NUR 2206 Exam 2 activity
- While making a bed, the nurse chooses to reuse the bedspread because it is not soiled. The
nurse should
Answer remove and fold the spread, and place it on a clean work area
- When providing oral care for the comatose patient, the nurse should. turn
the pt.'s head to the side, with a basin placed under the mouth B) position the pt. upright with the head centered
- factors affecting mobility (physical health)
- Problems with MS or nervous systems
Answer
- Problems with Respiratory system
- Disease/meds that cause fatigue, muscle aches, pain, bedrest
- factors affecting mobility (mental health)
- Energy level
Answer
- Fear
- Pain
- factors affecting mobility (lifestyle)
Answer Sedentary vs. active
- Isotonic exercise
Answer Muscle shortening & active movement
- Isometric 1 / 3
Answer Muscle contraction without shortening
- Isokinetic
Answer Muscle contraction with resistance
- A patient performs rehabilitative exercises with a resistance machine after a knee injury. The
nurse interprets this type of exercise as which of the following?
Answer Aerobic
- Benefits of exercise (CV)
- higher heart efficiency, venous return
Answer
- lower heart rate and blood pressure
- improved circulation
- Benefits of exercise (respiratory)
Answer improved pulmonary function
- Benefits of exercise (MS)
- higher muscle mass, tone, strength, joint mobility
Answer
- improved coordination
- strengthen bones
- Benefits of exercise (metabolic)
Answer higher efficiency of metabolism and body temperature regulation
- Benefits of exercise (GI) 2 / 3
Answer improved digestion and elimination
- Benefits of exercise (GU)
Answer higher efficiency in maintaining fluid and acid-base balance, waste excretion
- Benefits of exercise (skin)
Answer higher circulation ---> good skin tone, color, and turgor
- Benefits of exercise (psychosocial)
- higher energy
Answer
- improved sleep, self-concept
- positive self-care behaviors
- Effects of immobility (CV)
Answer decreased venous return
- Effects of immobility (skin)
Answer increased risk of breakdown
- Effects of immobility (respiratory)
Answer atelectasis, acid-base imbalance, pneu- monia
- Effects of immobility (MS)
- / 3
Answer muscle atrophy, contractures, decreased bone mass