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WorksheetsREQUIRED Knowledge Check Unit 7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the term for permanent shortening of a muscle?
Atrophy
Phlebitis
Contracture
Edema
What condition is described as a blood clot that usually develops in lower legs and can often be found in the calf area?
PE (pulmonary emboli)
DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
Constipation
Edema
What is the name of the condition that is a result of wasting of muscle tissue?
Contracture
Phlebitis
Atrophy
Edema
What does the term "orthostatic hypotension" refer to?
Excessive fluid in the tissue
A life-threatening event
Drop in blood pressure with change of position
A blood clot that has dislodged and moved into the pulmonary system
What is a sentinel event?
A condition that occurs when feces remain in intestine too long
A blood clot in the pulmonary system
A life-threatening event that indicates possible neglect
Permanent shortening of a muscle
What is a complication related to immobility in the respiratory system?
Increased lung expansion
Improved oxygen exchange
Decreased lung expansion
Efficient secretion removal
What does the term 'Coccyx' refer to?
Tailbone
Skin reaction to injury
A preparation applied to skin surface
Tissue damage
What is 'Shearing' in the context of skin?
Rubbing of one surface against another
Tissue damage resulting in an open area
When the skin sticks to a surface and the muscles slide in the direction the body is moving
A preparation applied to skin surface
What should be the correct water temperature for bathing to ensure skin care?
85 - 95 degrees F
95 - 105 degrees F
105 - 115 degrees F
115 - 125 degrees F
According to the diagram, which area is not indicated as a common site for pressure ulcers when a person is lying on their back?
Heel
Shoulder
Lower spine (sacral area)
Cheek and ear
What is the purpose of a circular massage with lotion around reddened or white areas on a client's skin?
To cool down the skin temperature
To increase circulation
To dry out the skin
To apply pressure on those areas
What is the primary purpose of range-of-motion (R.O.M.) exercises?
To increase muscle mass
To maintain joint mobility
To reduce cognitive function
To promote sleep
What is the purpose of Passive Range of Motion (P.R.O.M.) exercises?
Exercises done by the client with some assistance
Exercises done by the client independently
Exercises done for the client by another
Exercises ordered only by a physician
What is the term for bending a body part?
Extension
Abduction
Flexion
Adduction
What is the movement called when moving a body part away from the midline of the body?
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
