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Potter 38 (Activity and Exercise) & 39 (Immobility) Flashcards

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_______ involves a health history and interview questions, followed by inspection and palpation.

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Assessing activity and mobility

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Assessing activity and mobility involves:

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a health history and interview questions, followed by inspection and palpation.

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___, ____, ___, and ____ assessments are essential elements for joint mobility and movement.

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Gait, coordination, strength, and posture

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Gait, coordination, strength, and posture assessments are essential elements for ____ and ___

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joint mobility and movement.

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Focused questioning and a thorough physical assessment help determine

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expected and unexpected findings.

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_____ and _____ help determine expected and unexpected findings.

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Focused questioning and a thorough physical assessment

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Alterations in the _____ system include fractures, amputations, muscle atrophy, contractures, reduced bone density, and weakness, and each one has specific relevant cues.

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musculoskeletal

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A ______ system alteration that is related to activity and mobility is paralysis, while a cardiopulmonary system alteration is activity intolerance (compromised ability to perform activities). There are specific relevant cues for each.

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nervous

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A ______ system alteration is activity intolerance (compromised ability to perform activities). There are specific relevant cues for each.

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cardiopulmonary

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______ alterations related to activity level include anorexia (lack of appetite) and constipation (passage of hard stools or difficulty passing stools).

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Gastrointestinal

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_____ and _____ alterations include isolation and altered self-concept and are related to the inability to cope effectively with the alterations in activity levels.

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Psychological and psychosocial

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_______ complications include pressure injuries, ranging from Stage 1 to Stage 4, depending upon severity of breakdown.

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Integumentary

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_______ complications include deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolus (PE); a PE is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.

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Circulatory

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______ complications include pneumonia and atelectasis.

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Pulmonary

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To develop mobility______, the nurse analyzes the information by organizing and linking relevant cues.

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hypotheses

(Potter 38/39 Analyze Cues and Prioritize Hypotheses; Plan and Generate Solutions Sherpath Key Points)

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Common ________ _______ include:Impaired Mobility, Risk for Fall,and Activity Intolerance.

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mobility hypotheses

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Common mobility hypotheses include:

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Impaired Mobility, Risk for Fall,andActivity Intolerance, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Weakness, Impaired Skin Integrity, Constipation,andSocial Isolation.

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18
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Most mobility hypotheses are not critical unless

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the patient develops a pulmonary embolus or breathing problems from a cervical injury.

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Expected outcomes are derived from the mobility hypotheses and focus on:

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Improving the mobility needs of the patient.

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20
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Overall goals for mobility hypotheses include:

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  • Maintain expected activity levels
  • Return to previous levels of functioning, if possible
  • Promote independence in performing tasks
  • Prevent complications of immobility
  • Prevent risks associated with specific mobility alterations

(Potter 38/39 Analyze Cues and Prioritize Hypotheses; Plan and Generate Solutions Sherpath Key Points)

21
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Mobility solutions involve:

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providing mobility aids and assistance with movements and preventing complications.

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22
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Fall precautions are used for patients with

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weakness, poor muscle tone, and impaired mobility.

(Potter 38/39 Implement & Take Action Sherpath Key Points)

23
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______ are used for patients with weakness, poor muscle tone, and impaired mobility.

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Fall precautions

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24
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________ is a musculoskeletal and neurologic intervention that is used for mobility hypothesis and outcomes.

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Positioning

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25
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Positioning is a ______ and ______ intervention that is used for mobility hypothesis and outcomes.

A

musculoskeletal and neurologic

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26
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______ include pillows, splints, braces, hand rolls, and trochanter rolls.

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Positioning aids

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27
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Positioning aids include

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pillows, splints, braces, hand rolls, and trochanter rolls.

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28
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Transfer techniques and transfer-assist devices are designed to

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reduce injury to nurses and promote patient safety.

(Potter 38/39 Implement & Take Action Sherpath Key Points)

29
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________ include slide boards, friction-reducing sheets, trapeze bars, and mechanical lifts.

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Transfer aids

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30
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Transfer aids include

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slide boards, friction-reducing sheets, trapeze bars, and mechanical lifts.

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31
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______ aids include transfer belts, canes, crutches, and walkers.

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Ambulation

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32
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Ambulation aids include

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transfer belts, canes, crutches, and walkers.

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33
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_____ and ______ are priority interventions after an illness, injury, or surgery.

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Exercise and ambulation

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34
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Exercise and ambulation are priority interventions after

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an illness, injury, or surgery.

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35
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There are interventions and evaluations for the mobility hypotheses of

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Impaired Mobility,Paralysis,Weakness, andActivity Intolerance.

(Potter 38/39 Implement & Take Action Sherpath Key Points)

36
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It is important to provide pulmonary interventions for immobilized patients to maintain lung expansion and prevent respiratory complications of immobility, such as _____ and _____

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atelectasis and pneumonia.

(Potter 38/39 Implement & Take Action Sherpath Key Points)

37
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Common pulmonary interventions include

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coughing, deep breathing, and incentive spirometry.

(Potter 38/39 Implement & Take Action Sherpath Key Points)

38
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______ stockings and SCDs promote blood flow of venous return and decrease the risk for DVT formation.

A

Antiembolism

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39
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______ therapy is beneficial in preventing DVT formation and may be given prophylactically.

A

Anticoagulant

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40
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Gastrointestinal system interventions include what two areas?

A

Nutrition and bowel elimination

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