knowledge assessment II Flashcards
body mechanics
coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems
alignment and balance
also refers to posture
gravity
weight force exerted on the body
friction
force that occurs in a direction opposite to movement
decubitis
pressure ucler
decubitus
bed lying
shear
a gravity force pushing down on the patient’s body with resistance between the patient and the chair of bed
skeletal system
- provides attachments for muscles and ligaments, protects vital organs, aids in calcium regulation
- provides leverage for mobility
- bones are long, short, flat, or irregular
- joints, ligaments, tendons, cartilage
muscule movement and posture
skeletal muscles are working elements of movement
nervous system and musculoskeletal system
regulates movement and posture
mobility refers to
a person’s ability to move about freely
immobility refers to
inability to move about freely
factors influencing mobility
immobility
bed rest
effects of muscular deconditioning
disuse atrophy
physiological
psychological
social
why bedrest?
- reduces oxygen needs
- decreases pain levels
- helps regaining of strength
- uninteruppted rest has psychological and emotional benefits
types of bed rest
bed rest
bed rest with bathroom privileges
immobility may be
- temporary, such as following surgery of total knee replacement
- permanent, such as parplegia
- sudden onset, such as fractured arm and leg following MV accident
- slow onset, such as mutliple sclerosis
pathological influences on mobility
- postural abnormalities
- muscle abnormalities
- damage to CNS
- musculoskeletal trauma
metabolic effects of MSS
endocrine
calcium absoprtion
GI function
respiratory effects of bed rest
atelectasis and hypostatic pneumonia
CV effects of bed rest
orthostatic hypotension
thrombus
MS changes due to bed rset
loss of endurance
loss of muscle mass
decreased stability and balance
muscle effects from bed rest
loss of muscle mass
muscle atrophy
skeletal effects of bed rest
impaired calcium absorption
joint abnormalities
urinary effects of bed rest
urinary stasis
renal calculi
uti
integumentary effects of bed rest
pressure ulcer
ischemia (inadequate blood supply)
changes in mobility alter
endocrine metabolism
calcium reabsorption
functioning of GI system
endocrine system helps
maintain homeostasis
immobility disrupts normal metabolic functioning and causes
- decreased metabolic rate
- altered metabolism
- GI distrubances
decrease in BMR due to immobility
altered metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins causing:
- fluid electrolute and calcium imablances which causes:
- GI disturbances which causes:
- decrease in appetitie and decrease in peristalsis
anthropometric measurements
height
weight
skin folds
nutrition and metabolism assessment
- anthropometric measurements
- fluid intake and outpt
- lab tests for electrolyte imbalances/nutritional status
- assess ability to fight and heal infection
- assess urinary and bowel elimination status
- auscultate bowels
interventions for inadequate nutrition and metabolism
- provide high calorie diet
- provide high protein diet
- supplemental vitamin B and C
- monitor and evaluate I&Os
- assess food intake
immobility and respiratory system
- decreased respiratory movement (lung expansion) resulting in decreased oxygenation and carbon dioxide exchange
- pooling (stasis) of secretions
- decreased and weakened respiratory muscles resulting in atelectasis and hypostatic pnemonia
- decreased cough response
respiratory assessment
observe chest movements
auscultate for pulmonary secretions
check O2
observe for respiratory difficulties
maintain pt airway
assess client ability to expectorate secretions
assess secretions for color, amount, and consistency
use suction if client is unable to expectorate secretions
interventions of immobility on respiratory system
- reposition client q1-2hrs
- teach client to turn, cough, and deep breathe (TCDB) q1-2hrs
- teach client to yawn every hour while awake
- teach client to use incentive spirometer 10x/hr while awake
- implement chest physiotherapy (CPT): auscultate lungs for effectiveness of chest or respiratory therapy
- teach client to consume a minimum of 2000 mL of fluid unless on restricted intake
immobility on CV system
- orthostatic hypotension
- increased cardiac workload BUT decreased cardiac output leading to poor cardiac effectiveness causing…
- increased oxygenation requirements
- less fluid volume
- stasis of blood in legs
- thrombus formation
most dangerous complication of immbolity
thrombus formation
assessment of CV
BP measurements w/ postural changes
pulse
edema
increase activity ASAP
“dangling” feet before standing
prevntion of venous stasis
- anti-embolic stockings (TED hose)
- sequential compression devices (SCD)
- avoid placing pillows under knees or lower extremities, crossing legs, wearing tight clothes around waist or on legs, sitting for long periods of time
anti-embolic stocking
never massage extremities
observe S/S of DVT
nursing interventions for CV system
