Musculoskeletal

Question 1

connects muscle to bone

Answer 1

tendon

Question 2

connects joints, bones, and cartilage

Answer 2

ligaments

Question 3

metabolic complications of immobility

Answer 3

constipation, decreased metabolism, negative nitrogen balance, calcium resorption

Question 4

respiratory complications of immobility

Answer 4

atelectasis, pneumonia

Question 5

cardio complications of immobility

Answer 5

orthostatic hypotension, decreased cardiac output, risk for thrombus,

Question 6

Virchow’s triad

Answer 6

damage to vessel wall, alterations of blood flow, alterations in blood constituents all contribute to venous thrombus formation

Question 7

musculoskeletal complications of immobility

Answer 7

muscle atrophy, disuse osteoporosis, joint contracture,

Question 8

urinary elimination complications of immobility

Answer 8

urinary stasis, UTI, renal calculi

Question 9

integumentary complications of immobility

Answer 9

pressure ulcers

Question 10

nursing dx for immobility

Answer 10

impaired physical mobility, impaired bed mobility, impaired transfer ability, impaired walking, impaired wheelchair mobility, activity intolerance, risk for falls, imbalanced nutrition, constipation

Question 11

assessment of immobility

Answer 11

gait, ROM, balance, fall risk, skin

Question 12

interventions for immobility

Answer 12

early ambulation, isotonic, isometric, aerobic, anaerobic exercises,

Question 13

how to use cane

Answer 13

top of cane level with hip
hold cane on stronger side
move cane first, followed by weaker side, then stronger leg

Question 14

walkers

Answer 14

pt must be able to bear weight on both legs to use front-wheeled walker

Question 15

What is SCD?

Answer 15

sequential compression devices

Question 16

What are SCDs used for?

Answer 16

prevent edema in LE
prevent DVT and venous stasis
promote blood flow
prevent pulmonary emboli