NURS 2320 FUNDAMENTALS TEST #3 |
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, Skeletal muscles Voluntary muscles that move the skeleton
Smooth muscles Involuntary muscles that move smooth organs in the GI tract, bladder, and internal
organs
Cardiac muscles Involuntary muscles that move the heart
Cartilage Acts as a cushion around joints and other parts of the body
Ligaments Connect bone to bone in most moveable joints
Tendons Connect muscle to bone
Osteoblasts Cells that form new bones and grow and heal existing bones
Osteoclasts Cells that destroy bone to initiate normal bone remodeling and mediate bone loss
Proper body mechanics Wide base, lift with legs, hold objects close, avoid twisting and bending over
Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 45-60 degrees, promotes respiratory function and helps with
cardiac dysfunction
Semi Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
High Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 90 degrees
Orthopneic position Head of the bed elevated to 90 degrees with an overbed table and pillow in front,
helpful for shortness of breath
Lateral position Patient lying on side, relieves pressure from heels and sacrum
Prone position Patient lies on abdomen, allows full extension of hips and knees, useful for unconscious
patients
Sim's position Lower arm positioned behind the patient, upper leg flexed, ideal for giving an enema
STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| NURSING EXAM PREP | 100% VERIFIED |
A+ GUARANTEE
Updated Questions and Answers | 100% Verified Exam Prep
, Skeletal muscles Voluntary muscles that move the skeleton
Smooth muscles Involuntary muscles that move smooth organs in the GI tract, bladder, and internal
organs
Cardiac muscles Involuntary muscles that move the heart
Cartilage Acts as a cushion around joints and other parts of the body
Ligaments Connect bone to bone in most moveable joints
Tendons Connect muscle to bone
Osteoblasts Cells that form new bones and grow and heal existing bones
Osteoclasts Cells that destroy bone to initiate normal bone remodeling and mediate bone loss
Proper body mechanics Wide base, lift with legs, hold objects close, avoid twisting and bending over
Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 45-60 degrees, promotes respiratory function and helps with
cardiac dysfunction
Semi Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
High Fowler's position Head of the bed elevated 90 degrees
Orthopneic position Head of the bed elevated to 90 degrees with an overbed table and pillow in front,
helpful for shortness of breath
Lateral position Patient lying on side, relieves pressure from heels and sacrum
Prone position Patient lies on abdomen, allows full extension of hips and knees, useful for unconscious
patients
Sim's position Lower arm positioned behind the patient, upper leg flexed, ideal for giving an enema
