Complications of Immobility
What can happen in the circulatory system as a result of immobility
What are blood clots?
A resident complication with the rehabilitative process that needs to be reported to the nurse
What is decreased strength or lack of motivation or signs of depression or signs of withdrawal?
Straightening a body part
What is extension?
Positive benefit of activity on the respiratory system
What is improved oxygen levels and reduced chance of pneumonia?
Condition involving weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that affects walking and flexion
What is foot drop?
What can happen in the respiratory system as a result of immobility
What is pneumonia?
The type of attitude that members of the rehab team should have at all times when working with residents and their family and friends
What is a positive attitude or optimistic attitude?
Moving a body part toward the midline of the body
What is adduction?
Positive benefit of activity on the integumentary system
What is improving skin health?
These are used when a person can't bear any weight on one leg or can only bear limited weight
What are crutches?
What can happen in the gastrointestinal system as a result of immobility
What is constipation?
This type of care might be ordered after rehabilitation to maintain a person's highest level of functioning
What is restorative care?
Bending backward (for example, toes toward the head)
What is dorsiflexion?
Positive benefit of activity on the gastrointestinal system
What is helping with regular elimination and promoting appetite?
This might be used when a person is able to bear some weight on both legs but needs additional support and stability
What is a walker?
What can happen in the integumentary system as a result of immobility
What is pressure sores?
These can help people who are adapting to a physical disability or who are recovering from illness/injury
What are assistive devices (wedges, rolls, finger cushions, elbow protectors)?
Turning upward
What is supination?
Positive benefit of activity on the nervous system
What is improved relaxation and improved sleep
Important member of the rehab team who assists residents with ADL's, reports concerns to the RN, support the residents emotional needs, and works to create a safe environment
What is the Nursing Assistant?
What can happen in the musculoskeletal system as a result of immobility
What is atrophy or contractures?
The care that is used to restore a person to their highest level of functioning possible after illness, an accident, or an injury
What is rehabilitation?
Touching the thumb to any other finger
What is opposition?
Positive benefit of activity on the endocrine system
What is increased metabolism, which can help with maintaining healthy weight?
Doctor who specializes in rehabilitation
What is a physiatrist?