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Abduction is   moving a body part away from the midline of the body  
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Adduction is   Moving a body part toward the midline of the body  
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Atrophy is   A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue  
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A contracture is   the lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle  
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Deconditioning is   the loss of muscle strength from inactivity  
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Dorsiflexion is   Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle  
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Extension is   straightening a body part  
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External rotation is turning a joint   outward  
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Flexion is   bending a body part  
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Turning the foot down at the ankle is   plantar flexion  
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Footdrop is   when the foot falls down to the ankle  
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Hyperextension is   The extensive straightening of a body part  
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Internal rotation is turning a joint   inward  
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Orthostatic hypotension is   a drop in blood pressure when the person suddenly stands  
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Another name for permanent plantar flexion is   foot drop  
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Pronation is turning a joint   downward  
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Rotation is turning a   joint  
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Supination is turning a joint   upward  
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Syncope is   fainting  
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The act of walking is   ambulation  
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Bedrest is ordered for what reasons?   To reduce pain and promote healing  
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The doctor ordered strict bedrest for a resident. ____________is done for the person.   everything  
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The doctor ordered bedrest for a resident. The person can   perform some ADLs  
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Bedrest places the person at risk for which for   atrophy, contractures, decreased energy, blood clots, pneumonia, constipation  
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What will prevent complications of bedrest?   frequent position changes  
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A resident is on bedrest with bathroom privileges. When the person moves from a lying to a sitting or standing position, he or she is at risk for   syncope  
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Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by   slowly changing positions  
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What are signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension?   dizziness, weakness  
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A resident is on bedrest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to position her in ____________position.   Fowler's  
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A resident is on bedrest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to measure   blood pressure  
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The doctor ordered bed-boards for a resident. Bed-boards prevent   the mattress from sagging  
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The doctor ordered a foot-board for a resident. The foot-board prevents   plantar flexion  
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The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a resident. Trochanter rolls prevent   the hips and legs from external rotation  
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A hip abduction wedge is positioned   between the person's legs  
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The doctor ordered a bed cradle for a resident. The bed cradle   keeps top linens off the feet  
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Hand grips prevent contractures of the   thumb, fingers, wrist  
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The doctor ordered a trapeze for a resident. The person can use the trapeze   for exercises to strengthen arm muscles  
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The doctor ordered passive range-of-motion exercises for a resident. These exercises are done by   a health team member  
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The doctor ordered active-assistive range-of-motion exercises for a resident. These exercises are done by   by the person with your help  
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Active range-of-motion exercises are done by   by the person  
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You are delegated range-of-motion exercises. How do you move the joint?   slowly, smoothly, gently  
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You can perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck only if   allowed by your center and the nurse instructs you to do so  
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What exercise is done to the shoulder?   flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation  
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What exercises are done to the elbow?   flexion, extension  
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What exercises are done to the forearm?   pronation, supination  
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What exercises are done to the wrist?   flexion, extension, hyperextension, ulnar and radial flexion  
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What exercises are done to the thumb?   abduction, adduction, opposition to the little finger, flexion, extension  
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What exercises are done to the hip?   flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, internal and external rotation  
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What exercises are done to the knee?   flexion, extention  
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What exercises are done to the ankle?   dorsiflexion, plantar flexion,  
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What exercises are done to the foot?   supination, pronation  
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What action will promote comfort while performing range-of-motion exercises   support the part being exercised  
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A resident is unsteady. When assisting the person with ambulation, you need to apply   a transfer belt  
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How far should you walk a person?   as far as directed by the nurse and the care plan  
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When ambulating, a person needs to wear   non skid footwear  
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When ambulating a person, you stand   to the side and slightly behind the person  
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A resident has crutches. You need to teach the person how to use them.   True  
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The grip of a cane is level with the _________.   hip  
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A person uses a walker. The walker is moved   first, then walk  
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Which walking aids allow attachments?   walkers  
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Which provides support for weak body parts?   brace  
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A person wears a brace. You must keep the skin under the brace   clean and dry  
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The person may need help getting to and taking part in activities.   True  
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OBRA requires activity programs for residents. Participating in activities of personal choice promotes the person’s ________   well-being.  
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