Body Systems
This occurs in the muscular system when muscles begin to be weak and waste away.
What is muscle atrophy?
lying on the back with arms at sides
What is supine
a patient using a cane should have the cane on this side of their body
what is the strong side
what is a DVT or thrombus
This is used when a patient looses a functional heart rate and a code blue is called
CPR
An effect of immobility that results in bones becoming weak and brittle
What is osteoporosis
Lying on either side with pillows supporting the back.
What is lateral
using proper equipment/technique when boosting a patient can prevent this effect which removes skin especially in the elderly
what is shearing
seizure precautions include:
suction and oxygen at the bedside, bed in low position and two side rails up, side rails padded
In an mass casualty event a bedside nurse's responsibility is to:
be prepared to potentially work in another unit to assist with the extra patients
What is depression
ROM and PROM are completed for this purpose
What is to prevent immobility and contractures (permanently shortened muscles)
Good walker height puts the walker here compared to the patient
What is at wrist level
This acronym is used when remembering how to use a fire extinguisher
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (PASS)
If someone grabs their throat and cannot get sound out it is likely that you will need to use this
Heimlich maneuver
this effect of immobility causes decreased oxygenated blood and nutrients to tissues when bony prominences come in contact with the bed.
What is a pressure injury
lying on the belly with head turned to the side.
Name one positive and one concern with this position
prone
better oxygenation and draining fluid from lungs; suffocation
A three point crutch gate means the patient will walk like this
What is keeping one foot completely non-weight bearing so that there are never more than 3 points touching the ground
measurement of antiembolic stockings include this
measuring the leg from the heel to the top of the intended ending spot, measuring the calf or thigh depending on how high the stocking will go
signs and symptoms differ in what way
signs are measurable and can be observed (objective), symptoms are dependent on what the patient relates to healthcare professionals (subjective)
What is prevention of respiratory and circulatory complication of immobility
This position lying on the back with foot higher than the head.
What is Trendelenburg
keeping a patient safe during transfer may mean the use of this device that will keep staff from lifting the patient manually
What is a lift device
Explain why is it important to allow extra time when an older adult changes their position
What is to prevent fainting due to orthostatic hypotension.
Whether answering a question or caring for a patient, assessing for importance of care should go in this order
ABCDE
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure