ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 8 : Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient on ways to regain the ability to perform ADLs and maintain normal physiologic activities. What will the nurse relay as a requirement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The purpose of mobility is completing ADLs and maintaining physiologic activities.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contractures.
Question 3 of 5
What is the term for range of motion (ROM) when it is performed by the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ROM performed actively by the patient is designated as active ROM.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) for the patient. How will the nurse move the joint through ROM?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The joints are moved to the point of resistance or pain.
Question 5 of 5
How should the nurse assist the patient with moving when pain is anticipated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse may want to administer medication before an activity that may be painful.