Chapter 14&15

Question 1

A resident has muscle atrophy. The second understands that atrophy means

Answer 1

A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue

Question 2

Doris flex ion is moving the joint in which way?

Answer 2

Bending the toes and foot up the ankle

Question 3

Flexion involves moving a body part in which direction?

Answer 3

Bending a body part

Question 4

How are active range of motion exercises performed?

Answer 4

By the client

Question 5

Internal rotation is moving the joint in which direction?

Answer 5

Turning the joint inward

Question 6

A trapeze is used for?

Answer 6

To strengthen the arm muscles

Question 7

Trochanter rolls prevent?

Answer 7

External rotation of the hips and legs

Question 8

A contracture is described as ?

Answer 8

Lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle

Question 9

Plantar flexion is described as?

Answer 9

Bending the foot towards the ankle

Question 10

A client is out on bed rest why?

Answer 10

To reduce pain

Question 11

Adduction is

Answer 11

Moving toward the midline of the body

Question 12

Canes should be…

Answer 12

The grip should be level w the hip

Question 13

For bedside care the bed should be in which position?

Answer 13

Raised so that it is close to your waist.

Question 14

Older persons are at risk of shearing. As a sw you should always do one of the following when moving clients up in bed..

Answer 14

Use a turning pad

Question 15

A sw can push pull slide or lift.. which movement is easier

Answer 15

Pushing

Question 16

To safely turn a client the client needs to have…

Answer 16

Good body alignment

Question 17

Which is not transferring and safety precaution levels

Answer 17

Pulling lift