NURS 1013 MOBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Active Exercise
exercise performed by a person without any manual or mechanical assistance
Atrophy
to wither away
Contractures
permanently contracted state of a muscle
Ergonomics
the study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work
environment
Flaccidity
loss of muscle tone, limp
Footdrop
The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
Orthopedics
branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems
Paralysis
temporary or permanent loss of motor control
Paresis
weakness
Passive exercise
, manual or mechanical means of moving the joints
Patient Care Ergonomics
practice of designing equipment and work tasks to conform to the capability of the
worker in relation to patient care
Range of Motion
complete extent of movement of which a joint is normally capable
Spasticity
A condition of increased muscular tone causing stiff and awkward movements
Tonus
normal, partially steady state of muscle contraction
Mobility
Purposeful physical movement, including gross simple movements, fine complex
movements, and coordination
Purpose of Musculoskeletal System
Support/posture/movement
Protection of spine, brain, organs
Production of ______________
____________ for storage
Neuro
Normal Movement and Alignment
Body Alignment or Posture
Balance- center of gravity is close to _______________
Coordinated Body Movement
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Active Exercise
exercise performed by a person without any manual or mechanical assistance
Atrophy
to wither away
Contractures
permanently contracted state of a muscle
Ergonomics
the study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work
environment
Flaccidity
loss of muscle tone, limp
Footdrop
The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
Orthopedics
branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems
Paralysis
temporary or permanent loss of motor control
Paresis
weakness
Passive exercise
, manual or mechanical means of moving the joints
Patient Care Ergonomics
practice of designing equipment and work tasks to conform to the capability of the
worker in relation to patient care
Range of Motion
complete extent of movement of which a joint is normally capable
Spasticity
A condition of increased muscular tone causing stiff and awkward movements
Tonus
normal, partially steady state of muscle contraction
Mobility
Purposeful physical movement, including gross simple movements, fine complex
movements, and coordination
Purpose of Musculoskeletal System
Support/posture/movement
Protection of spine, brain, organs
Production of ______________
____________ for storage
Neuro
Normal Movement and Alignment
Body Alignment or Posture
Balance- center of gravity is close to _______________
Coordinated Body Movement
