Potter & Perry: Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client has been prescribed bed rest for a prolonged time. To specifically promote the use of resistive isometric exercise for the client, the nurse will initiate: 1. Quadriceps setting 2. Gluteal muscle contraction 3. Moving the arms and legs in circles 4. Pushing against a footboard ANS: 4 Resistive isometric exercises are those in which the individual contracts the muscle while pushing against a stationary object or resisting the movement of an object. An example of a resistive isometric exercise is pushing against a footboard. Quadriceps setting is an example of an isometric exercise. Gluteal muscle contraction is an example of an isometric exercise. Moving the arms and legs in a circle is an example of isotonic exercise. DIF: A REF: 788 OBJ: Analysis TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX® test plan designation: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. The nurse is assessing the body alignment of an alert and mobile client. The first action that the nurse should take is to: 1. Observe gait 2. Put the client at ease 3. Determine activity tolerance 4. Determine range of joint motion ANS: 2 The first step in assessing body alignment is to put the client at