Activity And Mobility Flashcards
ROM: inversion
Turning feet, ankles inward
ROM: eversion
Turning ankles, feet outward
Dorsiflexion
Pointing feet upward
Plantar flexion
Pointing feet downward
Thrombophlebitis
Formation of a clot in the vein with irritation of the inner lining of that vessels walls
Embolus
A moving blood clot
Cardiac reserve
The heart’s maximum working capacity.
potential of the heart to increase output and blood pressure above its normal level in response to bodily needs
Renal stasis
Stoppage or slowing down of urine flow
can be caused by bedrest
Symptoms of renal calculi (kidney stones)
Kidney stones can be caused by bed rest.
Symptoms are : severe back pain diaphoresis bleeding on urination Oliguria
Pathological fracture
Caused by disease process not by injury.
the process is bone reabsorption. Calcium is depleted from bone in released into the blood.
Rickets
Vitamin D deficiency.
softening and bending of the bone related to lack of vitamin D and insufficient exposure to sunlight.
Goniometer
Measures Degree of joint movement
used by physical therapists
Sim’s position vs. Lateral side-lying position
Sim’s: Patient lies on one side with both knees flexed.
Lateral side lying: Bottom leg is straight
2 specific reasons that passive ROM is done
Prevent muscle atrophy
Maintain joint mobility
(Not to decrease muscle pain)
