Effects of Immobility
Formation of blood clots is a risk to which body system
Circulatory
when a patient is lying flat on their back, we would call it this
Supine
AROM stands for this
Active range of motion
This is a critical step(s) when helping a resident to transfer from bed to their wheelchair
Lock bed and wheelchair
the inability to move half of the body, including the legs
Paraplegia
This is the most common concern for the integumentary system if a patient has mobility issues
Pressure injuries
When feeding a resident in bed, the resident should be in this position
High fowlers
These terms essentially mean bending and straightening the limb when doing range of motion expercises
Flexion and extension
Good habits like standing with feet shoulder-width apart, using leg muscles to lift, and avoiding twisting the body are all part of what?
Body mechanics
This means that one side of the body is weakened or paralysed, usually due to CVA
Hemiplegia
If muscles aren't being used, they will shrink in size and strength will decrease. This is called:
Atrophy
When moving a person into this position, you should put a pillow between their knees/lower legs, behind their back, and between the arm and ribcage
Lateral
When a resident cannot perform the exercise himself and must have assistance moving the limb, it is called this:
Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
You should do this to the patient's bed when providing cares/repositioning to avoid injuring yourself
Raise bed to working height
This is the term for experiencing pain or sensation in a limb that has been amputated
Phantom pain
Constipation is a concern for which body system?
Digestive
This may be placed at the foot of the bed to prevent foot drop
Foot board
This is the "critical" step when performing the Range of Motion skill during the state exam
As the resident if they are experiencing any pain
When assisting a resident with a weak right side to ambulate, you should stand on this side
Right side
This term describes care that is targeted, and intended to return a patient to their highest level of functioning after and illness or injury
Rehabilitative care
An incentive spirometer may be used to minimize the effects of immobility on this body system
Respiratory
You would use this item to prevent friction and shear when boosting a patient up in bed
Lift sheet or Draw sheet
This is the term for moving your arms/legs away from your body
Abduction
Many residents might need this item in order to safely transfer or ambulate
Gait or transfer belt
This type of care is slower-paced, intended to improve or maintain independence, and is required by OBRA in long-term care facilities
Restorative Care