Mobility & Immobility
The inability to move is called this
What is immobility?
This test identifies bone abnormalities and is often the first imaging study
What is an X-ray?
A fracture caused by twisting, common in abuse.
What is a spiral fracture?
The best way to prevent complications of immobility.
What is early ambulation?
The most common cause of elective amputations.
What is peripheral vascular disease?
The biggest complication of immobility
What is skin breakdown/pressure ulcers?
This study is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers or internal metal hardware.
What is an MRI?
A fracture where bone fragments are forced together
What is an impacted fracture?
Numbness and tingling after a fracture could indicate this complication.
What is acute compartment syndrome?
The higher the level of amputation, the greater the effort needed for this.
What is using a prosthesis?
This syndrome refers to predictable adverse effects on the body caused by inactivity.
What is disuse syndrome?
The most common complication of an arthroscopy.
What is infection?
This type of fracture occurs due to weak bone, often from osteoporosis or cancer.
What is a pathological (spontaneous) fracture?
Early signs of a pulmonary embolism include this respiratory symptom.
What is sudden shortness of breath?
Immediately after a traumatic amputation, the severed extremity should be wrapped in sterile gauze and placed here.
What is a watertight container in ice water?
The “5 P’s” of circulation assessment include pain, pulse, pallor, paresthesia, and this.
What is paralysis?
This test estimates bone density and is used to diagnose osteoporosis.
What is a DEXA scan?
The most serious complication of a femur fracture that can cause sudden shortness of breath.
What is a fat embolism?
Avascular necrosis most commonly occurs after fractures of this bone.
What is the hip/femur?
The most important psychosocial issue after amputation.
What is altered body image?
Loss of physical fitness due to inactivity is called this.
What is deconditioning?
This procedure determines the cause of muscle weakness by measuring electrical activity.
What is electromyography (EMG)?
A greenstick fracture is most common in this age group.
What are children?
This life-threatening complication of pelvic fractures should always be assessed.
What is internal bleeding?
The proper method to wrap a residual limb.
What is a figure-8 wrap?