The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient's Functional Performance

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient's functional performance.What assessment parameters will be most important in this assessment?

• A) Continence assessment, gait assessment, feeding assessment, dressing assessment, transfer assessment
• B) Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), vital signs assessment
• C) Sleep assessment, energy assessment, memory assessment, concentration assessment
• D) Healthy individual, volunteers at church, works part time, takes care of family and house

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Definitions:

Static Training

A form of exercise involving muscle contractions without visible movement in the angle of the joint, focusing on strength.

Isometric Training

Physical training that involves the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint.

Isotonic Training

Physical training that involves movements or exercises where the muscle length changes against a constant load or resistance, commonly used to build muscle strength and endurance.

Muscle Strength

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance, essential for physical fitness and performing daily activities.