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Mobility Flashcards

1
Q

What is an example of osteoporosis prevention?

A

calcium and vitamin D proper intake

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2
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What is isotonic exercise?

A

weight bearing

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3
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When does osteoporosis screening take place?

A

55 years or older with DEXA

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4
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What are 2 cardiovascular complications because of immobility?

A

venous thrombosis
orthostatic hypotension

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5
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Why does venous thrombosis occur?

A

blood pooling and dehydration

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6
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What are some interventions for venous thrombosis?

A

hydration, encourage activity, TED hose, SCDs, blood thinners

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7
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Why does orthostatic hypotension occur?

A

blood pooling and dehydration

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8
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What are some interventions for orthostatic hypotension?

A

hydration and sit up slowly

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9
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What are 2 respiratory complications associated with immobility?

A

pulmonary embolism
pneumonia

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10
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Why does pulmonary embolism occur?

A

venous thrombosis that breaks loose

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11
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Why does pneumonia occur?

A

not taking deep breaths

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12
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What are some interventions for pneumonia?

A

incentive spirometry
cough and deep breath
encourage to sit in chair

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13
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What is a gastrointestinal complication associated with immobility?

A

constipation

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14
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Why does constipation occur?

A

lack of activity
lack of hydration
pain medications

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15
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What is a urinary complication associated with immobility?

A

UTI and kidney stones

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16
Q

Why do UTIs and kidney stones occur?

A

lack of hydration and the supine position

17
Q

Do you need an order to do PROM?

A

no

18
Q

What is an intervention for soft tissue injury?

A

RICE treatment

19
Q

What does RICE stand for?

A

Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

20
Q

In what gender is hip fractures more common?

A

women

21
Q

What percent of hip fracture patients die within one year?

A

30%

22
Q

What are risk factors for hip fracture?

A

older than 65 (rapid increase after 80)
endocrine disorders
steroids

23
Q

What is some objective data a nurse could collect pertaining to a hip fracture?

A

leg shortening
external rotation
unable to bear weight

24
Q

What are some risk factors for osteoarthritis?

A

joint overuse
diabetes
obesity

25
Q

What is the pathophysiology associated with osteoarthritis?

A

local progressive deterioration and loss of cartilage in joints

26
Q

What joints are commonly involved with osteoporosis?

A

knee, hip, foot, hand, cervical and lumbar spine

27
Q

What is crepitation?

A

crackling or rattling sound

28
Q

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

A

involves metacarpal joints
(subcutaneous nodules)

29
Q

What is osteoarthritis?

A

nodes on DIP and PIP joints

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