Mobility Flashcards
What is an example of osteoporosis prevention?
calcium and vitamin D proper intake
What is isotonic exercise?
weight bearing
When does osteoporosis screening take place?
55 years or older with DEXA
What are 2 cardiovascular complications because of immobility?
venous thrombosis
orthostatic hypotension
Why does venous thrombosis occur?
blood pooling and dehydration
What are some interventions for venous thrombosis?
hydration, encourage activity, TED hose, SCDs, blood thinners
Why does orthostatic hypotension occur?
blood pooling and dehydration
What are some interventions for orthostatic hypotension?
hydration and sit up slowly
What are 2 respiratory complications associated with immobility?
pulmonary embolism
pneumonia
Why does pulmonary embolism occur?
venous thrombosis that breaks loose
Why does pneumonia occur?
not taking deep breaths
What are some interventions for pneumonia?
incentive spirometry
cough and deep breath
encourage to sit in chair
What is a gastrointestinal complication associated with immobility?
constipation
Why does constipation occur?
lack of activity
lack of hydration
pain medications
What is a urinary complication associated with immobility?
UTI and kidney stones
Why do UTIs and kidney stones occur?
lack of hydration and the supine position
Do you need an order to do PROM?
no
What is an intervention for soft tissue injury?
RICE treatment
What does RICE stand for?
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
In what gender is hip fractures more common?
women
What percent of hip fracture patients die within one year?
30%
What are risk factors for hip fracture?
older than 65 (rapid increase after 80)
endocrine disorders
steroids
What is some objective data a nurse could collect pertaining to a hip fracture?
leg shortening
external rotation
unable to bear weight
What are some risk factors for osteoarthritis?
joint overuse
diabetes
obesity
What is the pathophysiology associated with osteoarthritis?
local progressive deterioration and loss of cartilage in joints
What joints are commonly involved with osteoporosis?
knee, hip, foot, hand, cervical and lumbar spine
What is crepitation?
crackling or rattling sound
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
involves metacarpal joints
(subcutaneous nodules)
What is osteoarthritis?
nodes on DIP and PIP joints
