#1
Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure a patient's mobility?
Glasgow Coma Scale
Bradford Mobility Scale
Visual Analog Scale
Barthel Index
#2
Which factor is crucial for preventing falls in elderly patients with mobility issues?
Encouraging independence in all activities
Minimizing lighting in the environment
Using sedatives to keep the patient calm
Providing non-slip footwear
#3
What is the primary purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises in nursing care?
To improve cardiovascular health
To enhance muscular strength
To maintain or improve joint flexibility
To promote cognitive function
#4
Which nursing intervention is essential for preventing pressure ulcers in immobile patients?
Regular repositioning and turning
Administering pain medication
Increasing salt intake
Limiting fluid intake
#5
What is the primary purpose of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in mobility assessment?
To assess cognitive function
To measure balance and mobility
To evaluate lung capacity
To test visual acuity
#6
In the context of nursing care for immobile patients, what is the significance of passive range of motion (PROM) exercises?
To improve cardiovascular health
To enhance muscular strength
To maintain joint flexibility when the patient is unable to move independently
To promote cognitive function
#7
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention to promote mobility in bedridden patients?
Encouraging prolonged periods of immobility
Providing a low-protein diet
Regularly turning and repositioning the patient
Administering sedatives
#8
Which joint is commonly affected in patients with osteoarthritis, impacting their mobility?
Hip joint
Shoulder joint
Elbow joint
Wrist joint
#9
In the context of mobility assessment, what does the term 'ambulation' refer to?
The act of swallowing
The ability to walk or move from place to place
The process of breathing
The ability to hear and interpret sounds
#10
Which musculoskeletal condition is characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine and can impact mobility?
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
#11
What is the primary purpose of the Morse Fall Scale in healthcare settings?
To assess nutritional status
To measure pain intensity
To predict the risk of falling in patients
To evaluate respiratory function
#12
In mobility assessment, what does the term 'orthostatic hypotension' refer to?
Decrease in bone density
A sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing
Abnormal curvature of the spine
Impaired joint mobility
#13
What is the purpose of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) in the assessment of mobility?
To measure cognitive function
To assess pain intensity
To evaluate the patient's level of independence in daily activities
To predict the risk of pressure ulcers
#14
What is the primary purpose of the Romberg test in the assessment of mobility and balance?
To measure lung capacity
To assess cognitive function
To evaluate joint flexibility
To assess balance with eyes closed and open