PSW Ch. 15 Flashcards

1
Q

True/False
You have to exercise every joint on every client

A

False

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2
Q

What can the client do on bed rest?

A

Some activities of daily living, such as feeding and oral hygeine

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3
Q

What can a client do on strict bed rest

A

Nothing, everything is done by the support worker or nurse

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4
Q

How can you prevent “plantar flexion” and “footdrop”

A

By using a footboard

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5
Q

What type of roll can be used to prevent external rotation of the hips and legs

A

A trochanter roll

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6
Q

True/False
If the client is falling, you should try to stop the fall.

A

False

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7
Q

When ROM exercises are performed, how often should each exercise be repeated?

A

Five times or according to the care plan

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8
Q

Definition
Swinging bar on overbed frame that allows the client to move in bed

A

Trapeze

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9
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Definition
Decreasing in size or wasting away of tissue

A

Attrophy

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10
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Definition
Turning downward

A

Pronation

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11
Q

Definition
Device placed to keep soles of feet flush against it with feet in a flexed position

A

Footboard

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12
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Definition
Sections of plywood used to prevent mattress from sagging

A

Bed board

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13
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Definition
Abnormal shortening of muscles

A

Contrature

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14
Q

Definition
Footdrop

A

Plantar flexion

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15
Q

Definition
Exercise of all joints of the body

A

ROM exercises

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16
Q

Definition Movements
Turn head from side to side

17
Q

Definition Movements
Turn hand to palm is down

18
Q

Definition Movements
Turn hand toward thumb

A

Radial flexion

19
Q

Definition Movements
Bend arm so that same-side shoulder is touched

20
Q

Definition Movements
Pull foot forward and push down on the heel at the same time

A

Dorsiflexion

21
Q

Definition Movements
Move straight arm away from side of the body

22
Q

Definition Movements
Move head to the right and to the left

A

Lateral flexion

23
Q

Definition Movements
Touch each fingertip to thumb

A

Opposition

24
Q

Definition Movements
Turn hand toward little finger

A

Ulnar flexion

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Definition Movements Move forearm toward head
External rotation
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Definition Movements Move leg toward the other leg
Adduction
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Definition Movements Straighten fingers so fingers, hands and wrist are straight
Extension
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Definition Movements Bend the hand back
Hyperextension
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Definition Movements Turn inside of foot up and outside down
Supination
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Definition Movements Turn leg inward
Internal rotation
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When someone moves the clients joints through ROM exercises it is called...
Passive
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When the client does the exercises with the help of another person is it called...
Active-assisted
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When the client does the exercises by himself it is called...
Active
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What is "ambulation"
The act of walking
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What is "deconditioning"
The loss of muscle size, strength and function