PNUR113 Flashcards

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Demineralization occurs when there is no weight bearing and muscle use

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Disuse osteoporosis

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Is to pathologically reduce in normal size of muscle fibers after prolonged inactivity from bed rest, trauma , casting, or local nerve damage

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Disuse atrophy

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2
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What is the consequence of ischemia and anoxia to tissue

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Pressure ulcer

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3
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Add crease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing when compared with sitting

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Orthostatic hypotension

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A clot consisting of fibrin, platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells that forms in a blood vessel or in a chamber of the heart and can obstruct blood flow

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Thrombus formation

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5
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Prone position

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Client is face down

Arms may cushion head

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Supine position

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Client lays flat
Good alignment
Pillow under the head knees calves and end of feet
Not used for clients with dypnea

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Sims position

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Patient is turned on right or left side
Top leg positioned over the lower leg with pillow padding
Upper arm is supported with a pillow and lower arm is placed behind body
Not used with orthopedic condition and spine

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8
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Asses restraints every

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30 min

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