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4 Mobility and Safe Movement Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Mobility and Safe Movement, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

Written response

1 point

What term describes the ability to change and control body position?

True or false

1 point

True or false: A patient’s readiness for movement should be assessed before each mobilization, even if the patient moved safely earlier.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

Before a transfer, lock the wheels and use footwear.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is unable to bear weight reliably and cannot consistently follow directions. Which action is safest when planning a bed-to-chair transfer?

A
Proceed with a stand-pivot transfer while a caregiver supports the patient under the arms.
B
Do not proceed with a standing transfer; follow the care-plan method and use an appropriate lift or assistance.
C
Ask the patient to try standing first, then decide whether more help is needed.
D
Manually lift the patient to the chair if the transfer route is clear.

Choose all

1 point

Which problems can prolonged immobility contribute to? Select all that apply.

A
Pressure injuries
B
Venous stasis and deep-vein thrombosis
C
Improved respiratory function
D
Reduced respiratory function
E
Constipation
F
Increased joint range of motion

True or false

1 point

True or false: Prescribed range-of-motion exercises replace walking or weight-bearing activity whenever those activities are appropriate.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What type of range-of-motion exercise is performed by the patient with help?

Fill in the blank

1 point

During range-of-motion exercises, move a limb slowly through its comfortable range and never a movement.

Choose one

1 point

A patient reports that breathing is more comfortable when upright. Which positioning choice may help, if appropriate for the patient’s clinical needs?

A
Elevating the head of the bed prevents all pressure injuries.
B
Keeping the limbs unsupported preserves joint movement.
C
Elevating the head of the bed may ease breathing when appropriate.
D
A single fixed position prevents stiffness for every patient.

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1 point

Before helping a patient mobilize, which information should be assessed to guide whether and how to proceed? Select all that apply.

A
Relevant activity, weight-bearing, and movement precautions
B
Strength, ability to bear weight, and ability to sit unsupported
C
Whether the patient completed the planned distance after mobilization
D
Alertness and symptoms such as dizziness or weakness
E
Footwear and environmental hazards

Choose one

1 point

A patient is walking with a cane and has a weaker left leg. Using the usual sequence, which pattern should the caregiver reinforce, unless the care team has given device-specific instructions?

A
Move the stronger leg first, then the cane and weaker leg.
B
Move the cane and weaker leg, then the stronger leg.
C
Move the cane and stronger leg, then the weaker leg.
D
Move both legs first, then advance the cane.

True or false

1 point

True or false: New one-sided leg swelling or pain, or sudden shortness of breath, should be treated as a concerning change and reported.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

After assisting a patient with walking, which documentation best captures the mobility activity and its outcome?

A
Record only that the patient was helped to walk.
B
Record the planned walking distance, even if the patient did not complete it.
C
Record the assistance and equipment used, activity completed, response, and any symptoms or changes.
D
Record the patient’s symptoms but omit the assistance and equipment used.

Open ended

1 point

A patient becomes unusually short of breath and unsteady partway through an assisted walk. Describe the immediate actions you would take and what you would document.

Choose one

1 point

A caregiver is assisting with a transfer using the method and equipment selected for the patient. Which body-mechanics approach best reduces caregiver injury risk?

A
Keep the patient at arm’s length and twist to face the destination.
B
Keep the patient close, maintain a stable stance and neutral back, and bend at the hips and knees.
C
Bend at the waist while keeping the knees straight so the transfer is quicker.
D
Manually lift the patient whenever the caregiver can maintain a straight back.

Written response

1 point

Which type of range-of-motion exercise is performed by the patient without caregiver help?

Choose one

1 point

Which action should be taken before a patient transfer?

A
Begin the transfer before checking the equipment so the patient is not kept waiting.
B
Clear the route, prepare the destination, and check the equipment.
C
Ask the patient to stand while the destination is being prepared.
D
Move nearby obstacles only if the patient encounters them.

Choose one

1 point

Before assisting a patient to walk, what should you do first to assess readiness?

A
Start walking immediately if the patient can stand.
B
Have the patient sit after walking to check for dizziness.
C
Help the patient sit at the bedside and check for dizziness or intolerance before walking.
D
Skip sitting at the bedside when the patient is using a recommended assistive device.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with reduced mobility is at risk for constipation. Which plan best supports elimination, assuming there are no fluid or diet restrictions?

A
Encourage fluids and fiber when not restricted, activity as tolerated, and regular toileting.
B
Limit fluids and discourage activity so the patient can conserve energy.
C
Use regular toileting but avoid fiber and fluids for an immobile patient.
D
Wait for the patient to request toileting and avoid activity until bowel function changes.

Written response

1 point

A patient with limited mobility develops new swelling and pain in one leg. What complication could these symptoms indicate?