient?

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A
The warm-up in this case can be done after the 2-mile jog.
B
The warm-up prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury.
C
The warm-up allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning.
D
The warm-up should be performed with high intensity to prepare for the coming challenge.
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Question 13
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The nurse is caring for a patient who cannot bear weight but needs to be transferred from the bed to a chair. The nurse decides to use a transportable hydraulic lift. What will the nurse do?

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A
Place a horseshoe-shaped base on the opposite side from the chair.
B
Remove straps before lowering the patient to the chair.
C
Hook longer straps to the bottom of the sling.
D
Attach short straps to the bottom of the sling.
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Question 14
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The nurse is preparing to move a patient to a wheelchair. Which action indicates the nurse is following recommendations for safe patient handling?

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A
Mentally reviews the transfer steps before beginning
B
Uses own strength to transfer the patient
C
Focuses solely on body mechanics
D
Bases decisions on intuition
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Question 15
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A nurse is working in a facility that follows a comprehensive safe patient-handling program. Which finding will alert the nurse to intervene?

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A
Mechanical lifts are in a locked closet.
B
Algorithms for patient handling are available.
C
Ergonomic assessment protocols are being followed.
D
A no-lift policy is in place with adherence by all staff.
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Question 16
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The patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to the left shoulder. Which area will the nurse assess to best determine joint mobility?

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A
The patient's gait
B
The patient's range of motion
C
The patient's ethnic influences
D
The patient's fine-motor coordination
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Question 17
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The nurse is evaluating care of a patient for crutches. Which finding indicates a successful outcome?

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A
The top of the crutch is three to four finger widths from the armpit.
B
The elbows are slightly flexed at 30 to 35 degrees when the patient is standing.
C
The tip of the crutch is 4 to 6 inches anterior to the front of the patient's shoes.
D
The position of the handgrips allows the axilla to support the patient's body weight.
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Question 18
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The patient reports being tired and weak and lacks energy. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that patient has gained weight, and blood pressure and pulse are elevated after climbing stairs. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?

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A
Fatigue
B
Ineffective coping
C
Activity intolerance
D
Decreased cardiac output
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Question 19
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The patient weighs 450 lbs (204.5 kg) and reports shortness of breath with any exertion. The health care provider has recommended beginning an exercise program. The patient states that she can hardly get out of bed and just cannot do anything around the house. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?

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A
Activity intolerance related to excessive weight
B
Impaired physical mobility related to bed rest
C
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
D
Impaired gas exchange related to shortness of breath
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Question 20
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A patient with diabetes mellitus is starting an exercise program. Which types of exercises will the nurse suggest?

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A
Low intensity
B
Low to moderate intensity
C
Moderate to high intensity
D
High intensity
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