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Effects of Immobility

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name

Class

Date

1.

Immobility occurs as a result of a lack of ______ and movement.

a)

activity

b)

nutrition

c)

oxygen

d)

hydration

2.

When movement is restricted, what happens to body systems?

a)

They immediately react

b)

They do not react

c)

They slow down

d)

They improve

3.

Physicians rarely prescribe strict ______.

a)

bedrest

b)

exercise

c)

medication

d)

fasting

4.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Blood clots

b)

Diabetes

c)

Asthma

d)

Hypertension

5.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Pneumonia

b)

Migraine

c)

Allergies

d)

Fracture

6.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Bone demineralization

b)

Obesity

c)

Anemia

d)

Arthritis

7.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Kidney stones

b)

Appendicitis

c)

Bronchitis

d)

Sinusitis

8.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Constipation

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Ulcers

d)

Astigmatism

9.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Pressure injuries

b)

Sprain

c)

Cataract

d)

Scurvy

10.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Insomnia

c)

Eczema

d)

Tonsillitis

11.

Which of the following is a complication of immobility?

a)

Depression

b)

Influenza

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Tuberculosis

12.

Fill in the blank: One of the effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system is ________ atrophy.

a)

muscle

b)

nerve

c)

bone

d)

skin

13.

Fill in the blank: Immobility can lead to decreased joint ________.

a)

flexibility

b)

strength

c)

temperature

d)

color

14.

Fill in the blank: Decreased range of ________ is an effect of immobility on the musculoskeletal system.

a)

motion

b)

temperature

c)

appetite

d)

vision

15.

Fill in the blank: Immobility can cause ________, which are permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby tissues.

a)

contractures

b)

edema

c)

fractures

d)

ulcers

16.

Fill in the blank: Immobility increases the risk of ________, a condition characterized by weakened bones.

a)

osteoporosis

b)

arthritis

c)

scoliosis

d)

tendinitis

17.

Nursing Measurements to Prevent Musculoskeletal Complications: Which of the following is important to maintain proper body alignment?

a)

Keep the head, trunk, and hips positioned in a straight line

b)

Keep the arms above the head

c)

Bend the knees at all times

d)

Rotate the hips outward

18.

Fill in the blank: The legs should be positioned so that the toes always point in the same direction as the ______ or ventral side of the body.

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

lateral

d)

dorsal

19.

The purpose of using trochanter rolls in maintaining proper body alignment is to:

a)

prevent external rotation of the hip

b)

support the lower back

c)

elevate the legs

d)

reduce pressure on the heels

20.

What is the purpose of range-of-motion (ROM) exercises in nursing measurements to prevent musculoskeletal complications?

a)

To increase the incidence of muscle atrophy

b)

To decrease the incidence of muscle atrophy and contractures

c)

To limit joint movement

d)

To strengthen bones

21.

Range-of-motion (ROM) exercises are a series of activities designed to move each joint through all of its ________ actions.

a)

natural

b)

forced

c)

limited

d)

random

22.

Range-of-motion (ROM) exercises help decrease the incidence of muscle atrophy and contractures.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Fill in the blank: Pooling of blood in the leg veins due to immobility is known as _________.

a)

Venous stasis

b)

Arterial embolism

c)

Pulmonary edema

d)

Myocardial infarction

24.

Fill in the blank: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of ________ that can occur due to immobility.

a)

Blood clot

b)

Muscle spasm

c)

Bone fracture

d)

Nerve injury

25.

Fill in the blank: An embolus that travels to the lungs is called a _________

a)

Pulmonary embolus (PE)

b)

Cerebral embolus

c)

Renal embolus

d)

Coronary embolus

26.

Fill in the blank: An embolus that causes a heart attack is called a _________

a)

Myocardial infarction (MI)

b)

Pulmonary embolism

c)

Ischemic stroke

d)

Deep vein thrombosis

27.

Fill in the blank: An embolus that causes a stroke is called a _________.

a)

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

b)

Myocardial infarction (MI)

c)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

d)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

28.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?

a)

A) Venous stasis

b)

B) Blood clot

c)

C) Embolus

d)

D) Hypertension

29.

