Review
Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, weakness
If a person is on bed rest, what position do you need to help them into before they get out of bed?
Fowlers
Where do we position hip abduction wedges?
Who participates in active-assistive ROM exercises?
The person with some help from a staff member
What is another name for permanent plantar flexion?
Footdrop
How can orthostatic hypotension be prevented?
Changing positions slowly
What can the person do when they are on bed rest?
Some ADLs
When and why would a trapeze be used?
For exercises to strengthen arm muscles
To move up and turn in bed
Who performs active ROM exercises?
Done by the person
What can cause disabilities? Name one
- Disease, injury, surgery, birth injuries, birth defects
If a person is unsteady or weak, what should you use when assisting the person with ambulation?
Gait belt
If a person is on strict bed rest, what does this mean? What can the person participate in?
Everything is done for the person, all ADLs done in bed
What side of the body should a can be held on?
The strong side
Who performs passive ROM exercises
A team member moves the persons joints through their ROM
Why is privacy important in healthcare?
Protects the person's dignity and promotes self respect
When ambulating a patient, how should you stand?
To the side and slightly behind
What can trochanter rolls help prevent?
Prevents the hips and legs from turning outward
What is the device that allows for attachments and gives more support than a cane?
Walker
How do you know if you are allowed to perform ROM to the neck?
Only if allowed by your agency and if the nurse instructs you
Who is the key member in rehabilitation?
The person (patient)
Name three things that restorative nursing promotes?
Healing, Self-care, Elimination, positioning, Mobility, communication, cognitive function
What does Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require nursing centers to provide?
Rehabilitation Services
When a person has crutches, what are three things you need to do/check for?
- Make sure crutch tups not worn down or wet
- Make sure person is wearing non-skid shoes
- Keep crutches within the person's reach
What is the purpose of a bed cradle?
Keeps top linens off feet
What should we remind the person of during rehabilitation?
Their progress
- Focus on abilities and strengths