Basic Geriatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Hoffman Wold
Basic Geriatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Hoffman Wold
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Chapter 19: Activity and Exercise
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | A “scrambled” message in the brain |
| b. | Longer time required to complete an activity |
| c. | Increased confusion |
| d. | Forget how to complete an activity |
ANS: B
Slowed transmission causes the older adult to take more time to complete an activity because the message must travel from the source to the brain and then from the brain to the parts of the body involved in completing the activity.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 306 OBJ: 2
TOP: Slowed Transmission KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
| a. | Fragility of the bones puts the patient at risk for fractures. |
| b. | Numbness in the feet and legs puts the patient at risk for a fall. |
| c. | Stiffened ligaments and tendons put the patient at risk for reduced flexibility. |
| d. | Moving heavy edematous limbs puts the patient at risk for fatigue. |
ANS: C
Arthritis limits joint movement; in turn, this reduces tendon and ligament flexibility, making them stiff and limiting mobility.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 306 OBJ: 5
TOP: Arthritis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
| a. | Moving his home office to a downstairs location |
| b. | Using public transportation rather than driving his own car |
| c. | Tilling the garden plot with a motor-driven tiller |
| d. | Visiting the senior center twice in 1 week to play dominoes |
ANS: A
Moving the office to avoid climbing stairs is related to reduced stamina.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 306 OBJ: 2
TOP: Stamina KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
| a. | Improve cardiovascular function |
| b. | Build muscle mass |
| c. | Improve dexterity |
| d. | Enhance balance |
ANS: A
Aerobic exercises such as walking and biking are focused on improving cardiovascular function.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 307 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aerobic Exercise KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
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