Fill in the blank: One of the effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system is _________

a)

Orthostatic hypotension

b)

Hypertension

c)

Bradycardia

d)

Increased cardiac output

30.

Which of the following is a possible result of orthostatic hypotension?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Syncope

c)

Tachycardia

d)

Bradycardia

31.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent cardiovascular complications is to encourage _______ of the extremities.

a)

movements

b)

immobilization

c)

compression

d)

restriction

32.

Fill in the blank: To prevent pooling of blood in the legs, nurses should apply _______ devices as

a)

ordered

b)

heated

c)

decorative

d)

random

33.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should encourage movement of the extremities, especially _______ and _______ flexion of the feet, to prevent cardiovascular complications.

a)

dorsiflexion, plantar

b)

lateral, medial

c)

anterior, posterior

d)

superior, inferior

34.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should change the patient’s _______ frequently to prevent cardiovascular complications.

a)

position

b)

medication

c)

diet

d)

temperature

35.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent cardiovascular complications is to change the patient's position from _______ to _______.

a)

horizontal to vertical

b)

vertical to horizontal

c)

sitting to lying

d)

supine to prone

36.

Fill in the blank: A nurse should remain with the patient the first few times he or she _______.

a)

gets out of bed

b)

eats a meal

c)

takes medication

d)

watches television

37.

Fill in the blank: One effect of immobility on the respiratory system is ________ muscle weakness.

a)

respiratory

b)

skeletal

c)

cardiac

d)

digestive

38.

Fill in the blank: Immobility can lead to the formation of pulmonary ________ in the respiratory system.

a)

emboli

b)

fibrosis

c)

edema

d)

asthma

39.

Fill in the blank: Hypostatic ________ is an effect of immobility on the respiratory system.

a)

pneumonia

b)

asthma

c)

bronchitis

d)

tuberculosis

40.

Fill in the blank: Health-care associated infections (HAIs) are a risk associated with ________ pneumonia due to immobility.

a)

hypostatic

b)

aspiration

c)

lobar

d)

community-acquired

41.

Fill in the blank: Atelectasis is a possible effect of ________ on the respiratory system.

a)

immobility

b)

exercise

c)

hydration

d)

oxygen therapy

42.

Fill in the blank: Hypoxemia can occur as a result of ________ on the respiratory system.

a)

immobility

b)

exercise

c)

hydration

d)

sunlight

43.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent respiratory complications is to turn the patient from side to side at least every ____ hours.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

44.

Fill in the blank: To prevent respiratory complications, elevate the head of the bed ____ degrees or more.

a)

45

b)

15

c)

25

d)

30

45.

Fill in the blank: Encourage cough and deep breathing exercises every ____ to prevent respiratory complications.

a)

hour

b)

day

c)

week

d)

month

46.

Fill in the blank: Encourage the patient to use an incentive ____ to help prevent respiratory complications.

a)

spirometer

b)

thermometer

c)

stethoscope

d)

defibrillator

47.

Fill in the blank: One of the effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system is ________ appetite.

a)

decreased

b)

increased

c)

normal

d)

improved

48.

Fill in the blank: Lack of ________ is an effect of immobility on the gastrointestinal system.

a)

peristalsis

b)

digestion

c)

absorption

d)

secretion

49.

Which of the following is NOT a result of lack of peristalsis due to immobility?

a)

Constipation

b)

Flatulence

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Distention

e)

Indigestion

50.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition characterized by difficulty in passing stools, and is an effect of lack of peristalsis due to immobility.

a)

Constipation

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Incontinence

d)

Flatulence

51.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the accumulation of gas in the digestive system, and is an effect of lack of peristalsis due to immobility.

a)

Flatulence

b)

Constipation

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Vomiting

52.

Fill in the blank: To prevent gastrointestinal complications, ensure that the patient repositions at least every ____ hours.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

53.

Which of the following is recommended for early prevention of gastrointestinal complications?

a)

Late ambulation

b)

Early ambulation

c)

No ambulation

d)

Frequent bed rest

54.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should inquire about the patient’s food ____ and dislikes to prevent gastrointestinal complications.

a)

likes

b)

habits

c)

allergies

d)

restrictions

55.

