Movement
Consequences of Immobility
Positions
ACRONYMS
Interventions
100
Coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems
What are body mechanics?
100
This is lost from bones. Release of this mineral into bloodstream occurs and kidneys excrete this mineral. However, if renal function is impaired, kidney stones may result. Fractures may result.
What is calcium?
100
This position occurs when the patient is laying on their back.
What is supine?
100
CPM
What is Continuous Passive Motion?
100
A diet with adequate protein prevents complications in this body system
What is metabolic?
200
Weight is the force exerted on the body by this – you need to have a center of it to remain balanced
What is gravity?
200
A negative nitrogen balance from breakdown of amino acids occurs with deficient intake of this macronutrient.
What is protein?
200
This position occurs when a patient is laying on their stomach with weight evenly distributed
What is prone?
200
ROM
What is Range of Motion
200
Coughing and deep breathing every 1-2 hours prevents complications in this body system.
What is respiratory?
300
External force that occurs in a direction opposite to movement
What is friction?
300
Immobility may result in a loss of gravitational force that allows urine to leave kidney through ureters to bladder and may result in this condition
What is urinary stasis and/or risk for kidney stones (renal calculi)
300
Side lying
What is lateral
300
SCD
What is sequential compression device
300
Use of SCDs prevents complications in this body system?
What is cardiovascular?
400
This system provides attachments for muscles and ligaments and protects vital organs
What is the skeletal system?
400
Internal pressure and damage to layers of the skin. May be caused by a patient sliding down in bed.
What is shear?
400
HOB 45-60 degrees.
What is supported Fowlers?
400
ADL
What is Activities of Daily Living
400
Hydration and providing foods rich in fiber prevents complications from developing in this body system
What is the elimination system?
500
Four types of joints in the human body...
What are Synostotic, cartilaginous, fibrous, synovial
500
This population may experience developmental delays and altered musculoskeletal development when suffering from immobility.
What is infant/toddler and preschool population?
500
The patient is positioned with weight on anterior ileum, humerus, and clavicle
What is Sims
500
TED
What is Thrombo-embolic deterrent
500
Repositioning every 1-2 hours prevents complications in this body system.
What is the integumentary system?
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