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What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems in normal activity and movement?
What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems in normal activity and movement?
- To manage stress responses
- To facilitate movement and maintain posture, alignment, and balance (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To control blood sugar levels
What is a consequence of immobility on the musculoskeletal system?
What is a consequence of immobility on the musculoskeletal system?
- Improved coordination
- Enhanced bone density
- Decreased muscle tone (correct)
- Increased muscle strength
Which assessment is crucial in ensuring patient safety?
Which assessment is crucial in ensuring patient safety?
- Neurologic assessment
- Nutritional assessment
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Fall risk assessment (correct)
What is an initial step in assessing mobility and patient activity?
What is an initial step in assessing mobility and patient activity?
What is a consequence of immobility on the cardiopulmonary system?
What is a consequence of immobility on the cardiopulmonary system?
What is the primary focus of nursing diagnoses related to immobility?
What is the primary focus of nursing diagnoses related to immobility?
What type of data must be collected during an assessment of activity and mobility concerns?
What type of data must be collected during an assessment of activity and mobility concerns?
What is the purpose of prioritizing nursing diagnoses in a care plan?
What is the purpose of prioritizing nursing diagnoses in a care plan?
What is the goal of safe patient-handling and mobility algorithms?
What is the goal of safe patient-handling and mobility algorithms?
What is essential to prevent the negative impact of immobility on patients?
What is essential to prevent the negative impact of immobility on patients?
What is the basis of evaluating treatment interventions for patients with limited mobility?
What is the basis of evaluating treatment interventions for patients with limited mobility?
What is a potential complication of immobility that nurses aim to prevent?
What is a potential complication of immobility that nurses aim to prevent?
