RNSG 1430 Mobility Exam Questions and Answers All Correct

RNSG 1430 Mobility Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Mobility definition - Answer-Purposeful physical movement, including gross simple movements, fine complex movements and coordination IMPORTANCE OF THE CONCEPT OF MOBILITY - Answer-Number of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile: 17.6 million Percent of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile: 7.1% Number of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 38.2 million Percent of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 15.5% systemic effects: metabolic - Answer-Endocrine, calcium absorption, and GI function systemic effects: cardiovascular - Answer-Orthostatic hypotension Thrombus systemic effects: muscle effects - Answer-Loss of muscle mass Muscle atrophy systemic effects: urinary elimination - Answer-Urinary stasis Renal calculi systemic effects: respiratory - Answer-Atelectasis (colapsed lung) hypostatic pneumonia systemic effects: musculoskeletal changes - Answer-Loss of endurance and muscle mass and decreased stability and balance systemic effects: skeletal - Answer-Impaired calcium absorption Joint abnormalities systemic effects: integumentary - Answer-Pressure ulcer Ischemia Developmental Changes in Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers - Answer-Prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills, intellectual development or musculoskeletal development Developmental Changes in adolescents - Answer-Delayed in gaining independence and in accomplishing skills Social isolation can occur Developmental Changes in adults - Answer-Physiological systems are at risk Changes in family and social structures Developmental Changes in older adults - Answer-Decreased physical activity Hormonal changes Bone reabsorption Mobility is on a continuum from: - Answer-Immobile -> Partial Immobility ->Full Mobility Mobility relies on : - Answer-Bones Joints Articular cartilage Tendons and Ligaments Skeletal Muscle Mechanics of Muscle Contraction Nervous System for communication through nerve impulses To obtain purposeful movement must have: - Answer-Nerve impulses reaching the muscle Muscles must be able to respond to nerve impulses Proprioception Mechanical load Joint mobility proprioception - Answer-perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body. we test for it by having pt close their eyes and we check for swaying movements