Chapters 21 and 25 test
One way for a nursing assistant to promote a successful restorative care program is to..
Allow for private visits from family and friends
__________ are tiny sacs of fluid located near joints
Bursae
Bending backwards is also called..
Dorsiflexion
Which type of fracture occurs in a bone that is weakened by a disease such as cancer?
Pathologic fracture
_________is warmth, itching, or tingling from a body part that has been amputated
Phantom sensation
A doctor who specializes in rehabilitation is called a ..
Physiatrist
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is..
Pressure injuries
Turning downward is also called..
Pronation
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care?
The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring
Moving a body part away from the body is called..
abduction
Before applying a prosthesis, the area must be..
dry
How many feet does a quad cane have?
four
Benefits of regular activity and exercise for the endocrine system include..
increased metabolism
Elastic bandages are commonly used to...
keep dressings in place
Abduction is..
moving a body part away from the midline
Adduction is..
Moving a body part toward the body
A cane is used..
To help a person with balance
Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent...
urinary tract infections
A resident should place a cane about ____inches in front of his stronger leg?
6 inches
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more that _____ degrees
90
What is the benefit of regular activity and exercise for the respiratory system?
A reduced chance of pneumonia
What is one factor that is associated with osteoarthritis?
Cold, damp weather
The painful and permanent stiffening of a joint is called..
Contracture
complications of immobility for the nervous system include..
Depression or insomnia
Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles is..
Foot drop
A continuous passive motion (CPM)machine is used to treat...
Total knee replacement
Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion and are done by the resident alone, without help are called..
Active range of motion (AROM) exercises
Moving a body part towards the body is called..
Addition
Which of the following is an example of a prosthesis?
An artificial arm to replace an arm that has been lost
A type of device used to help a disabled person perform activities of daily living (ADLs)is a(n)..
Assistive device
Weakening, wasting away, and a decrease in a size of muscle is called ..
Atrophy
Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of _________ in the diet.
Calcium
What is the protective substance that covers the end of bones?
Cartilage
Which of the following is true of cast care?
Elevate an extremity that is in a cast
Straightening a body part is also called..
Extension
Bending a body part is called..
Flexion
What is the term that refers to "a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that interferes with the ability to walk normally"
Foot drop
Rehabilitation revolves around the concept of..
Holistic care
When a joint is extended beyond it's normal motion, it is..
Hyperextended
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _________ system attacks normal tissue.
Immune
Orthotic devices are used to..
Keep joints in the correct position and improve function
Which of the following is a function of the bones?
Lending support to body structures
Restorative care programs include all of the following EXCEPT..
Managing financial affairs
Normal age related changes for the musculoskeletal system include..
Muscles weaken and lose tone
All of these are types of bones EXCEPT...
Normal bones
When a resident is using crutches, where should her weight be concentrated?
On her arms and hands
A fracture in which the skin is open and the bone may come through the skin is a(n)
Open fracture
Simple movements, such as turning in bed or sitting down, are linked with fractures when a person has this disorder.
Osteoporosis
Which of the following is a guideline for cast care?
Pad the edges of the cast to reduce sharp edges
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis?
Pain and stiffness increase in cold or damp weather
A sling may be used to..
Provide support for an extremity
Guidelines for the nursing assistant for rehabilitation and restorative care include..
Providing plenty of privacy to avoid distractions and embarrassment
How does regular activity and exercise benefit the integumentary system?
Quality and health of the skin is improved
Which of the following disorders causes swollen joints, restricted movements, intense pain, and deformities?
Rheumatoid arthritis
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation, Phantom sensation is..
Sensation where the limb existed
When assisting ROM exercises, the nursing assistant should begin at the ____ and work her way _____ the body
Shoulders, down
WHICH OF THE FOLOWING TYPES OF MUSCLE IS A VOLUNTARY MUSCLE?
Skeletal muscle
When a resident uses a cane, walker, or crutches, the nursing assistant should..
Stay on the resident's weaker side
Which of the following is a function of the musculoskeletal system?
Stores calcium and phosphorous
Turning upward is also called..
Supination
Tough, fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone are called..
Tendons
Which of the following is an example of a physical cue used top promote independence?
The NA put her hand around the resident's hand and helps the resident bring a spoonful of food to her mouth
The types of canes include all of the following EXCEPT..
The candy cane
When a resident has one weaker leg,
The cane should be held on the stronger side
Which of the following is a nursing assistant's responsibility regarding traction?
The nursing assistant should report to the nurse if the weights move
A full-weight bearing order for a resident with a total hip replacement means that ..
The resident can bear full weight on both legs
A non-weight bearing order for a resident means that ...
The resident is unable to touch the floor with either leg
Which of the following issues regarding rehabilitation and restorative care should be reported to the nurse?
The resident shows signs of depression
The nursing assistant should perform range of motion exercises at least ___ times for each joint
Three
Passive range of motion exercises are done..
when a resident cannot move on her own