Activity, Immobility, and Safe Movement Flashcards

1
Q

awareness of posture and movement

A

proprioception

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2
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balance

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equilibrium

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3
Q

increased muscle tone

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spasticity/hypertonicity

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4
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lack of muscle tone

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flaccidity/ hypotonicity

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5
Q

reduced blood flow

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ischemia

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6
Q

weakness on one side of the body

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hemiparesis

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7
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paralysis on one side of the body

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hemiplegia

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8
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lower body paralysis

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paraplegia

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9
Q

inability to move all four extremities

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quadriplegia

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10
Q

wasting

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atrophy

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11
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permanent fixation of a joint

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contracture

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12
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permanent plantar fixation

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footdrop

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13
Q

loss of bone mass due to lack of activity

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disuse osteoporosis

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14
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spontaneous breaks without trauma

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pathologic bone fracture

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15
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degrees of motion

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range of motion

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16
Q

patient moves joint independently

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active ROM

17
Q

nurse moves joint for patient

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passive ROM

18
Q

patient sits on the edge of the bed before standing

A

dangling

19
Q

manner of walking

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gait

20
Q

death of cells, tissues, or organs

A

nectrotic

21
Q

movement with constant muscle contraction

A

isotonic exercise

22
Q

tension and relaxation of muscle without joint movement

A

isometric exercise

23
Q

requires oxygen

A

aerobic exercise

24
Q

builds power and mass

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anaerobic exercise

25
Q

What effects does immobility have on the musculoskeletal system?

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-weakness
-decreased mucle tone
-decreased bone and muscles mass
-atrophy
-contractures

26
Q

What effects does immobility have on the nervous system?

A

-altered proprioception and equilibrium

27
Q

What effects does immobility have on the cardiopulmonary system?

A

-increased cardiac workload
-decreased lung expansion
-pooling secretions
-DVT
-activity intolerance

28
Q

Pooled blood combined with weakened calf muscles can lead to what.

A

DVT

29
Q

What effects does immobility have on nutrition?

A

-reduced BMR
-anorexia and nausea
-negative nitrogen balance if insufficient protein

30
Q

What effects does immobility have on elimination?

A

-urinary stasis
-constipation

31
Q

What effects does immobility have on skin?

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-pressure injury
-prolonged tissue ischemia

32
Q

What effects does immobility have on the mind?

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-isolation and sensory deprivation
-altered self concept
- disrupted sleep patterns

33
Q

What are some positioning devices?

A

-pillows
-splints/braces
-handrolls

34
Q

How can you promote lung expansion?

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-raise HOB
-frequent cough and deep breathing
-incentive spirometer
-turn and reposition

35
Q

How can you prevent DVT?

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-leg, ankle, and foot exercise
-ted tose or scd pumps
-avoid lower extremity pressure

36
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