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4 Practice Questions on Immobility Complications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Practice Questions on Immobility Complications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

Prolonged inactivity can reduce muscle strength and function. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient on prolonged bed rest is at risk for atelectasis. Which intervention best helps reduce this risk?

  1. A

    Encourage movement and deep breathing as tolerated.

  2. B

    Limit position changes to prevent fatigue.

  3. C

    Keep the patient flat in bed throughout the day.

  4. D

    Restrict coughing and deep breaths.

03
Written response
1 point

A patient with reduced mobility has persistent constipation despite appropriate self-care. What should be reviewed as a possible contributing factor?

04
Choose one
1 point

A patient who needs help turning has persistent redness over the sacrum. Which action is best?

  1. A

    Massage the red area to improve circulation.

  2. B

    Relieve pressure on the area, inspect the skin, and report the finding.

  3. C

    Keep the patient in the same position to avoid friction.

  4. D

    Place a doughnut-shaped cushion directly under the sacrum.

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

During transfers, reduce and to help protect the patient’s skin.

06
Choose one
1 point

A patient with limited mobility needs assistance with meals and oral hygiene. Which combination best supports pneumonia prevention?

  1. A

    Provide oral care, follow swallowing and aspiration precautions, and promote safe mobility.

  2. B

    Keep the patient lying flat during meals and postpone oral care.

  3. C

    Offer food while the patient is drowsy to reduce effort.

  4. D

    Avoid movement because it can make the patient cough.

07
Written response
1 point

When a patient is medically able to begin activity, what assisted exercise is listed as one possible starting point?

08
True or false
1 point

If a patient’s current condition makes activity unsafe, the activity should be adjusted or paused rather than continued automatically. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Choose all
1 point

A patient with reduced mobility has hard stools and is straining. Which actions can support bowel regularity when not contraindicated? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Encourage activity.

  2. B

    Encourage adequate fluids when appropriate.

  3. C

    Encourage fiber when appropriate.

  4. D

    Respond to the urge to have a bowel movement.

  5. E

    Restrict fluids and discourage movement.

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

When adding fiber to support bowel regularity, increase it and ensure .

11
Choose all
1 point

Which measures may be used to help prevent venous thromboembolism in a patient with limited mobility? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Encourage early movement when appropriate.

  2. B

    Use prescribed compression measures.

  3. C

    Give prescribed medication for prevention.

  4. D

    Massage the legs firmly as a routine prevention measure.

  5. E

    Use the same prevention measures for every patient regardless of risk or care plan.

12
Written response
1 point

What device may be used to support deep breathing when it is included in a patient’s plan of care?

13
Choose one
1 point

A bedbound patient with possible VTE suddenly develops shortness of breath and chest pain. What should the caregiver do?

  1. A

    Activate the emergency response according to local protocol.

  2. B

    Wait until the next day to report the symptoms.

  3. C

    Massage the calf firmly and reassess later.

  4. D

    Encourage vigorous leg exercise before seeking help.

14
Open ended
1 point

A weak patient has an order for assisted ambulation. Describe the safety steps the caregiver should take before and during the walk, including when to stop.

15
Written response
1 point

Which device may be used to encourage deep breathing for a patient on prolonged bed rest when it is included in the care plan?

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient asks why the care team recommends safe, progressive activity once the patient is medically able. Which explanation is best?

  1. A

    Inactivity can reduce muscle strength and function.

  2. B

    Bed rest quickly restores strength in the legs.

  3. C

    Exercise prevents every complication of illness.

  4. D

    Activity is appropriate even when a patient is medically unstable.

17
True or false
1 point

Sudden shortness of breath or chest pain in a patient at risk for venous thromboembolism may indicate a pulmonary embolism and requires an emergency response.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient with limited mobility needs help with meals and oral hygiene. Which combination best supports pneumonia prevention?

  1. A

    Provide oral care, follow swallowing and aspiration precautions, and promote safe mobility.

  2. B

    Keep the patient lying flat during meals and postpone oral care.

  3. C

    Offer food while the patient is drowsy to reduce effort.

  4. D

    Avoid movement because it can make the patient cough.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient with reduced mobility has hard stools and is straining. Which plan is most appropriate when not contraindicated?

  1. A

    Encourage activity, adequate fluids, and fiber, and respond to the urge to have a bowel movement.

  2. B

    Restrict fluids and discourage movement.

  3. C

    Add fiber but restrict fluids.

  4. D

    Tell the patient to ignore the urge until a scheduled time.

20
Choose one
1 point

A bedbound patient reports new pain and swelling in one calf. What should the caregiver do first?

  1. A

    Massage the calf firmly.

  2. B

    Report the new symptoms promptly and follow clinical instructions.

  3. C

    Apply a heating pad and wait until the next day.

  4. D

    Encourage vigorous leg exercise before reporting it.