mobility

Question 1

what does immobility cause

Answer 1

• constipation
• atelectasis and hypostatic pneumonia
• postural hypotension
• thrombus formation
• urinary stasis and uni
• pressure injuries
• depression, behaviour change, disturbed sleep

Question 2

LITE assessment

Answer 2

load - patient (allow time, check patient, explain task, prepare the patient)

Individual- carers (assess your capability to perform the task)

Task- what has to be done? How? when?

environment- facilities (no hazards, check equipment)

Question 3

lifting and bending

Answer 3

max. 16kg

s shape
shoulder width stance
etc