Deck 30: Exercise and Activity

Question 1

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 1

Straightening a body part

Question 2

Internal rotation is turning the joint:

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

Answer 2

Inward

Question 3

Syncope is:

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

Answer 3

Fainting

Question 4

External rotation is:

A) Turning the joint outward
B) Turning the joint inward
C) Turning the joint downward
D) Turning the joint upward

Question 5

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 as a result of inactivity
D) A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

Supination is turning the joint:

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

Question 9

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 10

Rotation is:

A) Turning the joint outward
B) Turning the joint inward
C) Turning the joint downward
D) Turning the joint

Question 11

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

Question 12

Pronation is turning the joint:

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

Question 13

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 as a result of inactivity
D) A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 14

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 15

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 as a result of inactivity
D) A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

Question 16

Another name for permanent plantar flexion is:

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

Question 17

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) An abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands

Question 18

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 19

The act of walking is:

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

Question 20

Bending the foot down at the ankle is:

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

Question 21

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 22

Which will prevent complications from bedrest?

A) Deconditioning
B) Few position changes
C) Limit the use of pillows for support
D) Range-of-motion exercises

Question 23

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 24

The doctor ordered a trapeze for a patient.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

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

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

Question 26

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 27

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

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

Question 28

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 beside commode.
D) The person can use the bathroom.

Question 29

The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a patient.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 30

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

A) Temperature
B) Weight
C) Output
D) Blood pressure

Question 31

Active-assistive 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 32

Hand grips prevent contractures of the:

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

Question 33

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 beside commode.
D) The person can use the bathroom.

Question 34

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of orthostatic hypotension?

A) Dizziness
B) Pressure ulcers
C) A rise in blood pressure
D) Increased awareness of your surroundings

Question 35

Passive 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 36

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 37

Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by:

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

Question 38

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 39

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

A) Exercise the joints that look the weakest to you.
B) Support the part being exercised.
C) Move the joint quickly.
D) Force each joint through its full range of motion.

Question 40

Which exercise should be avoided on the shoulder?

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

Question 41

Which walking aids allow attachments?

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

Question 42

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 43

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 44

A patient has crutches.You need to do which of the following?

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 the bolts are loose.
D) Have the person wear socks.

Question 45

When ambulating,a person needs to wear:

A) Slippers
B) Non-skid shoes
C) Whatever the person chooses
D) Athletic shoes

Question 46

These statements are about canes.Which is correct?

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

Question 47

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 48

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 activity director decides which activities each person attends.
D) Participating in activities of personal choice promotes the person's well-being.

Question 49

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 50

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 51

You are performing passive range-of-motion exercises.Which action will promote comfort?

A) Exposing the body so that you have easy access to the part being exercised
B) Asking the person to support the part being exercised
C) Providing for privacy
D) Moving the joint quickly and forcefully

Question 52

When a person is using a walker,he should place the walker how far in front of the feet with each step?

A) 4-6 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) 8-10 inches
D) 12 inches,or one foot

Question 53

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 54

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 55

Which provide support for weak body parts?

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

Question 56

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 57

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

A) Gait belt
B) Walking aid
C) Supportive device
D) Brace

Question 58

How do you flex the toes?

A) Pull them together
B) Spread them apart
C) Curl them
D) Straighten them

Question 59

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