Mobility Basics
These are two primary functions of the musculoskeletal system.
What are support and movement?
Decreased estrogen, low calcium intake, and sedentary lifestyle are risk factors for this bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?
This pediatric process is typically faster than in adults due to a thicker periosteum and better blood supply
What is fracture healing?
This vaccine protects against a bacteria that can cause meningitis, epiglottitis, and pneumonia in children.
What is the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine?
This respiratory disease causes paroxysmal coughing and the classic “whooping” sound.
What is pertussis?
This term describes the body’s ability to move freely and safely in the environment.
What is mobility?
This childhood disorder is characterized by brittle bones and frequent fractures with minimal trauma.
What is osteogenesis imperfecta?
Pain, swelling, and limited ROM around a joint following a fall are classic manifestations of this.
What is a joint injury (sprain or strain)?
This vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
What is the DTaP vaccine?
This type of transmission-based precaution is required for diseases like pertussis and influenza.
What are droplet precautions?
Name one strategy to prevent chronic low back pain in adults.
What is using proper body mechanics when lifting?
This inflammatory condition involves the synovial membrane and can cause joint swelling and pain.
What is synovitis?
The nurse teaches rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) for this type of soft tissue injury.
What is a sprain?
This vaccine is given to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
What is the MMR vaccine?
These tiny parasites burrow into the skin and cause intense itching, especially at night.
What are scabies?
This nursing intervention helps prevent mobility complications such as DVT and pneumonia after surgery.
What is encouraging early ambulation?
This congenital foot deformity causes the foot to turn inward and downward.
What is congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)?
Following a total knee replacement, this device may be used to maintain knee motion and prevent stiffness.
What is a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine?
This vaccine protects children from infections such as otitis media and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What is the pneumococcal vaccine?
Perianal itching at night is a common manifestation of this parasitic infection in children.
What are pinworms?
Teaching a patient to avoid prolonged bedrest and maintain ideal body weight helps prevent this type of pain.
What is chronic low back pain?
Name one mechanical cause of low back pain.
What is poor posture (or lifting heavy objects improperly)?
Unequal leg length and limited abduction in an infant may indicate this condition.
What is developmental dysplasia of the hip?
One key teaching point for parents about vaccines is this, related to mild expected side effects.
What is that mild fever and soreness at the injection site can be normal?
Crowded living conditions and lack of immunizations are examples of these
What are risk factors for infection?