mobility

Question 1

what are primary prevention regarding injury? vs secondary?

Answer 1

health promotion and teaching
body mechanics
exercise: isotonic, aerobic

secondary: screenings, osteoprosis, and fall assessment risks

Question 2

What are cardiovascular problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 2

venous thrombosis - blood pooling
orthostatic hypotension - blood pooling

Question 3

What are respiratory problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 3

pulmonary embolism - same as venous thrombosis
pneumonia - not taking deep breaths

Question 4

What are musculoskeletal problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 4

muscle atrophy
contractures
foot drop
- all due to no activity

Question 5

What are skin problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 5

pressure ulcers
- lack of repositioning

Question 6

What are gastrointestinal problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 6

constipation
- lack of activity
stool softeners, get up to use gravity, narcotics,

Question 7

What are urinary problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 7

UTI, kidney stones
- lack of hydration and being in supine position

Question 8

What are physiological problems of impaired mobility?

Answer 8

risk for stress and anxiety