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CNA 2023
Chapter 24 Exercise and Activities
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abduction is: | moving a body part away from the midline of the body |
| Adduction is: | moving a body part toward the midline of the body |
| Atrophy is: | a decrease in size or wasting away of tissue |
| A contracture is: | the lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of muscle. |
| Deconditioning is: | the loss of muscle strength from inactivity |
| Dorsiflexion is: | bending the toes and foot up at the ankle |
| Extension is: | straightening a body part |
| External rotation is turning a joint: | outward |
| Flexion is: | bending a body part |
| Turning the foot down at the ankle is: | plantar flexion |
| Foot drop is: | when the foot falls down at the ankle |
| Hyperextension is: | the excessive straightening of a body part |
| Internal rotation is turning a joint: | inward |
| Orthostatic hypotension is: | a drop in blood pressure when the person suddenly stands |
| Another name for permanent plantar flexion is: | Foot drop |
| Pronation is turning a joint: | downward |
| Rotation is turning a | joint |
| Supination is turning a joint: | upward |
| Syncope is: | fainting. |
| The act of walking is: | ambulation |
| Bed rest is ordered for which of the following reasons? | To reduce pain |
| The doctor ordered strict bed rest for a resident. Which is correct? | Everything is done for the person. |
| The doctor ordered bed rest for a resident. Which is correct? | The person can perform some activities of daily living. |
| Bed rest places the person at risk for which of the following? | Atrophy |
| Which will prevent complications of bed rest? | Frequent position changes |
| A resident is on bed rest with bathroom privileges. When the person moves from a lying to a sitting or standing position, he or she is at resk for which of the following? | Syncope |
| Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by: | slowly changing positions. |
| Which of the following are signs of symptoms of orthostatic hypotension? | Dizziness and weakness |
| A resident is on bed rest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to position her in _______ position. | Fowler's |
| A resident is on bed rest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to measure which of the following? | Blood pressure |
| The doctor ordered bed boards for a resident. Bed boards prevent: | the mattress from sagging |
| The doctor ordered a footboard for a resident. The footboard prevents: | plantar flexion |
| The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a resident. Trochanter rolls prevent: | the hips and legs from external rotation |
| A hip abduction wedge is positioned: | between the person's legs |
| The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle: | keeps top liens off the feet. |
| Hand grips prevent contractures of the : | thumb, fingers and wrist |
| The doctor ordered a trapeze for a resident. The person can use the trapeze: | for exercises to strengthen arm muscles |
| The doctor ordered passive range -of-motion exercises for a resident. These exercises are done: | by a health team member |
| The doctor ordered active-assistive range-of-motion exercises for a resident. These exercises are done: | by the person with y our help. |
| Active range-of-motion exercises are done: | by the person |
| You are delegated range-of-motion exercises. Which is correct | Move the joint slowly, smoothly and gently |
| Which exercise is done to the shoulder? | Extension |
| Which exercises are done to the elbow? | Flexion and extension |
| Which exercises are done to the forearm? | Pronation and supination |
| Which exercises are done to the wrist? | Radial flexion and ulnar flexion |
| Which exercises are done to the thumb? | Flexion and extension |
| Which exercises are done to the hip? | Flexion and extension |
| Which exercises are done to the knee? | Flexion and extension |
| Which exercises are done to the ankle? | Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion |
| Which exercises are done to the foot? | Pronation and supination |
| Which action will promote comfort while performing range-of-motion exercises? | Support the part being exercised |
| A resident is unsteady. When assisting the person with ambulation, you need to apply: | a transfer belt. |
| How at should you walk a person? | As far as directed by the nurse and the care plan |
| When ambulation, a person needs to wear: | nonskid footwear |
| When ambulating a person, you stand: | to the side and slightly behind he person. |
| A resident has crutches. You need to do which of the following? | Teach the person how to use them |
| Which statement about canes is correct? | The grip is level with the hip. |
| A person uses a walker . Which is correct? | The walker is moved first. |
| Which walking aids allow attachments? | Walkers |
| Which provides support for weak body parts? | Braces |
| A person wears a brace. You must: | keep the skin under the brace clean and dry |
| Which statement about recreational activities is correct? | The person may need help getting to and taking part in activities |
| OBRA requires activity programs for residents. Which is correct? | Participating in activities of personal choice promotes the person's well-being |
| You can perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck only if: | allowed by your center and the nurse instructs you to do so. |