Question 1

A patient who has been in the hospital for several weeks is about to be discharged.The patient is weak from the hospitalization and asks the nurse to explain why this is happening.The nurse's best response is "You are weak because

A) your iron level is low. This is known as anemia."
B) of your immobility in the hospital. This is known as deconditioning."
C) of your poor appetite. This is known as malnutrition."
D) of your medications. This is known as drug induced weakness."

of your immobility in the hospital. This is known as deconditioning."

Accepted Answer

When a person is ill and immobile the body becomes weak.This is known as deconditioning.Anemia,malnutrition,and medications may have an adverse effect on the body,but this is not known as deconditioning.

Question 2

The nurse is talking to the unlicensed assistive personnel about moving a patient in bed.The nurse knows the unlicensed assistive personnel understands the concept of mobility and proper moving techniques when he or she states,"Patients must

A) have a trapeze over the bed to move properly."
B) move themselves in bed to prevent immobility."
C) always have a two-person assist to move in bed."
D) be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing."

be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing."

Accepted Answer

Patients must be moved properly in bed to prevent shearing of the skin.Having a trapeze over the bed is only functional is the patient can assist in the moving process.A two-person assist is good,but the patient still needs to be moved properly.A patient may move himself or herself if he or she is able,but shearing may still occur.

Question 3

Mobility for the patient changes throughout the life span; this is known as the process of&#10;A) aging and illness.&#10;B) illness and disease.&#10;C) health and wellness.&#10;D) growth and development.

Accepted Answer

Growth and development happens from infancy to death.Muscular changes are always happening,and these changes affect the individual and his or her performance in life.Aging,illness,health,and wellness do have an effect on a person,but they don't always affect mobility.

Question 4

The nurse and a student nurse are discussing the effects of bed immobility on patients.The nurse knows that the student nurse understands the concept of mobility when she states,"Patients with impaired bed mobility

A) have an increased risk for pressure ulcers."
B) like to have extra visitors."
C) need to have a mechanical soft diet."
D) are prone to constipation."

Accepted Answer

Patients who cannot move themselves in bed are more susceptible to pressure ulcers because they cannot relieve the pressure they feel.Extra visitors or diet consistency do not have any bearing on mobility.Constipation should not be a by-product of immobility if a bowel regimen is instituted.

Question 5

A patient is talking with the nurse about hip fractures.The patient would like to know the best approach to strengthen the bones.The nurse's best response is which of the following?&#10;A) &#34;Walk at least 5 miles every day for exercise.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Wear proper fitting shoes to prevent tripping.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Talk with your physician about a calcium supplement.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Stand up slowly so you don't feel faint.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Calcium strengthens the bones.A calcium supplement will help strengthen bones as they may be affected by aging,illness,or trauma.Walking several miles will help strengthen the bones but a calcium supplement is a good addition.Wearing proper shoes and standing slowly to prevent dizziness is important but they will not prevent fractures.

Question 6

The lack of weight bearing leads to bone _________ and __________ from the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lack of weight bearing leads to...

Question 7

What percentage of hip fractures are the result of falls?&#10;A) 50%&#10;B) 80%&#10;C) 90%&#10;D) 100%

Accepted Answer

About 90% of falls end with a hip fracture.

Deck 23: Mobility