Multidimensional Care I / MDC 1
Book 3 – Rasmussen University
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Question:
What is immobility?
Answer:
Inability to move freely
Question:
What is the priority intervention for immobile patients?
Answer:
Early ambulation
,Question:
What are respiratory complications of immobility?
Answer:
Atelectasis, pneumonia
Question:
What are circulatory complications of immobility?
Answer:
DVT, orthostatic hypotension
Question:
What are GI complications of immobility?
Answer:
Constipation
Question:
What are GU complications of immobility?
Answer:
Urinary stasis, UTI
,Question:
What are musculoskeletal complications of immobility?
Answer:
Muscle atrophy, contractures, footdrop
Question:
What is DVT?
Answer:
Blood clot in a deep vein
Question:
How is DVT prevented?
Answer:
Ambulation, GCS, SCDs
Question:
What should never be done with suspected DVT?
Answer:
Massage the leg
, Question:
What does GCS stand for?
Answer:
Graduated Compression Stockings
Question:
What is the purpose of GCS?
Answer:
Improve circulation and prevent clots
Question:
When are GCS applied?
Answer:
Before getting out of bed
Question:
What are SCDs?
Answer:
Sequential compression devices that promote blood flow