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Joints are classified according to which of the following criteria?

a. Bone type they connect

b. Amount of movement they permit

c. Size of the joint

d. Amount of space between the bones.
b
Which of the following terms describes the lateral movement of a body part toward the mid line of the body?

a. Adduction

b. Abduction

c. Circumduction

d. Extension
a
An object has greater stability under which of the following conditions?

a. A wide base of support and high center of gravity.

b. A narrow base of support and high center of gravity

c. A wide base of support and low center of gravity

d. A narrow base of support and low center of gravity.
c
Which of the following postural reflexes informs the brain of the location of a limb or body part as a result of joint movements stimulation special nerve endings in muscles tendons, and fascia?

a. Labyrinthine sense

b. Extensor reflexes

c. Optic reflexes

d. Proprioceptor sense
d
The CNS part that integrates semivoluntary movements such as walking swimming and laughing is which f the following?

a. Basal ganglia

b. Cerebral motor cortex

c. Cerebellum

d. Pyramidal pathways
a
A patient who is bedridden may experience which of the following conditions?

a. Increase in the movement of secretions in the respiratory tract

b. Increase in circulating fibrinolysin

c. Predisposition to renal calculi

d. Increased metabolic rate
c
Which of the following parts of the CNS assists the motor cortex and basal ganglia by making body movements smooth and coordinated?

a. Cerebral motor cortex

b. Cerebellum

c. Basal ganglia

d. Pyramidal pathways
b
On assessing an ambulatory patient you observe that both arms swing freely in alternation with leg swings. You are assessing which of the following?

a. Alignment

b. Joint function

c. Gait

d. Muscle tone
c
Mr. Drennan will be ambulating for the first time since his cardiac surgery. Which of the following should the nurse consider when assisting Mr. Drennan?

a. Patients who are fearful of walking should be told to look at their feet when walking to ensure correct positioning.

b. Patients who can lift their legs only 1 to 2 inches off the bed do not have sufficient muscle power to permit walking.

c. Nurses should never assist patients with ambulation without a physical therapist present.

d. If an ambulating patient whom a nurse is assisting begins to fall the nurse should slide the patient down his or her own body to the floor carefully protecting the patients head.
d
The ribs are an example of which of the following types of bones?

a. Long bones

b. Short Bones

c. Flat bones

d. Irregular bones
c
Which of the following traumas to the musculoskeletal system is a break in the continuity of the structure of a bone or cartilage?

a. Fracture

b. Sprain

c. strain

d. Dislocation
a
Swimming, jogging, and bicycling are examples of which of the following types of exercises?

a. Isotonic

b. Isometric

c. Isokinetic

d. Stretching
a
Mr. bellas is a 40yr old man in a sedentary job who is beginning an exercise program. Which of the following effects will exercise have on his cardiovascular system?

a. Decreased efficiency of the heart

b. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure

c. Decreased blood flow to all body parts

d. Decreased circulating fibrinolysin
b
The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal of the thumb is an example of which of the following types of joints?

a. Gliding joint

b. Condyloid joint

c. Pivot joint

d. Saddle joint
d
A body that is in correct alignment when standing maintains which of the following positions?

a. The chest is held upward and backward.

b. The abdominal muscles are held downward and the buttocks upward.

c. The knees are slightly bent.

d. The base of the support is on the soles of the feet.
d
Which of the following are examples of isometric exercise? (Select all that apply)

a. Jogging

b. Range of motion exercises

c. Contracting the quadriceps

d. Kegel exercises

e. Bicycling

f. Contracting and releasing the gluteal muscles
c, d, f
Which of the following statement accurately describe typical body movements? (select all that apply)

a. Dorsiflexion is the backward bending of the hand or foot.

b. Internal rotation is a body part turning on its axis away from the midline of the body.

c. Rotation is the turning of a body part on the axis provided by its joint.

d. Flexion is the state of being in a straight line

e. Inversion is the movement of the sole of the foot inward.

f. Plantar flexion refers to the flexion of the hand.
a, c, e
Which of the following are effects of exercise on body systems? (select all that apply)

a. Increase resting heart rate and blood pressure

b. Increases intestinal tone

c. Increases efficiency of metabolic system

d. Increases blood flow to kidneys

e. Decreases appetite

f. Decreases rate of carbon dioxide excretion.
b, c, d
Which of the following are effects of immobility on body systems? (select all that apply)

a. increased cardiac workload

b. increased depth of respiration

c. Increased rate of respiration

d. Decreased urinary stasis

e. Increased risk for renal calculi

f. Increased risk for electrolyte imbalance
a, e, f
Which of the following are normal findings when assessing a patients mobility status? select all that apply)

a. Increased joint mobility

b. Independent maintenance of correct aliment.

