Module 2- Mobility

Question 1

Metabolic changes due to immobility

Answer 1

Alter endocrine metabolism, calcium reabsorption and function of the gastrointestinal system

Question 2

Respiratory changes due to immobility

Answer 2

Higher risk of developing pulmonary complications

Question 3

Cardiovascular changes due to immobility

Answer 3

Orthostatic hypotension - BP stops 20/10
Increase cardiac workload
Thrombus - accumulation of platelets, fibrin, clotting factors and cellist elements attached to the interior wall of a vein. If dislodged thrombus is an embolus

Question 4

Musculoskeletal changes due to immobility

Answer 4

Protein break down - patient loses lean body mass

Impaired calcium and joint abnormalities

Question 5

Repositioning a patient helps prevent complications like

Answer 5

Pressure ulcers, contractures, muscle weakened, pneumonia, and constipation

Question 6

Why is promoting mobility in acute care beneficial

Answer 6

Encourages independence, utilizes assistive devices prn, frequent mobilization to prevent deconditioning

Question 7

Range of motion

Answer 7

Involve moving the joints through complete ROM

Active ROM exercises are done by patient
Passive ROM exercises someone moves the joints through their ROM
Active-assistive ROM exercises done by patient with some help

Question 8

ROM assessment

Answer 8

Stiffness, dwelling, pain, limited/unequal movement, shouldn’t cause pain and should perform to the point of resistance

Question 9

Recommendations for exercise by age

Answer 9

Ages 5-12 &12-17 60min mod-vigorous daily

18-64 150min moderate-vigorous weekly

65 and up 150min moderate - vigorous weekly

Question 10

principles of body mechanics

Answer 10

maintain body alignment, balance, and posture during activity and exercise.