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