NSG 117 Exam 2 Practice Questions – Medical-Surgical Nursing Review
and Study Guide
1.
What is the primary role of the nurse during passive range of motion exercises?
The patient moves each joint independently
The nurse instructs the patient to ambulate in the hall
The nurse moves the patient’s joints through their range of motion
The patient performs strengthening with weights
2.
Why is performing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises important for a patient after hip
surgery?
Performing passive ROM exercises increases muscle mass and strength.
Performing passive ROM exercises is not recommended after hip surgery.
Performing passive ROM exercises helps maintain joint flexibility and prevents
contractures.
Performing passive ROM exercises is only necessary for elderly patients.
3.
Which exercise is characterized by muscle contraction without movement of the joint?
Swimming
Jogging
Walking
Plank hold
4.
What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient on bed rest shows signs of unilateral
calf swelling and pain?
Encourage the patient to ambulate
Elevate the limb and notify the provider
and Study Guide
1.
What is the primary role of the nurse during passive range of motion exercises?
The patient moves each joint independently
The nurse instructs the patient to ambulate in the hall
The nurse moves the patient’s joints through their range of motion
The patient performs strengthening with weights
2.
Why is performing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises important for a patient after hip
surgery?
Performing passive ROM exercises increases muscle mass and strength.
Performing passive ROM exercises is not recommended after hip surgery.
Performing passive ROM exercises helps maintain joint flexibility and prevents
contractures.
Performing passive ROM exercises is only necessary for elderly patients.
3.
Which exercise is characterized by muscle contraction without movement of the joint?
Swimming
Jogging
Walking
Plank hold
4.
What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient on bed rest shows signs of unilateral
calf swelling and pain?
Encourage the patient to ambulate
Elevate the limb and notify the provider