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morbid obese
True or False: Would you elevate an extremity that is in a cast?
True, helps to decrease swelling
When completing restorative care, the aide starts at the _______ and works her way _______the body.
shoulders, down
What is passive range of motion exercises
when a resident cannot move on her own
Fluids are encourages for residents who are at risk for what?
UTI and dehydration
describe the Sim's position
left side with right leg knee flexed.
A Nursing Aide is working as a restorative aide, it is true to say that setbacks in your residents restorative care may occur.
True, what is one thing that you can do to help your resident to stay on track and motivated in restorative care?
when a resident uses a cane, crutches, or walker, what side will the NA stay on?
stay on the resident's weaker side
What is Osteoporosis?
lack of calcium in the diet
Benefits of regular activity and exercise for the endocrine system
increased metabolism
Describe Supine position
lying flat on the back
Give me an example of a prosthesis?
an artificial arm to replace an arm that has been lost.
What is atrophy
weakening, wasting away, and decrease in the size of the muscle.
What is the purpose of orthotic devices
keeps joints in correct position and improve function
Bending a body part is called
Flexion
skeletal muscle
report to the nurse if the weights move
What is a contracture?
Painful permanent stiffening of a muscle.
What are some age related changes for the musculoskeletal system
muscles weaken and lost tone
Before you apply a prosthesis the area must be?
dry
Does pain and stiffness increase or decrease in cold weather if a resident has osteoarthritis?
increase
what is osteoarthritis?
What is the function of the bones
lending support to body structures
Name an autoimmune illness
diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis
How does regular activity and exercise benefit the integumentary system?
quality and health of the skin is improved
A total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than what degree?
90 degrees