Module 2 Flashcards
What is Body Mechanics?
techniques used by healthcare workers to move and lift patients safely, preventing injuries to themselves and the patient
What is immobility?
not being able to move freely
what mobility?
Being able to move freely
for the muskelotal system, what are some complications of immobility?
weak muscles, skrinked muscles and stiff muscles
For Cardiovascular system, what are some complications of immobility?
Being still for too long can slow down your blood flow, which might cause blood clots
Complication of immobility- respiratory system
your breathing might not be deep enough, and your lungs might not fully expand. This makes you more likely to get lung infections like pneumonia.
is it true that immobility can cause atelectasis?
Yes
What is atelectasis?
the collapsing of the alveoli
What is a range of motion?
all about how much you can move a specific body part, like your arm, leg, or even your neck
What is Active Range of Motion
when you move your joints by yourself using your own
What is passive range of motion
when someone else moves your joints for you, without you using your muscles.
What is resident assessment?
helps caregivers understand how well someone can move and what help they might need
Why should a patient be in a good position?
it helps keep their skin healthy, their body in the right shape, and helps them breathe better.
What are examples ambulatory devices?
Walkers, crutches, and canes,
for a restirant do you need a doctors order?
yes
