Unit 4 Flashcards
What is an example of damage to the central nervous system
Spina Bifida
What are the 8 systemic effects
Metabolic
Cardiovascular
Muscle effects
Elimination
Respiratory
Musculoskeletal changes
Skeletal effects
Integumentary
What are metabolic systemic effects
Endocrine
Calcium absorption
What are cardiovascular systemic effects
Orthostatic hypotension
Thrombus
What are muscle systemic effects
Loss of muscle mass
Muscle atrophy
What are elimination systemic effects
Urinary stasis—leading to UTI
Renal calculi (kidney stones)
GI function—constipation parastalsis slows down
What are Respiratory systemic effects
Atelectasis (Collapsed lung)
Hypostatic pneumonia (lack of movement infection in the lung)
What are musculoskeletal changes systemic effects
Loss of endurance and muscle mass and decreased stability and balance.
Contractures—involuntary shortening of ligaments
What are skeletal effects systemic effects
Impaired calcium absorption
Joint abnormalities
What is integumentary systemic effects
Pressure ulcer
Ischemia
Immobile patients are at high risk for developing pulmonary complications such as….
Atelectasis
Hypostatic pneumonia
What can we do to prevent immobile patients from developing pulmonary complications
Insentive spirometer
Cough and deep breathe
How does immobility increase cardiac overload
No muscles moving, heart works harder to get blood to move
What are the cardiovascular changes due to immobility
Orthostatic hypotension
Increased cardiac workload
Thrombus formation—DVT
What do you do to prevent urinary elimination complications with immobile patients
Monitor I and Os
Proper pericare
Hydrate
Toileting schedule
Emotional and behavioral responses, sensory alterations, and changes in coping are all examples of what immobility effect
Psychosocial effects—-
Emotional and behavior—hostility, fear, anxiety
Sensory-altered sleep patterns
Changes in coping—depression, sadness,
What are some developmental changes in immobile infants, toddlers
Prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills, intellectual development, or musculoskeletal development
What are the developmental changes in immobile adolescents
Delayed in gaining independence and in accomplishing skills
Social isolation can occur
What are the developmental changes in immobile adults
Physiological systems are at risk
Changes in family and social structures
What are the developmental changes in immobile older adults
Decreased physical activity
Hormonal changes
Bone reabsorption
What is a smart goal
Specific
Measureable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely
What are the three pressure related factors contributing to development of pressure injuries ?
Pressure intensity
Pressure duration
Tissue tolerance
What are risk factors for pressure ulcer development?
Impaired sensory
Impaired mobility
Alteration in LOC
Shear
Friction
Moisture
Dietary intake
What is the classification of pressure injuries
Stage 1- non blanchable erythema of intact skin
Stage 2-partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Stage 3-full-thickness skin loss
Stage 4- Full thickness skin and tissue loss (down to bone)