- increase activity ASAP
- change position as often as possible
- perform isometric exercises to increase tolerance for activity
- perform ROM (ankle pumps or knee flexion)
- increase fluid intake
- give low dose heparin (5,000 units q8-12hr)
- contact PCP if assessment data indicates venous thrombosis
musculoskeletal changes
lean body mass loss
muscle weakness/atrophy
skeletal effects
disuse osteoporosis
joint contracture
mobility assessment
- gait (style of walking)
- exercise (physical activity for conditioning the body, improving health, and maintaining fitness0
- activity tolerance (physiological, emotional, developmental)
infants, toddlers, preschoolers and immobility
prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills, intellectual development, or musculoskeletal development
adolescents and immobility
delayed in gaining independence and in accomplishing skills
social isolation
adults and immobility
physiological systems at risk
changes in family and social structures
older adults and immobility
decreased physical activity
hormonal changes
bone reabsorption
body alignment is used for
- determining normal physical cahnges
- ID deviations in body alignment
- pt awareness of posture
- ID postural learning needs
- ID trauma, muscle damage, or nerve dysfunction
- obtaining info on incorrect alignment (ie: fatigue, malnutrition, psychological problems
examples of body alignment
siting
standing
laying
contractures
develop in joints not moved periodically through their full ROM
ROM can be performed in
neck
shoulder
elbow
forearm
wrist
fingers and thumb
hip
knee
foot
toes
nursing interventions for MS
- individalized progressive exercise program
- active and passive ROM
- continuous passive motion (CPM)
- nutritional intake of calcim
- use of assistive devices for ADLs
immobility on elimination
- urinary stasis
- UTI (decreased fluid intake, poor perineal care, and indwelling Foley catheters resulting in UTI
- renal calculi (change in calcium metabolism with hypercalcemia resulting in renal calculi
elimination intervention
- force fluids
- record I&Os
- perineal care
- promote urination by pouring warm water over perineal area if client has difficulty
- insert straight or foley catherter is bladder is distended
- strain urine if there are stones
immobility on GI
decreased peristalsis
constipation
fecal impaction
GI assessment
body measurements daily
observe for passage of liquid stools
GI interventions
- assess bowel sounds
- record BM
- maintain hydration (at least 2,000 mL)
- teach client to consume diet including fruits, veggies, and high fibers
- give stool softner, use laxatives, cathartics, or enemas as last resort
- digital removal of fecal impactions
immobility on skin
pressure ulcers (inflammation + ischemia)
older adults at greater risk for
any break in skin which is difficult to heal causing further immobilization
break in skin is called a
bedsore, pressure sore, or decubitus ulcer
skin assessment
- nutritional status
- position and risk with each
- ID client at risk
- observe for skin breakdown
skin interventions
- pressure support devices (position client using corrective devices such as pillows, foot boots, trochanter rolls, and wedge pillows)
- turn client every 1-2 hrs
- use therapuetic beds if client is in a bed for an extended time
- teach client who can move independently to shift weight at least every 15 minutes
provide client sitting in chair with a device to decrease pressure
limit sitting to less than 2 hrs
skin breakdown prevention
- prevention
- ID at risk clients
- nutritional exam
- daily skin exam
- perineal care
- skin care products
- stimulate circulation
treating skin breakdown
keep area dry and clean
change dressings prn
increase protein, calories, and vitamins
effects of immobility on psychosocial issues
- emotional and behavioral responses: hostility, giddiness, fear, anxiety
- sensory alterations: altered sleep patterns, frequent dozing disrupts nighttime sleep, sleep in unfamiliar noisy place can be stressful
- cognition and perception: preoccupation with somatic complaints, difficlty with time perception, difficulty understand and following directions, crying and other outbursts, confusion, visual and auditory hallucinations
- changes in coping: depression, dejection
psychosocial assessment
- support by significant others, health care team
- knowledge of exercise and activity
- readiness to change behavior
- program customized to personal needs
psychosocial issues
identity and self esteem
cultural and ethnic influence
family and social support
nursing interventions fro psychosocial responses
- socialization
- meaningful stimuli
- maintenance of body image
- avoid sleep interruptions
- utilize resources ie, pastoral care, social services
- involve pt in daily care
- have nurses and staff interact
maintain orientation to
time (clock and calendar)
person (call by name, introduce self)
place (talk about treatments and therapy and length of stay)
evaluation
have pt goals been met?
