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Mobility Flashcards

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What is a ball and socket joint?

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Rounded head of one bone fits into the cup-like cavity in the other bone (shoulder)

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What is a condyloid joint?

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When the oval head of one bone fits into a shallow cavity of another bone (wrist joint or joints connecting the finger to the palm)

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What is a pivot joint?

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A ring-like structure that turns on a pivot, such as the joints between the atlas and axis of the neck and between the proximal ends of the radius and ulna at the wrist

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What is a saddle joint?

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Have bone surfaces that are convex on on side and concave on the other side such as the joint between the trapezium and metacarpal of the thumb

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What is osteoporosis?

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Condition where bone destruction exceeds bone formation and results in thin, porous bones that fracture easily

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What does the skeletal system provide storage for?

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-Calcium
-Phosphorus
-Magnesium
-Iron
-Lipids

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What does the red bone marrow produce?

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Red bone marrow in center of bones produces red blood cells, platelets, and macrophages

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How do muscle assist with thermoregulation?

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Generate heat by contracting muscles

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What is a pivot disc?

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Used for a client who has strength in lower extremities and is able to stand up

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What is atelectasis?

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Collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exhange

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What are tendons?

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They attach muscle to bone

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What are ligaments?

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Bones to other bones

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Why is mobility important?

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-use it or lose it
-independence
-health & fitness
- self esteem, body image and self concept

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What does the muscular system do?

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Permits movement of the body, maintains posture and heat production

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What are the 3 types of muscles?

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Skeletal, cardiac, smooth/visceral

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What are the 3 types of exercises?

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Isotonic, Isometric, Isokinetic

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What is isotonic exercise?

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Involves muscle shortening & active movement; ROM muscle extension and shortening

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What is isometric exercise?

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Involves muscle contraction WITHOUT shortening; tightening muscles (isolation of contraction of muscles ex. Stomach)

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What is isokinetic exercise?

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Involves muscle contractions with RESISTANCE (lifting weights)

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Benefits of exercise for the heart?

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Heart pumps efficiently, increased HR, decreased BP and increased blood flow to body

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Benefits of exercise for Respiratory?

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Increased oxygen to muscles and promotes gas exchange

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Benefits of exercise for musculoskeletal?

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Prevents bone loss, tones muscles, increase muscle mass and flexibility and longer life expectancy

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Benefits of exercise to gastro?

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Increased appetite and promotes movements of stools

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Benefits of exercise to urinary?

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Increased blood circulation to kidneys and promotes balance of body fluids

25
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Benefits of exercise to skin?

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Toning and decreased wrinkles

26
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What kind of patients are at risk for immobility?

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Elderly, malnourished, prolonged minimal movement or non movement, pain/muscle spasm, cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular problems

27
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Systemic effects of immobility on Cardiovascular system

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Decreased cardiac reserve, angina (chest pain), orthostatic hypotension, venous vasodilation & stasis, venous thrombosis, increased cardiac workload

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Systemic effects of immobility on Respiratory system

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Decreased respiratory movement, decreased tissue oxygenation, secretions accumulate in alveoli, atelectasis, poor gas exchange

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Systemic effects of immobility on Musculoskeletal system

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Decreased strength & tone, joint stiffness & pain, disuse atrophy, disuse osteoporosis, contracture & ankylosis, decreased coordination, limited endurance

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Systemic effects of immobility on Gastrointestinal system

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Constipation (slower GI tract, poor defecation reflexes) and obesity (increased food intake & decreased activity)

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Systemic effects of immobility on Urinary system

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Retention/stasis (must work against gravity), kidney/bladder calculi (stones), UTIs, and urinary incontinence (muscle reflex, overflow)

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Systemic effects of immobility on Integumentary system

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Risk for skin breakdown, impaired circulation, prolonged pressure over bony prominences, and pressure ulcers

33
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What is stage 1 of pressure ulcers?

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Unbroken skin

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What is stage 2 of pressure ulcers?

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Broken skin, dermis

35
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What is stage 3 of pressure ulcers?

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Subcutaneous involvement

36
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What is stage 4 of pressure ulcers?

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Muscle/bone involvement

37
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What are the psychosocial effects of immobility?

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Decreased self-esteem (Dependence on others, loss of self), emotional lability (mood swings, coping difficulties), cognitive changes (lack of interaction, mental slowing), sensory deprivation

38
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What is subjective data?

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See, smell, hear

39
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What is objective data?

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Facts

40
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How to prevent systemic complications for Cardiovascular

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-Increase activity gradually, based on assessment
-Increase circulation with SCDs, TEDs, A-V impulse boots
-Do NOT massage calves or hold limb at belly of muscle
-Elevate legs on pillows

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How to prevent systemic complications for Respiratory

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-Monitor pulse oximetry
-Incentive spirometry
-Turn, cough, deep breathe (TCDB)
-Respiratory treatment

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How to prevent systemic complications for Musculoskeletal

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-Circulation, sensation, motion (CSM)
-ROM to resistance, never pain
-Support limbs & Joints
-Use footboard, linen loose on toes
-Know activity order
-Know fall assessment results (risk)
-If patient falls, assist to floor

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How to prevent systemic complications for Metabolic

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-Assess Ht/Wt every week
-Intake/Output every 8-12 hours
-Calorie count
-Laboratory tests (albumin, protein, ca++)
-Monitor diet

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How to prevent systemic complications for Gastrointestinal

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-Assess bowel sounds, BM, abdomen
-Exercise patient
-Fluids to 2000ml/day
-Gradually increase activity as tolerated
-Consider asking MD for order for stool softener

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How to prevent systemic complications for Urinary

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-Prevent urinary stasis
-Perineal care bin &pen
-Monitor labs (ca++, WBC, urine pH & SG)
-Monitor for infection (cloudy urine, frequency, burning)

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How to prevent systemic complications for integumentary

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-Assess CSM
-Foot cradle
-Heels off the bed
-Position changed with padding
-Avoid shearing/friction
-Clean, dry bedding
-Monitor nutrition/correct anemia

47
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How often should you turn a patient ?

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Every 2 hours

48
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What does turning every 2 hours do for a patient?

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Prevent them from getting bed sores

49
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When a client begins to fall what action should the nurse take?

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Extend one leg and allow the client to slide down the leg to the floor

50
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At what degree should a clients elbows be flexed when being fitted for crutches?

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30 degrees

51
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What is hyperextension of the hip?

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Move their leg behind their body

52
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When using a walker what leg is moved first?

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The weaker leg; first you move the walker then your weaker leg

53
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When using a cane what side is she using the cane on?

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On the unaffected side; first move the affected leg and meet up with cane, and then move unaffected leg ahead of cane

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