Physiology of Movement
This creates the framework of the body and includes bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.
What is the skeletal system?
Independent movement of a joint.
What is Active ROM
This is one of the biggest barriers to a client being mobile.
What is obesity.
If I am discussing a client moving with a waddle, this is what I am assessing.
What is gait?
There are three types of these in the body. When they contract movement happens.
What are muscles
A spine in neutral position is said to achieve this term.
What is body alignment or posture?
Regular exercise is said to benefit these aspects of health.
What is maintaining healthy weight, reduce bone density loss, promotes better function of heart and lung function?
This is a degenerative joint, causes decreased ROM, crepitus with joint movement.
What is arthritis (osteoarthritis)
What is reposition q2hrs?
These joints are immovable, and example would be the sutures between cranial bones.
When the body is in alignment it is said to achieve this.
Balance. (Line of gravity, center of gravity and base of support)
Name a potential risk associated with exercise.
What is cardiac injury, musculoskeletal injury, dehydration, temp. regulation problems?
This is the body's response to high levels of uric acid.
What is gout?
A client with spinal cord injury would need to be moved in the bed using this technique.
What is logrolling?
This type of muscle can be found in the digestive tract, bladder and blood vessels.
What is smooth muscle?
Resistance and/or pain during this activity would require the nurse to stop administering.
What is active ROM?
This is an activity/exercise a nurse may do for a paralyzed client.
What is passive ROM?
This is characterized by a decrease/loss of bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
A gait belt is an assistive device healthcare personnel can use when ambulating clients. Name devices the patient would use.
What is a cane? a walker? A brace(s)? Crutches?
These three things come together to create body movement (mobility).
What are the skeleton, muscles and nervous system?
The nurse should maintain proper posture. These are ways of accomplishing proper posture/body alignment.
What are a wide base or support, not locking knees when standing, stomach muscles tight to support back, elevate work surface to comfortable level?
These won't move your body, but they can help blood in the legs return to the heart via the veins.
What are anti-embolism stockings?