Fill in the blank: To help prevent gastrointestinal complications, help the patient select well-balanced, ____ meals from the menu.

a)

nutritious

b)

expensive

c)

spicy

d)

frozen

56.

Encouraging the patient to choose foods with fiber is a nursing measure to prevent gastrointestinal complications.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Fill in the blank: Provide a ____ or stool softener as needed to prevent gastrointestinal complications.

a)

laxative

b)

antibiotic

c)

analgesic

d)

antacid

58.

Fill in the blank: One effect of immobility on the urinary system is _________

a)

Urinary tract infection

b)

Increased urine output

c)

Improved kidney function

d)

Decreased risk of stones

59.

Fill in the blank: Immobility puts a person at risk for ________ stones.

a)

kidney

b)

gallbladder

c)

bladder

d)

pancreatic

60.

Fill in the blank: Immobility can lead to urinary _________.

a)

retention

b)

infection

c)

suppression

d)

dilution

61.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent urinary complications is to provide adequate _______ intake to prevent concentrated urine.

a)

fluid

b)

protein

c)

sugar

d)

fiber

62.

Fill in the blank: To help prevent urinary complications, assist the patient to urinate in a _______ position.

a)

sitting

b)

lying

c)

standing

d)

reclining

63.

Fill in the blank: A nursing measure to prevent urinary complications is to assess the patient’s _______.

a)

output

b)

temperature

c)

appetite

d)

vision

64.

What is another name for a pressure injury?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Decubitus

c)

Shearing

d)

Friction

65.

Shearing or friction can cause ________ or open areas.

a)

abrasions

b)

contusions

c)

lacerations

d)

incisions

66.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent integumentary complications is to ______ adequate nutrition.

a)

provide

b)

restrict

c)

ignore

d)

reduce

67.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should reposition patients in bed at least every ______ hours to prevent integumentary complications.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

68.

Fill in the blank: To prevent integumentary complications, nurses should inspect bony prominences for ______ at least every 2 hours.

a)

redness

b)

swelling

c)

bruising

d)

dryness

69.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should use ______ soaps for cleansing the skin to prevent integumentary complications.

a)

mild

b)

harsh

c)

scented

d)

abrasive

70.

Fill in the blank: Providing an appropriate ______ for the patient is a nursing measure to prevent integumentary complications.

a)

surface

b)

diet

c)

medication

d)

exercise

71.

Fill in the blank: Applying lotions and ______ to the skin helps keep it hydrated and protected, preventing integumentary complications.

a)

ointments

b)

bandages

c)

detergents

d)

powders

72.

What is one effect of immobility on the nervous system related to nerve compression?

a)

Compression neuropathy

b)

Increased synaptic transmission

c)

Enhanced reflexes

d)

Improved nerve regeneration

73.

Impaired neuropathy is associated with which effect of immobility on the nervous system?

a)

Plantar flexion

b)

Compression neuropathy

c)

Foot drop

d)

Muscle atrophy

74.

Plantar flexion due to immobility can lead to which condition?

a)

Foot drop

b)

Carpal tunnel syndrome

c)

Tennis elbow

d)

Scoliosis

75.

Fill in the blank: One nursing measure to prevent nervous system complications is to ask specific questions related to ________, place, and time.

a)

person

b)

medication

c)

temperature

d)

diet

76.

Fill in the blank: To prevent nervous system complications, nurses can use a foot splint or high-topped ________ shoes.

a)

tennis

b)

leather

c)

canvas

d)

rubber

77.

Fill in the blank: Nurses should perform ________ checks to help prevent nervous system complications.

a)

neurological

b)

respiratory

c)

cardiac

d)

gastrointestinal

78.

Fill in the blank: Providing clues to the correct ________ and time is a nursing measure to prevent nervous system complications.

a)

date

b)

medication

c)

position

d)

temperature

79.

Fill in the blank: Gently reorient the patient by supplying the correct ________ is a nursing measure to prevent nervous system complications.

a)

information

b)

medication

c)

temperature

d)

position

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