Definitions in Mobility
What is known as a permanent or severe tightenings of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby tissues?
What is a contracture?
The elbow, knee and ankle are what kind of joints?
What is a hinge joint?
Name a variable that can cause injury in nurse with moving or lifting a patient.
What is: uncoordinated lift, high exertion, awkward posture, lifting when fatigued, not using assistive devices?
In terms of cardiac function and blood pressure, what does a patient experience after periods of immobility?
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
Which side of the body is cane placed on for proper ambulation?
What is the stronger side of the body?
The muscular system is composed of these three types of muscle:
What is cardiac, smooth (visceral) and smooth muscle?
The carpal bones of the wrist and the tarsal bones of the feet are this kind of joint.
What is a gliding joint?
What should we encourage all patient to do to improve mobility and overall function of bodily systems?
What is exercise?
Name on thing that happens within respiratory system when patient is immobile.
What is:
-decrease in depth and rate of respirations
-atelectasis
-acid base imbalance
-respiratory tract infections (ex. Pneumonia)
Position in which the patient lies completely flat often with a pillow under head.
What is supine position?
The framework of bones, the joints between them, and cartilage that protects our organs and allows us to move is called
What is the Skeletal System?
The hip and shoulder are considered this type of joint.
What is a ball and socket joint?
This is known as a break in the continuity of a bone or cartilage.
What is a fracture?
Immobility causes decrease muscle size, strength and tone within the musculoskeletal system. What is this known as?
What is atrophy?
Name the position in which the patient lies on stomach with head turned to side.
What is prone position?
Which mobility disorder is characterized by the deterioration of articular cartilage and pain with motion?
What is Osteoarthritis?
This type of joint is characterized as a ring-like structure that turns on a pivot; movement is limited to rotation.
What is a pivot joint?
This occurs with wrenching or twisting of a joint, resulting in a partial tear or rupture to its attachments.
What is a sprain?
In patients who are immobile, especially those who are older or debilitated, the impaired circulation that accompanies immobility may result in?
What is skin breakdown?
Where should nurse walk when ambulating patient with gait belt?
What is slightly behind and to the side?
What is the disease process characterized as the process of bone demineralization?
What is Osteoporosis?
This type of joint in found in the skull and is immovable.
What is one positive effect of exercise for the cardiovascular system?
What is:
-Increased efficiency of the heart
-Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
-Improved venous return
-Increased circulating fibrinolysin (substance that breaks up small clots)
In regards to the urinary system, immobile patients are more at risk for these conditions. Name 1 for credit.
What is urinary tract infection and/or formation of kidney stones?
Which position in bed is most appropriate for patient in respiratory distress?
What is high Fowler's position?