Anemia
This anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor.
What is pernicious anemia?
This condition involves destruction of alveoli causing decreased surface area for gas exchange.
What is emphysema?
Localized skin damage due to prolonged pressure.
What are pressure injuries (pressure ulcers)?
A break where the bone does not pierce the skin.
What is a closed fracture?
Loss of motor and sensory function below the level of injury.
What is paralysis?
Fatigue and pallor due to decreased oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells are signs of this anemia.
What is iron-deficiency anemia?
This disorder is caused by inflammation and thickening of the bronchial walls.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Immobility increases risk for this blood clot formation in the lower extremities.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Bone fragments pierce the skin, increasing infection risk.
What is an open (compound) fracture?
Injury to the cervical spine often results in paralysis of all four limbs.
What is quadriplegia?
This anemia results from bone marrow failure and pancytopenia.
What is aplastic anemia?
Bronchospasm, airway inflammation, and mucus production characterize this airway disease.
What is asthma?
A musculoskeletal effect of immobility resulting in shortening and thickening of the connective tissue.
What are contractures?
This fracture results in a twisting injury and a spiral-shaped break.
What is a spiral fracture?
Life-threatening condition causing severe hypertension due to noxious stimuli below injury level.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
Painful vascular occlusion that can be caused by dehydration is a characteristic of this inherited anemia.
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sudden onset dyspnea and chest pain due to obstruction in pulmonary artery.
What is pulmonary embolism?
Bone demineralization due to lack of weight-bearing activity.
What is osteoporosis?
Bone is crushed, commonly seen in osteoporosis.
What is a compression fracture?
List three manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia.
What is hypertension, bradycardia, headache, vision changes, and flushing and sweating above the level of injury.
This anemia results from the lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa inhibiting the absorption of B12.
What is pernicious anemia?
This condition often presents with "barrel chest" and hyperinflation on imaging.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
This cardiovascular effect of immobility causes dizziness upon standing.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
A break where the bone shatters into three or more pieces.
What is a comminuted fracture?
List two triggers of autonomic dysreflexia.
What is bowel obstruction, constricted clothing, overdistended bladder, and pressure ulcers?