Immobility

Question 0

Mobility

Answer 0

A persons ability to move freely

Question 1

Dangers of immobility

Answer 1

Effects every system in the body

Question 2

Immobility

Answer 2

Refers to the inability to move freely

Question 3

Bed rest

Answer 3

An intervention that restricts patients to bed for therapeutic reasons

Question 4

Negative nitrogen balance

Answer 4

Excretes more nitrogen then what is being taken in

Question 5

Hypostatic pneumonia

Answer 5

Inflammation of the lung from stasis or pooling of secretions

Question 6

Thrombus

Answer 6

An accumulation of platelets, fibrin, clotting factors, and the cellular elements of the blood attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery

Question 7

Joint contracture

Answer 7

Abnormal and possibly permanent condition characterized by fixation of the joint, the joint cant achieve full ROM. Contracture’s can occur as soon as 8 hours after immobility

Question 8

Foot drop

Answer 8

Foot is permanently fixed in plantar flexion

Question 9

Renal calculi

Answer 9

Calcium stones that lodge in the renal pelvis or pass through the ureters

Question 10

Pressure ulcer

Answer 10

Impairment of skin as a result of prolonged ischemia (decreased blood supply)

Question 11

Embolus

Answer 11

A dislodged venous thrombus. Can travel to the lungs and impair circulation and oxygenation

Question 12

Dangers of immobility-respiratory

Answer 12

Rib cage trapped potentially causing poor expansion ability,collapsed alveoli, decreased cough, bacteria pools and decreased in O2 in blood and increase of CO2 and higher levels of confusion

Question 13

Coughing and deep breath

Answer 13

Are encouraged, expands and inflates lungs

Question 14

Skeletal system functions

Answer 14

Supports body.
Motion
Manufactures blood cells
Offers protection

Question 15

Urinary system

Answer 15

Urinary stasis which causes UTI’s. urinary stones. And incontinence.

Question 16

Skeletal system. Deformities, osteoporosis, foot drop.. Ambulation is ultimate prevention

Answer 16

Stiffness in joints

Question 17

Urinary system interventions

Answer 17

Offer adequate fluids. Offer bowel/bladder emptying. Assist with elimination, allow patient to sit in normal position. Avoid catheters and change positions frequently to mobilize urine.

Question 18

G/I immobility causes

Answer 18

Anorexia/malnutrition. Increased flatus. Decreased appetite. Constipation. Fecal impaction

Question 19

G/I interventions

Answer 19

Encourage exercise and walking. Push fluids and fiber. Refer to patients normal routine. Position in normal positions for elimination. Avoid fecal impaction.

Question 20

Integumentary system hazards

Answer 20

Pressure wounds. Excessive dryness

Question 21

Integumentary system functions

Answer 21

Protects from infections, injury, fluid loss and helps control body temp.

Question 22

Integumentary system interventions

Answer 22

Position frequently, every 1-2 hours or PRN. Encourage and offer fluids. And ensue adequate nutritional and fluid intake

Question 23

Common emotional changes with immobility

Answer 23

Depression. Behavioral changes. Changes in sleep/wake cycle. Impaired coping

Question 24

Common behavioral changes

Answer 24

Hostility. Belligerence. Giddiness. Withdrawal. Confusion.