c. Scissors gait

d. Head, shoulders and hip aligned in bed.

e. Full range of motion

f. Fasciculations
b, d, e
Which of the following are recommended nursing interventions for problems related to mobility (select all that apply)

a. For increased cardiac workload, instruct the patient to lie in the prone position.

b. For ineffective breathing patterns encourage shallow breathing and coughing.

c. For orthostatic hypotention have the patient sleep sitting up or in an an elevated position.

d. For impaired physical mobility perform ROM exercises every 2hrs.

e. For constipation increase fluid intake and roughage.

f. For impaired skin integrity reposition the patient in correct alignment at least every 1 to 2hrs.
c, e, f
Which of the following are accurate guidelines when teaching crutch walking to patients? (select all that apply)

a. Keep elbows close to sides

b. Prevent crutches from getting closer than 2 inches to the feet.

c. Use the four point gait for patient who may bear weight on both feet.

d. Use the swing to gait for patients who may not bear weight on either foot.

f. When climbing stairs advance the unaffected leg past the crutches then advance the affected leg and then the crutches.
a, b, c
Which of he following are accurate steps when assisting with passive ROM exercises? (select all that apply)

a. Raise the bed to the highest position.

b. Adjust the bed to the flat position or as low as the patient can tolerate.

c. Begin ROM exercises at the patients head and move down one side of the body at a time.

d. Perform each exercise 10 to 15 mins.

e. Move each joint in a smooth rhythmic manner.

f. Use a flat palm to support joints during ROM exercises.
b, c, e
What kind of joint is this?

The joints between the axis and atlas and the proximal ends of the radius and ulna
Pivot joint
What kind of joint is this?

Carpal bones of the wrist; tarsal bones of the feet.
Gliding joint
What kind of joint is this?

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal of the thumb.
Saddle joint
What kind of joint is this?

Wrist joint
Condyloid joint
What kind of joint is this?

Shoulder and hip joints
Ball and socket joint
What position is this?

The assumption of a prone position
Pronation
What position is this?

Lateral movement of the body part away from the mid-line of the body.
Abduction
What position is this?

Backward bending of the hand or foot.
Dorsiflexion
What position is this?

Movement of the sole or foot outward.
Eversion
What position is this?

The state of being bent
Flexion
What position is this?

Body part turning on its axis away form the mid-line of the body.
External rotation
What position is this?

Lateral movement of a body part toward the mid-line of the body.
Adduction
What position is this?

Movement of the sole of the foot inward
Inversion
What position is this?

Movement of the distal part of the limb to trace a complete circle while the proximal end of the bone remains fixed
Circumduction
What position is this?

The assumption of a supine position.
Supination
What position is this?

A body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body
Internal rotation
What position is this?

Flexion of the foot
Plantar flexion
What position is this?

The state of being in a straight line
Extension
What position is this?

The turning point of a body part on the axis provided by its joint.
Rotation
Increased muscle mass resulting from exercise or training
Hypertrophy
Increased tone that interferes with movement
Spasticity
Impaired muscle strength or weakness
Paresis
Muscle mass that is decreased through disuse or neurologic impairment.
Atrophy
Paralysis of the arms and legs
Quadriplegia
The slight residual tension that remains in a resting normal muscle with an intact nerve supply.
Muscle Tone
Decreased tone that results from disuse or neurologic impairment
Flaccidity
Weakness of half of the body
Hemiparesis
The bones of the jaw and spinal column would be classified as ___________ bones
Irregular
In a __________, articular surfaces are flat; flexion extension and abduction - adduction are permitted.
Gliding Joint
__________ are tough fibrous bands that bind joints together and connect bones and cartilage.
Ligaments
It is a ____________ that stimulates muscles to contract.
Nerve impulse
____________ is the efficient use of the body as a machine and as a means of locomotion.
Body Mechanics
____________ is the term used to describe the state of slight contraction or the usual state of skeletal muscles.
Tonus
The _________ a base of support and the lower the center of gravity the greater the stability of the object.
wider
The ___________ sense informs the brain of the location of a limb or body part as a result of joint movements stimulating special nerve endings in muscles tendons and fascia.
Proprioceptor or kinesthetic
The ___________ integrates semi-voluntary movements such as walking swimming and laughing.
Basal Ganglia
Rehabilitative exercises for knee or elbow injuries are examples of _____________ exercises.
Isokinetic
___________ is an incomplete expansion or collapse of lung tissue.
Atelectasis
___________ is a complication of immobility in which the foot cannot maintain itself in the perpendicular position, heel toe gait is impossible and the patient experiences extreme difficulty in walking
Footdrop
Should a patient faint or begin to fall while walking, the nurse should stand with his or her feet apart to create a wide base of support and rock the pelvis out on the side ________________ the patient.
Facing
When a patient stands between the back legs of a walker the walker should extend from the floor to the patients hip joint; the patients elbows should be flexed about ___________ degrees.
30 degrees
What are the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system?
Increases the efficiency of the heart

