Deck 1 Flashcards
Causes of poor posture
Muscle Weakness
Body Deformities
Lax Ligaments
Soft Tissue tightness
Abnormal Muscle tone
Abnormal pelvis angles or joint positions
Areas at risk for pressure sores in Supine
Back of head, Scapulae, elbows, sacrum, heels
Areas at risk for pressure sores in Prone
Toes, Patella, iliac crest, acromion process, ear/cheek
Areas at risk for pressure sores in Side-lying
Malleoli, Medial/Lateral Condyle, Greater Trochanter, Acromion process, ear
Areas at risk for pressure sores in Sitting
Scapulae, Sacrum/Cocyx, Ischial Tuberosities, Heels
Normal Resting BP for Adults
Less than 120/80
Normal Resting BP for Children
97 - 120/57 - 80
Normal Resting BP for Infants
72 - 104//37 - 56
Normal Resting BP for Geriatrics
130/80
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood sugar)
Shakiness, Sweating, Confusion
Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
Fatigue, Thirst, Blurry Vision
Shock
Low BP, rapid or weak pulse, cool/clammy skin, rapid breathing
Autonomic Hyperflexion
High Bp, rapid or weak pulse, Profuse sweating, bradycardia, flushed skin
Orthostatic Hypertension
Dizziness, faintness, blurry vision from standing up too fast
Seizure
Contractions, loss of consciousness, frothing, convulsions