MDC 4 EXAM 2 FINAL EXAM PAPER 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ - spread your feet far apart to lower the center of gravity
- lifting an object from the floor, flex your hips,
knees, and back.
- bring the object to thigh level, bending your knees and keeping
your back straight.
- stand up while holding the object as close as possible to your
body, bringing the load to the center of gravity to
increase stability and decrease back strain.
- face the direction of movement
*ATI Ch. 14 p.73-76 Answer: How does a nurse maintain balance and
body posture when lifting?
◉ to stretch (before and after exercise) to promote ROM Answer:
Patient education for flexibility
◉ · Improves pulmonary circulation (keeping the tissue well
oxygenated, healthy, and elastic.)
,· Improves gas exchange at the alveolar-capillary membrane, and
overall aerobic capacity.
· Dilates bronchioles to increase ventilation/gas exchange. Answer:
What are the benefits of regular exercise on the Respiratory System?
◉ · Improves skeletal development in children.*****
· Increases muscle mass, strength, power, and endurance.
· Improves flexibility.
· Increases coordination.
· Helps maintain joint structure and function; reduces risk of
osteoarthritis.
· Improves bone mass and mineral density.***important for our
older patients
· Improves gait speed, stability, and balance.
· Facilitates weight management.
· Decreases adipose surrounding organs. Answer: What are the
benefits of regular exercise on the Musculoskeletal System?
◉ · Improves appetite.
· Improves abdominal muscle tone.
· Decreases risk of colon cancer.
· Walking increases peristalsis*** Answer: What are the benefits of
regular exercise on the Gastrointestinal System?
, ◉ · Improves skin tone as a result of improved circulation (so
improved turnover of skin cells). Answer: What are the benefits of
regular exercise on the Integumentary System?
◉ · Reduces susceptibility to minor viral illnesses.
· Reduces systemic inflammation.
· Improves bone mass with aging; reduces risk of osteoporosis.
· Reduces risk of falls and helps older adults maintain an
independent lifestyle.
· Important for patients with an inflammatory disorder*** Answer:
What are the benefits of regular exercise on the Immune System?
◉ · Boosts energy level.
· Release endorphins, which assist with pain control and stress
management.
· Improves self-esteem and body image.
· Provides a nonpharmacological way to relieve symptoms of anxiety
and depression.
· Leads to positive outlook and sense of optimism.
· Promotes clearer thinking and improved memory in older adults.
· Enhances feelings of well-being and diminishes depressive
symptoms.
· Relieves some stress.
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ - spread your feet far apart to lower the center of gravity
- lifting an object from the floor, flex your hips,
knees, and back.
- bring the object to thigh level, bending your knees and keeping
your back straight.
- stand up while holding the object as close as possible to your
body, bringing the load to the center of gravity to
increase stability and decrease back strain.
- face the direction of movement
*ATI Ch. 14 p.73-76 Answer: How does a nurse maintain balance and
body posture when lifting?
◉ to stretch (before and after exercise) to promote ROM Answer:
Patient education for flexibility
◉ · Improves pulmonary circulation (keeping the tissue well
oxygenated, healthy, and elastic.)
,· Improves gas exchange at the alveolar-capillary membrane, and
overall aerobic capacity.
· Dilates bronchioles to increase ventilation/gas exchange. Answer:
What are the benefits of regular exercise on the Respiratory System?
◉ · Improves skeletal development in children.*****
· Increases muscle mass, strength, power, and endurance.
· Improves flexibility.
· Increases coordination.
· Helps maintain joint structure and function; reduces risk of
osteoarthritis.
· Improves bone mass and mineral density.***important for our
older patients
· Improves gait speed, stability, and balance.
· Facilitates weight management.
· Decreases adipose surrounding organs. Answer: What are the
benefits of regular exercise on the Musculoskeletal System?
◉ · Improves appetite.
· Improves abdominal muscle tone.
· Decreases risk of colon cancer.
· Walking increases peristalsis*** Answer: What are the benefits of
regular exercise on the Gastrointestinal System?
, ◉ · Improves skin tone as a result of improved circulation (so
improved turnover of skin cells). Answer: What are the benefits of
regular exercise on the Integumentary System?
◉ · Reduces susceptibility to minor viral illnesses.
· Reduces systemic inflammation.
· Improves bone mass with aging; reduces risk of osteoporosis.
· Reduces risk of falls and helps older adults maintain an
independent lifestyle.
· Important for patients with an inflammatory disorder*** Answer:
What are the benefits of regular exercise on the Immune System?
◉ · Boosts energy level.
· Release endorphins, which assist with pain control and stress
management.
· Improves self-esteem and body image.
· Provides a nonpharmacological way to relieve symptoms of anxiety
and depression.
· Leads to positive outlook and sense of optimism.
· Promotes clearer thinking and improved memory in older adults.
· Enhances feelings of well-being and diminishes depressive
symptoms.
· Relieves some stress.
