FPCC – Exam 3 Highlights: Mobility – 2026 – Study Guide
and Review Notes
Name three purposes of the skeletal system. - correct answer ✔✔ Forms the framework of the
body
Protects the internal organs
Produces red blood cells
Serves as a storage site for calcium
Works with the muscles to cause movement
moving away from midline - correct answer ✔✔ Abduction
Moving toward the midline - correct answer ✔✔ Adduction
Bending, decreasing the joint angle - correct answer ✔✔ Flexion
Straightening, increasing the joint angle - correct answer ✔✔ Extension
moving in a circular fashion - correct answer ✔✔ Cirumduction
Turning toward midline - correct answer ✔✔ Internal rotation
turning upward - correct answer ✔✔ Supination
turning downward - correct answer ✔✔ Pronation
, Identify type of exercise:
involves muscle contraction without motion; effective for developing total strength of a
particular muscle or group of muscles; used for rehabilitation because the exact area of muscle
weakness can be isolated and strengthening can be administered at the proper joint angle. This
kind of training requires no special equipment, and there is little chance of injury. Immobile
patients can use this form of exercise to maintain or regain muscle strength. - correct answer
✔✔ Isometric exercise
involves movement of the joint during the muscle contraction. A classic example of this exercise
is weight training with free weights. - correct answer ✔✔ Isotonic exercise
A patient is restrained at the wrists. At intervals, she is flexing her arm, pulling against the
restraint tied to the bed. Technically, what type of exercise is this?
A. Aerobic
B. Isotonic
C. Isometric
D. Anaerobic - correct answer ✔✔ C. Isometric
Isometric exercises involve muscle contraction without motion. They are usually performed
against an immovable surface or object—for example, pressing the hand against a wall, or
pulling the wrist against a secured restraint.
In addition to proper positioning, which of the following would be an important nursing
measure for a patient who is immobile?
A. Encouraging a low-calcium diet to prevent kidney stones
B. Limiting fluid intake so she does not have to use the bedpan as frequently
and Review Notes
Name three purposes of the skeletal system. - correct answer ✔✔ Forms the framework of the
body
Protects the internal organs
Produces red blood cells
Serves as a storage site for calcium
Works with the muscles to cause movement
moving away from midline - correct answer ✔✔ Abduction
Moving toward the midline - correct answer ✔✔ Adduction
Bending, decreasing the joint angle - correct answer ✔✔ Flexion
Straightening, increasing the joint angle - correct answer ✔✔ Extension
moving in a circular fashion - correct answer ✔✔ Cirumduction
Turning toward midline - correct answer ✔✔ Internal rotation
turning upward - correct answer ✔✔ Supination
turning downward - correct answer ✔✔ Pronation
, Identify type of exercise:
involves muscle contraction without motion; effective for developing total strength of a
particular muscle or group of muscles; used for rehabilitation because the exact area of muscle
weakness can be isolated and strengthening can be administered at the proper joint angle. This
kind of training requires no special equipment, and there is little chance of injury. Immobile
patients can use this form of exercise to maintain or regain muscle strength. - correct answer
✔✔ Isometric exercise
involves movement of the joint during the muscle contraction. A classic example of this exercise
is weight training with free weights. - correct answer ✔✔ Isotonic exercise
A patient is restrained at the wrists. At intervals, she is flexing her arm, pulling against the
restraint tied to the bed. Technically, what type of exercise is this?
A. Aerobic
B. Isotonic
C. Isometric
D. Anaerobic - correct answer ✔✔ C. Isometric
Isometric exercises involve muscle contraction without motion. They are usually performed
against an immovable surface or object—for example, pressing the hand against a wall, or
pulling the wrist against a secured restraint.
In addition to proper positioning, which of the following would be an important nursing
measure for a patient who is immobile?
A. Encouraging a low-calcium diet to prevent kidney stones
B. Limiting fluid intake so she does not have to use the bedpan as frequently
