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Question 1

The coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system maintain balance,
posture, and body alignment. Body alignment refers to

Answer 1

The relationship of one body part to another.

Question 2

A structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation is known as

Answer 2

scoliosis

Question 3

Unlike arthritis, joint degeneration

Answer 3

Involves overgrowth of bone at the articular ends.

Question 4

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden. To prevent fatigue, the nurse
raises the height of the bed. The nurse understands that balance is maintained by raising the bed to

Answer 4

Prevent a shift in the nurse’s base of support.

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of all back pain is associated with manual lifting tasks?

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

The nurse is preparing to position an immobile patient. Before doing so, the nurse must
understand that

Answer 6

Body mechanics alone are not sufficient to prevent injuries.

Question 7

The nurse is preparing to reposition a patient. Before doing so, the nurse must

Answer 7

Assess the weight to be lifted and the assistance needed.

Question 8

Isotonic, isometric, and resistive isometric are three categories of exercise. They are
classified according to the type of muscle contraction involved. Of the following exercises, which
are considered isotonic?

Answer 8

Bicycling, swimming, walking, jogging, dancing

Question 9

In planning a physical activity program for a patient, the nurse must understand that

Answer 9

The best program includes a combination of exercises.

Question 10

An active lifestyle is important for maintaining and promoting health. In developing an
exercise program, the nurse understands that

Answer 10

Physical activity enhances functioning of all body systems.

Question 11

The nurse is developing an exercise program for elderly patients living in a nursing
home. To develop a beneficial health promotion program, the nurse needs to understand that when
dealing with the elderly

Answer 11

Adjustments to exercise programs may have to be made to prevent problems.

Question 12

The nurse is attempting to start an exercise program in a local community as a health
promotion project. In explaining the purpose of the project, the nurse explains to community
leaders that

Answer 12

A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems.

Question 13

The patient is eager to begin his exercise program with a 2-mile jog. The nurse
instructs the patient to warm up with stretching exercises. The patient states that he is ready and
does not want to waste time with a “warm-up.” The nurse explains that the warm-up

Answer 13

Prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury.

Question 14

Many patients find it difficult to incorporate an exercise program into their daily lives
because of time constraints. For these patients, it is beneficial to reinforce that many ADLs are used
to accumulate the recommended 30 minutes or more per day of moderate-intensity physical
activity. When instructing these patients, the nurse explains that

Answer 14

Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches.

Question 15

The nurse is developing an exercise plan for someone diagnosed with congestive heart
failure and exercise intolerance. In doing so, the nurse should

Answer 15

Perform 6-minute walks at the patient’s pace at least 2 times a day.

Question 16

Which of the following exercise activities would most likely provide the opportunity
for mind-body awareness?

Answer 16

cool down activity

Question 17

The patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to his
shoulder. To help determine the degree of injury, the nurse should evaluate

Answer 17

the patients range of motion

Question 18

The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with
severe elbow pain. Of the following situations, which would cause the nurse to suspect a ligament
tear or joint fracture?

Answer 18

Joint motion is greater than normal.

Question 19

The patient has been bedridden for several months owing to severe congestive heart
disease. In determining a plan of care for this patient that will address his activity level, the nurse
formulates which of the following nursing diagnoses?

Answer 19

Activity intolerance related to physical deconditioning

Question 20

The patient weighs 450 lbs (204.5 kg) and complains of shortness of breath with any
exertion. His health care provider has recommended that he begin an exercise program. He states
that he can hardly get out of bed and just cannot do anything around the house. To focus on the
cause of the patient’s complaints, the nurse devises which of the following nursing diagnoses?

Answer 20

Activity intolerance related to excessive weight

Question 21

The patient is being admitted for elective knee surgery. While the nurse is admitting
the patient, she will

Answer 21

Begin to develop a discharge plan.

Question 22

The patient is admitted with a stroke. The outcome of this disorder is uncertain, but the
patient is unable to move his right arm and leg. The nurse understands that

Answer 22

Passive range of motion must be instituted to help prevent contracture formation.

Question 23

The patient has been in bed for several days and needs to be ambulated. Before
ambulation, the nurse

Answer 23

Dangles the patient on the side of the bed.

Question 24

The nurse is ambulating a patient in the hall when she notices that he is beginning to
fall. The nurse should

Answer 24

Gently lower the patient to the floor.

Question 25

In assisting the patient to exercise, the nurse should

Answer 25

Stop the exercise if pain is experienced.

Question 26

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with activity intolerance.
Of the following strategies, which has the best chance of maintaining patient compliance?

Answer 26

Instructing the patient to use an exercise log to record day, time, duration, and
responses to exercise activity

Question 27

The nurse is working with the patient in developing an exercise plan. The patient tells
the nurse that she just will not participate in a formal exercise program. The nurse then suggests
that exercise activities can be incorporated into activities of daily living. The patient seems to be

agreeable to that concept. Of the following activities, which would be considered a moderate-
intensity activity?

Answer 27

folding clothes

Question 28

Bones perform five functions in the body: support, protection, movement, mineral
storage, and hematopoiesis. In the discussion of body mechanics, which are the most important?
(Select all that apply.)

Answer 28

support

movement

Question 29

When assessing the activity tolerance of a patient, the nurse would evaluate which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)

Answer 29

Skeletal abnormalities

Emotional factors

Age

Pregnancy status

Question 30

In developing a nursing care plan for increasing activity tolerance in a patient, the nurse
should (Select all that apply.)

Answer 30

Consult with members of the health care team.

Involve the patient and the patient’s family in designing an exercise plan.

Consider the patient’s ability to increase activity level.