UNIT 3 - Ch. 29 Mobility

Question 1

Immobility

Answer 1

Inability to move around freely

Question 2

Define footdrop

Answer 2

A contracture that results in permanent plantar flexion

Question 3

Describe the Braden Scale

2. 3.

Answer 3

1. A standardized skin assessment tool
2. Evaluates 6 areas that put patients at risk for skin breakdown
3. Identifies patients at risk for compromised skin integrity

Question 4

Define ROM

Answer 4

Range of motion: the distance and direction a joint can move that is considered normal for the patient

Question 5

Define active ROM

Answer 5

Pt has full independent movement of all joints

Question 6

Define active-assistive ROM

Answer 6

Caregiver minimally assists the pt or the pt minimally assists themselves in the movement of joints through a full motion

Question 7

Define passive ROM

Answer 7

The caregiver moves the pt’s joints through a full motion

Question 8

Describe this position: Supine

Answer 8

Pt lies flat on back

Question 9

Describe this position: Prone

Answer 9

Pt lies face-down

Question 10

Describe this position: Semi-fowler

Answer 10

Pt semi-sitting with head elevated 60 degrees

Question 11

Describe this position: Fowler

Answer 11

Pt in sitting position at 90 degrees

Question 12

Describe this position: Sim’s

Answer 12

Pt in semiprone position lying on their left side

Question 13

Describe this position: Side-lying

Answer 13

Pt lying on their side

Question 14

Describe this position: Dorsal recumbent

Answer 14

Pt lying supine with legs bent

Question 15

Describe this position: Lithotomy

Answer 15

Pt lying supine with legs bent and open (think gynecologist)

Question 16

Describe this position: Knee-chest

Answer 16

Pt lying in prone position with buttocks and knees drawn to chest

Question 17

Describe this position: Trendelenburg’s

Answer 17

Pt lying supine with bed tilted so feet are above head. Usually 15-30 degrees

Question 18

What is the first step in safely moving a pt?

Answer 18

Assess their ability to assist

Question 19

What is the trochanter roll used for?

Answer 19

Used to prevent outward rolling of the hip

Question 20

Define contracture

Answer 20

Permanent fixation of a joint

Question 21

Define logrolling

Answer 21

A smooth movement that maintains straight and stabilized alignment of the patient’s spine preventing possible injury

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Trochanter roll?

Answer 22

Used to prevent outward rolling of the hip