if pt goals haven’t been met…
- are there ways to assist increasing acitvity?
- which activities are you having trouble completing?
- how do you feel about not being able to dress yourself and make own meals?
- which exercises do you find most helpful?
- what goals for activity would you like to set now?
safety guidelines
- communicate clearly
- mentally review transfer steps
- assess patient mobility and strength
- determine assistance if needed
- raise side rail on opposite side of bed
- arrange equipment
- evaluate body alligment
- understand use of equipment
- educate patient
process of kidneys
kidneys secrete renin which combines with liver production of angiotensinogen
converts into angiotensin and then th elungs produce angiotensinogen coverting enzyme to create angiotensin II
angiotensin II combines with ADH secretion to pituitary gland causing
reabsorption of H2O
angiotensin II causes
vasoconstriction to increase BP
angiotensin II combines with aldosterone causing
reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- causing body to hold onto water
increase in sympathetic activity from presence of angiotensin II causes
increase in BP
components of GU system
kidneys
ureters
bladder
urethra
function of kidneys
- filter waste products
- fluid and electrolyte balance (Na+, K+, Cl-, HCO3-)
- red blood cell formation (erythropoiesis)
- BP regulation (renin-angiotensin system)
- maintains calcium and phosphate regulation
once urinary system fails…
all organs will be affected
common urinary elimination problems
- urinary retention
- UTI
- urinary incontinence
- urinary diversions
uterostomy
creates different way to expel urine from body
“make bladder”
factors affecting urination
- developmental considerations
- food and fluid intake
- sociocultural and psychological variables
- activity and muscle tone
- surgical procedurs
- diagnostic procedures
- pathologic conditions
- pain
- meds
infants GU
- 15-60mL/kg/day
- produce 8-10 wet diapers per day
- no voluntary control
children GU
- cannot control urination till18-24mo
- toilet training: involves mature neuromuscular system and adequate communication skills
GU problems in children
enuresis
nocturnal enuresis
elderly GU
- changes in kidney and bladder function
- urgency and frequency are common
- loss of bladder elasticity and muscle tone leads to nocturia and incomplete emptying of bladder
- mobility, cognition, and manual dexterity problems
frequency of urination
- depends on amount of urine produced
- most healthy people do not void during sleeping hours
- first urine is good for UA
- stagnation of urine in bladder serves as good medium for bacterial growth
when body is funcitoning well…
kidneys maintain the balance between fluid intake and output
when body is dehydrated…
kidneys reabsorb fluid
with fluid overload
kidneys excrete large amounts of fluid
foods/fluids affecting urine output
- increased urine output: coffee, tea, cola, alcohol
- decreased urine output: high Na+ foods
muscle tone GU
- abdominal wall muscles
- pelvic floor muscles (prolonged mobility, childbirth, menopausal muscle atrophy)
- trama
- long term catheterization
cultural norms of GU
privacy (urinary hesitancy)
facilities
gender GU
proper positioning
psychological factors of GU issues
anxiety
stress (urgency, frequency, muscle tension: difficulty to relax abdominal and perineal muscles can cause retention)
surgical procedures GU
- NPO status
- anesthetic and narcotic analgesics slow GFR and impairs sensory and motor impulses
- lower abdominal and pelvic area with local trauma causes edema and inflammation
- urinary retention
pathological conditions affecting urinary elimination
