Exam 1- Chapter 25 Flashcards
Define mobility:
The ability to move freely within the environment.
What are the musculoskeletal system components of mobility?
- Bones
- Muscles
- Ligaments
What are the physiological components of mobility?
- Alignment and posture
- Balance
- Coordinated movement
- Body mechanics?
- Exercise
- Characteristics of normal movement
Define body mechanics:
Using alignment, posture, and balance in a coordinated effort to perform activities such as lifting, bending, and moving.
What are the principle of body mechanics- general rules?
- Assess the situation carefully before acting.
- Use the large muscle groups of the legs.
- Work at the appropriate height for body position.
- Use mechanical lifts or assistance when possible.`
What are the lifespan considerations of mobility?
- Newborn and infant: ?
- Toddler and preschooler: ?
- Child and adolescent: ?
- Adult and older adult: ?
What are factors affecting mobility?
- Lifestyle and habits
- Intact musculoskeletal system
- Circulation and oxygenation
- Energy
- Congenital problems
- Affective disorders
- Therapeutic modalities
What are manifestations of altered mobility?
- Decreased muscle strength and tone
- Altered gait
- Falls
- Decreased joint flexibility
- Pain on movement
- Activity intolerance
What is the difference between pain on movement and activity intolerance?
Pain on movement: ?
Activity Intolerance: Insufficient physiologic or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.
What are the impacts of immobility on physiological function?
- Muscle atrophy and weakness
- Contractures and joint pain
- Increased cardiac workload
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Thrombus formation and embolism
- Decreased lung expansion
- Negative nitrogen balance
- Anorexia
- Disuse osteoporosis
- Impaired immunity
- Pressure ulcers
- Urinary stasis
- UTIs
- Renal calculi
- Constipation
- Sleep and rest disturbance
What are the impacts of immobility on psychosocial function?
- Cognition and pain
- Self-perception and self-concept
- Roles and relationships
- Coping and stress intolerance
- Sexuality
What are nursing diagnoses related to mobility?
- Impaired physical mobility
- Impaired walking
- Impaired wheelchair mobility
- Activity intolerance
- Risk for falls-Risk for disuse syndrome
What are some community-based interventions in relation to mobility?
- Patient teaching
- Environmental assessment and modification
- Community resources
