Mobility

Question 1

Fragile bones, prone to breakage are

Answer 1

Disuse osteoporosis

Question 2

Increase risk for fractures are a hazard for

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Disuse osteoporosis

Question 3

Interventions for osteoporosis are

Answer 3

Weight bearing exercises

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H

Question 5

Interventions for atrophy are

Answer 5

Range of motion
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy

Question 6

Disuse atrophy is the

Answer 6

Loss of strength, decreasing muscle, coordination, reducing ability to perform ADLs

Question 7

Loss of lean muscle mass is due to

Answer 7

Sarcopenia

Question 8

Reduced strength is a sign of

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Sacropenia & disuse atrophy

Question 9

Interventions for sarcopenia are to

Answer 9

Avoid bed rest and inactivity

Question 10

Abnormal fixation of joint —> reduced ROM are due to

Answer 10

Contractures

Question 11

If a client has joint fixed in an unnatural position it is most likely to be

Answer 11

Contractures

Question 12

Interventions for client with contractures are

Answer 12

Hand rolls, splints, and range of motion

Question 13

The inability to dorsiflex feet is called

Answer 13

Foot drop (planter flexion contracture)

Question 14

Signs of a foot drop are

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Toes pointed down

Question 15

Interventions for foot drop are

Answer 15

Foot boards, high top sneakers

Question 16

An atrophy of heart muscles is called

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Cardiac deconditioning

Question 17

Signs of cardiac deconditioning is

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A decrease in cardiac output

Question 18

Interventions for cardiac deconditioning are

Answer 18

Range of motion, exercise in bed

Question 19

A decrease in BP when sitting or standing is called

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Orthostatic hypotension

Question 20

Signs of orthostatic hypotension are

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A drop of 20 mmHg systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic blood pressure
Elevation of Heart rate
Dizziness when sitting or standing

Question 21

Interventions for orthostatic hypotension is

Answer 21

Move slowly
do not remain supine unless necessary
SCDs

Question 22

Blood clot in deep vein such as lower legs, thighs, arms, pelvis is called

Answer 22

deep vein thrombosis

Question 23

Signs of DVT are

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Redness, heat, swelling-compare bilaterally

Question 24

Interventions for DVT are

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SCDs, anticoagulants, range of motion

Question 25

Lying supine and breathing shallow could be a risk for

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Pneumonia and atelectasis

Question 26

Assessment findings for pneumonia are

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Rhonchi, crackles, productive cough, fever, malaise

Question 27

Assessment findings for atelectasis

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Diminishing lung sounds, decreased O2 saturation

Question 28

Interventions for pneumonia and atelectasis are

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TCDB, incentive spirometer, ROM

Question 29

What causes a UTI

Answer 29

Incomplete drainage of urine

Question 30

What are assessments findings for UTI

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Burning pain with urination
Cloudy urine

Question 31

Interventions for a UTI

Answer 31

Bladder scan if patient reports incomplete emptying

Question 32

What are assessment findings for GERD

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“Burning” sensation
Upset stomach

Question 33

Gastric fluids backflow through sphincter, damaging esophagus leads to

Answer 33

GERD