Author Question: The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with severe elbow pain. ... (Read 62 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with severe elbow pain. Of the following situations, which would cause the nurse to suspect a ligament tear or joint fracture?

a. Range of motion of the elbow is limited.
b. Joint motion is greater than normal.
c. The patient has arthritis.
d. The elbow cannot be moved (frozen).

Question 2

Which of the following exercise activities would most likely provide the opportunity for mind-body awareness?

a. Warm-up activity
b. Resistance training
c. Aerobic exercise
d. Cool-down activity

johnharpe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Increased mobility (beyond normal) of a joint may indicate connective tissue disorders, ligament tears, or possible joint fractures. Limited range of motion often indicates inflammation such as arthritis, fluid in the joint, altered nerve supply, or contractures (frozen joints).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The cool-down period allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning and provides an opportunity to combine movement such as stretching with relaxation-enhancing mind-body awareness. The warm-up activity prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury. Aerobic exercise includes running, bicycling, jumping rope, and so forth, and is the main portion of exercise activity; it precedes the cool-down period. Resistance training increases muscle strength and endurance and is associated with improved performance of daily activities but not with enhancing mind-body awareness.