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Which group of individuals is more susceptible to the loss of muscle strength and muscle tissue caused by immobility?
Which group of individuals is more susceptible to the loss of muscle strength and muscle tissue caused by immobility?
- Elderly adults (correct)
- Young adults
- Children
- Teenagers
What is a contracture?
What is a contracture?
- A permanent fixed position of a joint caused by pathologic changes to the connective tissues (correct)
- A temporary loss of muscle strength
- A condition that affects only young adults
- A complication of prolonged exercise
What is the definition of immobility?
What is the definition of immobility?
- The inability to move or be moved easily (correct)
- A condition that affects only children
- The ability to move freely
- The loss of muscle strength in elderly adults
Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged, complete immobility?
Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged, complete immobility?
What is the primary underlying reason why pressure sores develop?
What is the primary underlying reason why pressure sores develop?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of pressure sores?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of pressure sores?
What happens to the blood vessels when someone is completely immobile?
What happens to the blood vessels when someone is completely immobile?
Which of the following complications can arise from prolonged immobility?
Which of the following complications can arise from prolonged immobility?
What is the primary cause of bone and muscle loss in patients with prolonged immobility?
What is the primary cause of bone and muscle loss in patients with prolonged immobility?
What is the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in relation to complications associated with prolonged immobility?
What is the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in relation to complications associated with prolonged immobility?
Which of the following is a direct cause of pressure sores?
Which of the following is a direct cause of pressure sores?
Which area of the body is most vulnerable to pressure sores?
Which area of the body is most vulnerable to pressure sores?
What is the characteristic of a Grade 2 pressure sore?
What is the characteristic of a Grade 2 pressure sore?
What is the consequence of a large embolus in certain areas such as the brain or heart?
What is the consequence of a large embolus in certain areas such as the brain or heart?
Which of the following is a reason why blood clots can form during immobility?
Which of the following is a reason why blood clots can form during immobility?
Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?
Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing urinary tract infections during immobility?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing urinary tract infections during immobility?
Which of the following is a consequence of muscle inactivity during immobility?
Which of the following is a consequence of muscle inactivity during immobility?
Which of the following is true about immobility?
Which of the following is true about immobility?
What is the difference between bedrest and complete immobility?
What is the difference between bedrest and complete immobility?
What is the relationship between exercise and health?
What is the relationship between exercise and health?
What happens when all significant levels of physical activity stop?
What happens when all significant levels of physical activity stop?
Which of the following is a common complication associated with indwelling urinary catheters?
Which of the following is a common complication associated with indwelling urinary catheters?
What is the purpose of catheterization?
What is the purpose of catheterization?
What are the most common complications associated with indwelling urinary catheters?
What are the most common complications associated with indwelling urinary catheters?
Which type of catheter is inserted into the bladder and left in place?
Which type of catheter is inserted into the bladder and left in place?
What is the primary role of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the primary role of the kidneys in the urinary system?
Where does the urethra carry urine from?
Where does the urethra carry urine from?
What are blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine?
What are blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine?
Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?
Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?
What triggers the micturition reflex?
What triggers the micturition reflex?
What is the purpose of an indwelling urinary catheter?
What is the purpose of an indwelling urinary catheter?
Which part of the urinary system receives approximately 25% of the blood pumped by the heart?
Which part of the urinary system receives approximately 25% of the blood pumped by the heart?
Which size urinary catheter is typically used for intermittent catheterization in women?
Which size urinary catheter is typically used for intermittent catheterization in women?
Which size urinary catheter is typically used for intermittent catheterization in men?
Which size urinary catheter is typically used for intermittent catheterization in men?
What should be done if the physician does not specify the size of the indwelling urinary catheter?
What should be done if the physician does not specify the size of the indwelling urinary catheter?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter?
What is a potential consequence of prolonged urinary incontinence?
What is a potential consequence of prolonged urinary incontinence?
In which clinical situations is monitoring a patient's fluid intake and output critically important?
In which clinical situations is monitoring a patient's fluid intake and output critically important?
For what purpose may an indwelling urinary catheter be inserted during a surgical procedure?
For what purpose may an indwelling urinary catheter be inserted during a surgical procedure?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an indwelling catheter?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an indwelling catheter?
What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before starting catheterization?
What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before starting catheterization?
Which technique is considered mandatory for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter?
Which technique is considered mandatory for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter?
What is the advantage of intermittent catheterization for people with a neurogenic bladder?
What is the advantage of intermittent catheterization for people with a neurogenic bladder?
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