X Foundations - Ch 15, Body Mecahnics and Patient Mobility Flashcards
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Dangers of Inactivity
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Disuse syndrome Atrophied Muscle Contractures - ligaments and tendons shorten Thinning bones (osteopenia) Poor posture Foot Drop
2
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Respiratory Risks
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Shallow respiration
Pooling of secretion
Use incentive spirometer to prevent
2
Q
Urinary system risks
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Renal calculi/Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones
3
Q
Gastrointestinal
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Anorexia - lose appetite
Constipated - fecal impaction ( worst case scenario)
4
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Integumentary
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Pressure sores Decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcer) prone areas, heels, ears, ankles, shoulders, hip, coxyc, elbows
5
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Endocrine system
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Decreased hormones
6
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CNS
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Disturbed sleep
Psycho social
7
Q
Change inactive patients position every ? Hours
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8
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Positioning patients
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Dorsal (supine) Dorsal recumbant Sims Orthopenic Fowler Semi fowler
9
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CMS assessment
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Circulation, motion, sensation
10
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6ps
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Unrelieved pain Parathesia (numbing/tingling) Pallor (blood flow affected) Pulselessness Paralysis Pal paged tense tissue
11
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External Fixation
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Ie Wire casing on arm
