Chapter 15
The action of bending the foot down at the ankle
What is plantar flexion
These are artificial replacements for missing body parts
What are protheses
This lasts longer than 6 months and is constant or occurs off and on.
What is chronic pain
If you are taking a pulse of a client you are unfamiliar with, always take the pulse for this amount of time
What is 1 minute
These are also known as objective data
What are signs
This tells you which joints to exercise and whether the exercises are to be active, passive, or active–assistive
What is the care plan
This is client care that is usually provided by nurses and support workers
What is restorative care
This is not just physical; clients also feel it emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
What is pain
Do this to straighten the ear canal when taking a tympanic temperature
What is pull the pinna up and back
This is the spoken account of care provided and observations made
What is verbal report
After doing this with the client, report and record the following:
• The time the exercises were performed
• The joints exercised
• The number of times the exercises were performed on each joint
• Complaints of pain or signs of stiffness or spasm
• The degree to which the client took part in the exercises
What are ROM exercises
Most of these facilities provide rehabilitation services similar to those found in hospitals
What are LTC facilities
For clients who are able to communicate, most nurses in Canada are taught to assess pain using this acronym
What is PQRSTU
To convert to metric units, divide the pounds by this to obtain the weight in kilograms
What is 2.2
These record measurements and observations made on every shift. Information may include the client’s blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, and weight.
What are graphic sheets
People who are overweight subject their joints to increased wear, which in turn can contribute to the development of this
What is osteoarthritis (OA)
This is the use of computer technology to create a simulated image or simulated environment
What is virtual reality
This is characterized by negative-sounding respirations on inspiration or expiration
What is laboured breathing
These are used to measure weight for clients who are able to stand
This is a card file that summarizes information in the chart. It usually includes the client’s current diagnosis, medications, treatments, any special equipment needs, and routine care measures
What is the Kardex
This is ordered by a physician to reduce physical activity, reduce pain, encourage rest, regain strength, promote healing, or a combination of these
What is bed rest
This requires a multidisciplinary team effort. Members of the team can vary, depending on the client’s needs. The team usually includes the client, family members, and HCPs
What is rehabilitation
These are persistent problems that affect the amount and quality of sleep and can cause fatigue, irritability, poor judgement, and other problems
What are sleep disorders
This is the amount of blood in the system. Severe bleeding lowers this and giving intravenous (IV) fluids rapidly increases this
What is blood volume
These record information about the care given, the client’s response to care, observations, the client’s activities, special treatments, and medications
What are progress notes