What is muscle atrophy?
lying on the back with arms at sides
What is supine
What is prevention of respiratory and circulatory complication of immobility
what is a DVT or thrombus
this effect of immobility results in increased calcium in the blood to be filtered by the kidneys
What is renal calculi
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
When a patient is in bed, name the the important safety measures (2).
What is lock the wheels and place the bed in lowest position.
What is hypoxemia
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
What is depression
The Fowlers position is described as and is helpful for patients with what symptom
What is sitting up
What is dyspnea
What is a hoyer lift
35 pound max lift
What is a embolism
This effect of immobility causes decreased peristalsis of the colon and results in this GI disturbance
What is constipation
This effect of immobility results when urine pools in the renal pelvis.
What is a urinary tract infection
lying on the belly with head turned to the side.
Name one positive and one concern with this position
What is prone
What is better oxygenation and draining fluid from lungs
What is suffocation
ROM and PROM are completed for this purpose
What is to prevent immobility and contractures (permanently shortened muscles)
an effect of immobility that results in nerves receiving less oxygenated blood while the nerve is being compressed between the bed and bone
This effect of immobility results in pooling of the blood in the extremities and leads to this serious diagnosis.
What is a blood clot
This effect of immobility results in decreased cardiac output with increased cardiac workload and when changing positions quickly causes the BP to drop significantly
What is orthostatic hypotension
This position lying on the back with foot higher than the head.
What is Trendelenburg
Name 3 medications that affect mobility
What is diuretic, antihypertensive (BP med), hypnotic and pain medication
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.
This effect of immobility results in the lung collapsing due to decreased lung muscle strength and decreased lung expansion.
What is atelectasis