- immobility problems and impaired communication
- alteration in cognition
- neurological conditions
- CV and metabolic disorders
- kidney/bladder infections
- hypertrophy of prostate (male)
- kidney stones
pain GU
suppression of urge to void with presence of pain in urinary tract
delayed micturition with painful musculoskeletal joints as with arthritis
diuretics
prevent reabsorption of water
anticholinergic meds
side effects urinary retention such as meds to reduce bladder spasms
nephrotoxic meds
can damage kidneys
ex. gentamycin or long term use of asprin or ibuprofen
analgesics and tranquilizers
suppress CNS, diminishing effectivness of neural reflex
diuretics make urine
pale yellow
rifampin (antibacterial for TB) make urine
orange
elavil (antidepressant) makes urine
green or blue-green
levodopa (parkinsons) makes urine
brown or black
risk factors for GU issues
being a women
individuals with indwelling urinary catheter
individuals with diabetes mellitus
being a women
- viral infection anywhere else in body puts woman at risk for UTI
- sexually active females
- postmenopausal women
assessment of GU
- through pt eyes
- self care ability
- cultural considerations
- environmental factors
- nursing history (pattern of urination, symptoms of urinary alterations)
regular urinalysis includes
- color
- specific gravity
- glucose
- clarity
- pH
- odor
- protein
- ketones
- glucose
- microscopic analysis: RBC, WBC, casts, crystals, pathogens
normal output
adult - 0.5mL - 1mL/kg/hr
less than 30mL may indicate kidney failure
bladder capacity
normal: 500-600mL
normal void: 300mL
urge to void: 150mL-250mL
pale straw to amber
normal
more concentrated in morning
straw - overhydration
dark red
bleeding from kidneys or ureters
bright red
bleeding from bladder or urethra
certain foods - beets, rhubarb, blackberries
dark amber
fever or dehydration
high levels of bilirubin (liver dysfunction)
clarity
- translucent or clear when fresh
- as urine stands and cools, becomes cloudy
- cloudy or foamy in freshly voided urine may indicate RBCs WBCs bacteria vaginal discharge sperm or prostatic fluid
- kidney disease
- infection
odor
aromatic; as it stands it develops an ammonia odor because of bacterial action
foul - infection (UTI)
strong sweet or fruity odor - diabetes, starvation
pH of urine
- normal: 4.6-8.0
- average 6.0
- indicates acid base balance
< 7 = acid
acidosis, starvation, dehydration, diet high in meat or cranberries
> 7 = base
infection, UTI, vomitting, diet high in fruits and veggies
specific gravity
measure of concentration of dissolved solids in urine
normal: 1.005-1.030
high specific gravity
concentrated
dehydration (vomiting, diarrhea), reduced renal BF, increased ADH, glycosuria, proteinuria
low specific gravity
dilute urine
overhydration, early renal disease, decreased ADH (diabetes insipidus)
urinalysis
clean
first void is best
sent to lab within 2 hrs
clean-voided or midstream
relatively sterile
culture and sensitivity
sterile or clean voided
sensitivity to ID specific bacteria - change antibiotic to more specific
sterile urinary tests
catheterized
C&S
timed
test renal function and urine composition
2,12, or 24 hrs
creatinine clearnace, protein
nursing implications for urine testing
- provide pt teaching
- all specimens must be labeled with name, date, and time
- transport in timely fashion if unable, refrigerate
- wear gloves
- plastic bag as per facility
blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
7-20mg/dL
end product of protein metabolism
elevated levels may indicate kidney damage or disease
creatinine
M - 0.8-1.4mg/dL; F - 0.6-1.2mg/dL
byproduct of muscle metabolism
elevated levels indicate kidney damage or disease