Chapter 25: Immobility and Associated Problems
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast?
a. Contracture
b. Muscle hypertrophy
c. Muscle atrophy
d. Increased osteoblastic activity
ANS: C REF: 613
2. Which of the following frequently causes decubitus ulcers?
a. Infection by resident flora
b. Ischemia at pressure points
c. Normal degenerative changes
d. Allergic reaction to adhesive tape or dressings
ANS: B REF: 614
3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to?
1. Orthostatic hypotension
2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate
3. Increased risk of both thrombi and emboli
4. Rapid, deep respirations
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
ANS: B REF: 614-615
4. What is a major factor predisposing to pulmonary infection in immobilized patients?
a. Decreased activity and demand for oxygen
b. Increased retention of CO2
c. Inability to sneeze forcefully
d. Stasis of secretions in the lungs
ANS: D REF: 615
5. Bladder infections are more likely to develop in immobilized patients because of:
a. stasis of urine in the urinary system.
b. development of hypocalcemia with immobility.
c. fluid overload in the system.
d. lack of neurological control of the bladder.
ANS: A REF: 616
6. Which of the following is/are common effect(s) of prolonged immobility in children?
a. Delayed linear growth
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast?
a. Contracture
b. Muscle hypertrophy
c. Muscle atrophy
d. Increased osteoblastic activity
ANS: C REF: 613
2. Which of the following frequently causes decubitus ulcers?
a. Infection by resident flora
b. Ischemia at pressure points
c. Normal degenerative changes
d. Allergic reaction to adhesive tape or dressings
ANS: B REF: 614
3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to?
1. Orthostatic hypotension
2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate
3. Increased risk of both thrombi and emboli
4. Rapid, deep respirations
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
ANS: B REF: 614-615
4. What is a major factor predisposing to pulmonary infection in immobilized patients?
a. Decreased activity and demand for oxygen
b. Increased retention of CO2
c. Inability to sneeze forcefully
d. Stasis of secretions in the lungs
ANS: D REF: 615
5. Bladder infections are more likely to develop in immobilized patients because of:
a. stasis of urine in the urinary system.
b. development of hypocalcemia with immobility.
c. fluid overload in the system.
d. lack of neurological control of the bladder.
ANS: A REF: 616
6. Which of the following is/are common effect(s) of prolonged immobility in children?
a. Delayed linear growth
