Mobility and restraints Flashcards

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mobility definition

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a person’s ability to move about freely

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examples of mobility -6

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~nonverbal gestures
~self-defense
~ADL’s
~recreational
~satisfaction of basic needs
~expression of emotion

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factors affecting mobility and activity -6

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~developmental
~nutrition
~lifestyle
~stress
~environment
~diseases and abnormalities

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diseases and abnormalities affecting mobility -6

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~bones, muscles, and nervous system
~pain
~trauma
~respiratory system
~circulatory
~phychological/social

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5
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immobility definition

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person’s inability to move about freely

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6
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paraplegia

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may involve lower part of body

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hemiplegia

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may involve one side of body

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quadriplegia

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may involve entire body from neck down

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9
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bedrest definition

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restricts patients to bed for therapeutic reasons

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physical causes of immobility -6

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~bone fracture
~surgical procedure
~major sprain or strain
~illness/disease
~cancer
~aging process

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psychosocial causes of immobility -5

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~stress/depression
~decreased motivation
~hospitalization
~long term care facility residents
~voluntary sedentary lifestyle

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prolonged immobility stages -3

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  1. reduced functional capacity
  2. altered metabolism
  3. numerous physiological changes
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effects of immobility -8

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~musculoskeletal
~lungs
~heart and vessels
~metabolism
~integument
~gastrointestinal
~genitourinary
~psychological

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Musculoskeletal assessments -3

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~activity intolerance
~anthropometric measurements
~nutrition

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15
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bone resorption uses -2

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~osteoclasts
~osteoblasts

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16
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osteoclasts

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moves along surface of bone, dissolves grooves into bone with acid and enzymes, dissolved materials passed through osteoclasts and into bloodstream for reuse by the body

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osteoblasts

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occurs when bone is injured, added bone strength is required and calcium is elevated in the bloodstream, deposits calcium into the bone

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osteoporosis risk factors -4

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~sex, female more than male
~insufficient or too much exercise
~poor diet, low in calcium and protein
~smoking

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19
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range of motion definition

A

Maximum amount of movement available at a joint

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20
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active ROM

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done by patient

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21
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active assist ROM

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done by patient but with help

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22
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passive ROM

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done by caregiver, continuous passive motion

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23
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how to do ROM -5

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~x3 a day {after bath, mid-day, bedtime}
~start gradually and move slowly
~support the extremity
~stretch the muscle only to the point of resistance
~encourage active ROM if possible

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respiratory assessment -6

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~lung sounds
~O2 sats
~respiratory rate
~active tolerance {SOB}
~chest X-ray
~arterial blood gases

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cardiac assessment -5

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~blood pressure
~pulse rate
~heart sounds
~activity tolerance {BP, HR, chest pain}
~calf pain

26
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stages of deep vein thrombosis -4

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  1. decreased muscle activity
  2. pooling of blood
  3. clot formation
  4. DVT {ambulation, TED hose, SCD’s}
27
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TED hose

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thrombo-embolic deterrent hose, post-surgical, non walking patient

28
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SCD’s

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sequential compression devices, sleeves around the legs, alternately inflate and deflate, post-surgical/circulatory disorders

29
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metabolism assessment -5

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~decreased appetite
~weight loss
~muscle loss
~weakness
~labs

30
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integument assessment -3

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~skin assessment {color changes, integrity}
~nutrition
~incontinence

31
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pressure injury definition

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impairment of the skin as a result of prolonged ischemia {decreased blood supply} in tissues

32
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when would you get a pressure injury?

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when pressure on the skin is greater than the pressure inside the small peripheral blood vessels supplying blood to the skin

33
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gastrointestinal assessment -4

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~bowel sounds
~abdominal palpation
~bowel habits
~I & O

34
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genitourinary assessment -4

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~I & O
~palpate abdomen
~incontinence
~urine {color, smell, clarity}

35
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urinary stasis definition

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when the renal pelvis fills before urine enters the ureters because peristaltic contractions of the ureters are insufficient to overcome gravity

36
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steps in urinary elimination changes -5

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  1. immobility
  2. decreased fluid intake
  3. dehydration
  4. concentrated urine
  5. increased risk for UTI and kidney stones
37
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psychosocial assessment -5

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~mood
~orientation
~speech
~affect
~sleep

38
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psychosocial effects -7

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~social isolation
~loneliness
~decreased coping
~depression
~anxiety
~withdrawal
~delerium

39
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mobility strengthens muscles, especially…

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those of the abdomen and legs

40
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mobility helps joint flexibility, especially that of…

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the hips, knees, and ankles

41
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mobility stimulates circulation, which helps prevent…

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phlebitis and the development of clots

42
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mobility prevents constipation, the movement of the…

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abdominal muscles stimulates the intestinal tract

43
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mobility prevents osteoporosis due to the…

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mineral loss from the bones when they do not bear weight

44
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mobility stimulates the…

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appetite

45
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mobility prevents urinary incontinence and infection because when patients are able to…

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go to the bathroom on their own, incontinence is reduced

46
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mobility relieves pressure on the…

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body and skin, helping to prevent from pressure injurys

47
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mobility improves self-esteem and the…

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patients feeling of independence

48
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mobility decreases anxiety and depression induced by…

A

hospitalization

49
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best intervention to prevent immobility complication

A

ambulation

50
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restraints

A

any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move arms, legs, body, or head freely

51
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what is required for non-violent restraints -3

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~every 2 hours monitoring and documentation
~new order required for every calender day
~when d/c, date and time must be documented

52
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when would non-violent restraints be used -4

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~actions impede medical care
~lack of awareness of potential harm to self and others
~unable to follow commands and comply with safety instuctions
~attempts to pull out tubes, drains, or other lines/devices medically necessary for treatment

53
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covenants restraint policy

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prior to restaining, alternatives must be attempted

54
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what do you do for an alternative measure

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modify the environment

55
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five steps of alternative measures

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~camouflage IV lines & tubes
~encourage family to stay with the patient
~orient patient to person, place, and time
~involve patient in conversation
~give patient something to do

56
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risks of using restraints -6

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~increase in injury and death
~loss of self-esteem
~humiliation
~fear
~anger
~increased confusion and agitation

57
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complications of restraints -7

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~impaired skin integrity
~lower extremity edema
~altered nutrition
~physical exhaustion
~social isolation
~immobility complications
~death

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intervention application -7

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~restrict as little movement as necessary
~make sure restraints fit properly
~always tie to bed frame or mattress springs
~always explain the need for restraint
~never leave the patient unattended without the restraints
~pad bony prominences
~document

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restraint assessment -7

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~regularly assess the need for continued use of restraints
~inspect placement area of restraint
~assess patients behavior
~assess circulation, motion, sensation
~make sure restraint fits properly
~vital signs
~document

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VS restraint assessment -7

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~inspect skin color and edema
~palpate for skin temp
~palpate pulse
~check capillary refill
~menatal status
~ask to move the limb
~ask if having any tingling

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restraint interventions -4

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~ROM
~reposition
~nutrition, hydration, toileting
~release at the earliest possible time