PNUR113 Flashcards
Demineralization occurs when there is no weight bearing and muscle use
Disuse osteoporosis
Is to pathologically reduce in normal size of muscle fibers after prolonged inactivity from bed rest, trauma , casting, or local nerve damage
Disuse atrophy
What is the consequence of ischemia and anoxia to tissue
Pressure ulcer
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
Orthostatic hypotension
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
Thrombus formation
Prone position
Client is face down
Arms may cushion head
Supine position
Client lays flat
Good alignment
Pillow under the head knees calves and end of feet
Not used for clients with dypnea
Sims position
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
Asses restraints every
30 min