Rnsg 1430 Comprehensive Exam Questions And Correct Answers Study Guide

RNSG 1430 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
STUDY GUIDE

●● IMPORTANCE OF THE CONCEPT OF MOBILITY
Answer: Number of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter
mile: 17.6 million
Percent of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile: 7.1%
Number of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 38.2 million
Percent of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 15.5%


●● systemic effects: metabolic
Answer: Endocrine, calcium absorption, and GI function


●● systemic effects: cardiovascular
Answer: Orthostatic hypotension
Thrombus


●● systemic effects: muscle effects
Answer: Loss of muscle mass
Muscle atrophy

,●● systemic effects: urinary elimination
Answer: Urinary stasis
Renal calculi


●● systemic effects: respiratory
Answer: Atelectasis (colapsed lung)
hypostatic pneumonia


●● systemic effects: musculoskeletal changes
Answer: Loss of endurance and muscle mass and decreased stability and
balance


●● systemic effects: skeletal
Answer: Impaired calcium absorption
Joint abnormalities


●● systemic effects: integumentary
Answer: Pressure ulcer
Ischemia


●● Developmental Changes in Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Answer: Prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills, intellectual
development or musculoskeletal development

, ●● Developmental Changes in adolescents
Answer: Delayed in gaining independence and in accomplishing skills
Social isolation can occur


●● Developmental Changes in adults
Answer: Physiological systems are at risk
Changes in family and social structures


●● Developmental Changes in older adults
Answer: Decreased physical activity
Hormonal changes
Bone reabsorption


●● Mobility is on a continuum from:
Answer: Immobile -> Partial Immobility ->Full Mobility


●● Mobility relies on :
Answer: Bones
Joints
Articular cartilage
Tendons and Ligaments