A body part turning on its axis away from the midline of the body
What is external rotation?
100
Permanent contraction of a muscle
What is contracture?
100
Increased tone that interferes with movement.
What is spasticity?
100
These band of fibrous tissue bind joints and connect bones and cartilage.
What are ligaments?
100
Urinary stasis, increased risk of renal calculi.
What is the effects of immobility on the urinary system?
200
Movement of the sole of the foot inward
What is inversion?
200
The process of bone mineralization.
What is osteoporosis?
200
Impaired muscle strength or weakness.
What is paresis?
200
Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.
What are tendons?
200
Increased risk for orthostatic hypotension and venous thrombosis.
What are the effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system?
300
Movement of the sole of the foot outward
What is eversion?
300
Wasting of muscle (decrease in size).
What is muscle atrophy?
300
Absence of strength secondary to nervous impairment.
What is paralysis?
300
Nonvascular connective tissue, flexibility of plastic material.
What is cartilage?
300
Decreased depth and rate of respiration, pooling of secretions, impaired gas exchange.
What are the effects of immobility on the respiratory system?
400
The state of slight contraction (usual state of skeletal muscles).
What is tonus?
400
Decreased tone (hypotonicity).
What is flaccidity?
400
Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, hematopoiesis (blood cell formation).
What is the 5 functions of the bones of the skeletal system?
400
Increased risk for skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
What is the effect of immobility on the integumentary system?
400
The head of the bed is elevated 45 to 60 degrees and the client's knees are slightly elevated.
What is Fowler's position?
500
To reduce the risk pf injury to ourselves and patients we must know and practice this.
What is body mechanics?
500
Achieved when a low center of gravity is balanced over a wide stable base of support.
What is body balance?
500
With this crutch gait, weight bearing is permitted on both legs.
What is four point gait?
500
Lateral "s" curvature of the spine.
What is scoliosis?
500
Have bed in low position, assist client to a sitting position, chair at a 45 degree angle,transfer belt, non-skid shoes, weight bearing or strong leg is placed forward, spread feet apart.