15 Questions
Which term refers to a client being restricted to bed for therapeutic reasons or because of physical limitations?
Bed Rest
What factor can affect mobility based on the text?
Severity of illness
Complete bed rest (CBR) means that the patient:
Never moves from bed to chair
What is the person's ability to move around freely in his or her environment completing activities of daily living (ADLs) called?
Mobility
Which term describes the inability to move around freely due to many types of health problems or for therapeutic purposes?
Immobility
What type of bed rest allows the patient to be restricted to bed for therapeutic reasons or because of physical limitation?
Bed Rest
What is the primary purpose of good posture and body alignment?
To promote healthy physiologic functioning
What is the effect of immobility related to illness or injury on the body's cardiovascular system?
Increased cardiac workload
Which condition is associated with a decrease in systolic blood pressure by 20 mm Hg within 3 minutes of standing from a sitting position?
Orthostatic hypotension
What is the purpose of applying elastic stockings in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
To prevent the formation of blood clots
What complication can arise from deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Pulmonary embolism
What are the respiratory changes associated with decreased lung expansion due to immobility?
Generalized respiratory muscle weakness
What does Homan’s sign indicate when assessing a patient's legs?
Discomfort in the calf muscles on forced dorsiflexion of the foot with the knee straight (DVT sign)
Which of the following conditions can be caused by a formation of blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein?
Pulmonary embolism
What happens when the center of gravity lies between two resting points?
Balanced position is achieved
This quiz covers the principles of body mechanics, factors affecting body alignment and mobility, proper use of body mechanics, possible complications associated with immobility, factors affecting mobility, and assistive devices for immobile patients in the context of basic nursing care.
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