lowers the resting heart rate and bp

Increases the blood flow and oxygenation of all body parts.
What are the effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?
Increased cardiac workload

Increased risk for orthostatic hypotension

Increased risk for venous thrombosis
What are the effects of exercise on the respiratory system?
Increased depth of respiration

Increased respiratory rate

Increased gas exchange at alveolar level

Increased rate of carbon dioxide excretion.
What are the effects of immobility on the respiratory system?
Decreased depth of respiration

Decreased rate of respiration

Pooling secretions

Impaired gas exchange.
What are the effects of exercise on the gastrointestinal system?
Increased appetite

Increased intestinal tone
What are the effects of immobility on the GI system
Disturbance in appetite

Altered protein metabolism

altered digestion and utilization of nutrients
What are the effects of Exercise on the Urinary system?
Increased blood flow to the kidneys

Increased efficiency in maintaining fluid and acid base balance

Increase in efficiency in excreting body wastes
What are the effects of immobility on the Urinary system?
Increased risk for Renal Calculi

Decrease in bladder muscle tone
What are the effects of exercise on the Musculoskeletal system?
Increase in muscle efficiency

Increase in coordination

Increase in efficiency of nerve impulse transmission.
What are the effects of Immobility on Musculoskeletal system?
Decrease in muscle size, tone, and strength.

Decrease in joint mobility flexibility

Bone demineralization

Decrease in endurance and stability

Increase risk for contracture formation
What are the effects of exercise on the Metabolic system?
Increase in efficiency of the metabolic system

Increase efficiency of body temperature regulation.
What are the effects of Immobility on the Metabolic system?
Increased risk for electrolyte imbalance.

Altered exchange of nutrients and gases.
What are the effects of Immobility on the Integument system?
Increased risk for skin breakdown and formation of decubitus ulcers
What are the effect of exercise on the Integument system?
Improved tone color tugor resulting from improved circulation.
What are the effects of exercise on the Pyschological Well being
Energy, vitality, general well ging

Improved sleep

Improved appearance

Improved self concept

Positive health behaviors
What are the effects of immobility on a persons psychological well being?
Increased sense of powerlessness

Decreased self concept

Decreased social interaction

Decreased Sensory stimulation

Altered sleep wake pattern

Increased risk for depression.
What are three functions performed by the muscles through contraction?
Motion

Maintenance of posture

Heat production
Describe the following points of attachment of muscle to bone.

a. Point of origin

b. Point of insertion.
a. Attachment of a muscle to the more stationary bone.

b. Attachment of a muscle to the more movable bone.
The ____________ nervous system conveys information from receptors in the periphery of the body to the central nervous system.
Afferent
Nerve cells called _________ are responsible for conducting impulses from one part of the body to another.
Neurons
The _________ system conveys the desired response from the CNS to skeletal muscles by way of the somatic nervous system.
Efferent
A ____________ is a metal frame that keeps the top of bedding off the patients lower extremities while providing privacy and warmth.
Cradle
___________ are use to immobilize an extremity and support body alignment. They are not hard or firmly packed but should be placed so they do not create pressure on bony prominences.
Sandbags
_____________ rolls are used to support the hips and legs so that the femurs do not rotate outward.
Trochanter rolls
Normal body movements are?
Voluntarily controlled, fluid, and coordinated
Abnormal body movements are?
Involuntary movements, tremors, tics, chorea, etc.