Patient Mobility

What is a negative effect of long periods of joint immobility?

• Improved muscle strength.

• Enhanced flexibility.

• Negative effects on tendons and muscles.

• Increased energy levels.

What does exercise help prevent in muscles?

• Contractures, atony, and atrophy

• Increased fat storage

• Bone density loss

• Hair growth

How does exercise benefit circulation?

• Promotes circulation to prevent thrombus and embolus formation

• Decreases blood flow

• Causes blood clots

• Reduces oxygen levels

Which of the following is improved by exercise?

• Coordination

• Laziness

• Fatigue

• Stress

What is body alignment?

• The optimal placement of body parts for efficient use of bones and muscles

• The way a person walks

• The speed at which a person moves

• The flexibility of muscles

What does using good body mechanics lead to?

• Good posture

• Faster running speed

• Increased appetite

• Better eyesight

Who is essential to promoting the mobility of patients?

• Teachers

• Healthcare workers

• Engineers

• Artists

What is one benefit of maintaining good posture?

• Increasing stress on bones and joints

• Aligning bones and joints, reducing any stress that may occur

• Weakening the spine and muscles

• Increasing wear and tear on joints

How does good posture affect energy levels?

• It depletes energy

• It has no effect on energy

• It conserves energy

• It increases energy consumption

What impact does good posture have on the spine and muscles?

• Weakening the spine and muscles

• Strengthening the spine and muscles

• No impact on the spine and muscles

• Increasing stress on the spine and muscles