Bones & Muscles
Gives shape and form to body
Maintains posture and permits movements
Protects internal organs
Produces heat
Functions of the musculoskeletal system
This type of fracture results in the bone sticking out of the skin
Open
Pressure Ulcers
Integumentary system
Minimum number of people required to operate the mechanical lift
2
This device is used for balance and should be held on the strong side.
cane
When entering an elevator with a resident with a wheelchair - what guideline should be followed
Back into the elevator so that the resident is facing forward
weakening or wasting away of the muscle
atrophy
A doctor's order stating that a person is able to support some body weight on one or both legs
Partial weight bearing (PWB)
Muscles weaken and lose tone
Bones lose calcium & joints less flexible
Height is lost due to shrinkage of space between vertebrae
Weight loss due to loss of muscle mass
Normal changes of aging in the musculoskeletal system
In this condition there is a decrease in bone density but not enough to be classified as Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Constipation
Gastrointestinal System
A resident has hemiplegia of the right side and needs to be transferred from the bed to the wheelchair, which side should the wheelchair be placed
Left (Strong side moves first)
This device is used when the resident can only bear weight on 1 leg
crutches
Elastic bandage can be used to hold a dressing in place and should be wrapped in which direction
Distal to Proximal
A permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
contracture
warmth, tingling, itching or pain from a body part that has been amputated
Phantom sensation or phantom limb pain
These types of muscles make up the walls of the organs and are not under a person's conscious control
Smooth Muscles
Stooped posture and bones and break easily are common in which disorder
Osteoporosis
Pneumonia
Respiratory System
When ambulating a resident using a cane the NA should stand on this side
weak side
This device is used for support and stability.
Walker
Keep Dry and clean
Do not insert objects
Elevate to reduce swelling
Pad the edges as needed
Care of a cast
Sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes position
Orthostatic hypotension
After THR surgery the joint should not be flexed greater than
90 degrees
Controls movement by contracting and relaxing- this muscle is voluntary
Skeletal
This type of arthritis is a disorder of the immune system
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Depression
Nervous System
Size
Condition
Ability
Cognitive function
Equipment available
Factors that determine how we transfer a resident.
When going down a ramp, which direction should a wheelchair face
backwards
When moving a stretcher, the _____ of the patient moves first
feet
This device provides external support and can protect and improve function of a limb
Orthotic Device
After TKR surgery this device is used to prevent scar tissue, stiffness and swelling
CPM machine
The femur is an example of this type of bone
Long
With this condition pain and stiffness can increase in cold damp weather
Osteoarthritis
Blood Clots
Cardiovascular System
Mental / emotional issues that a resident may experience after a fall
Fear and anxiety
How often should a person in a wheelchair be reppositioned.
Every hour
A fracture that occurs in a bone that is weakened by disease
Pathological
Method of treating fractures by keeping bones in the proper position.
Traction
After THR this device is used to prevent adduction of the hip joint which could dislocate it
Abduction Wedge or Abduction Pillow