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Immobility gastrointestinal ~ correct answer~Slow Peristalsis,
constipation, paralytic Illeus
Assessment after a fall ~ correct answer~Neurovascular check, call for
help, notify physician, notify family
Cast care ~ correct answer~don't cover until dry, handle with palms of
hands, don't rest on hard surfaces, keep above level of heart, check
pulses, color , sensation. Complication of cast is numbness, tingling, no
pulses, bluish color of the skin
closed fracture ~ correct answer~broken bone with no open wound
open fracture ~ correct answer~one in which the bone is broken and
there is an open wound in the skin
transverse fracture ~ correct answer~occurs straight across the bone-
caused by pressure from top and bottom
spiral fracture ~ correct answer~a fracture in which the bone has been
twisted apart
,comminuted fracture ~ correct answer~fracture in which the bone is
splintered or crushed
impacted fracture ~ correct answer~fracture in which bone fragments
are pushed into each other
greenstick fracture ~ correct answer~one in which the bone is bent and
only partially broken
oblique fracture ~ correct answer~Fracture that involves a separation
from the two affected bones
Crepitus ~ correct answer~a crackling or grating sound usually of bones
Osteoarthritis ~ correct answer~Loss of articular cartilage in the joint
DVT ~ correct answer~deep vein thrombosis- Prevention is prophylactic
treatment with Lovenox, Ted hose, SCD's (sequential compression
devices), foot pumps
SCDs ~ correct answer~sequential compression devices
Promotion of Independence ~ correct answer~Allow patient to do as
much Active range of motion/ encourage independent activity as
possible
, benefits of activity ~ correct answer~Improved CV and Respiratory
health
--Decreased rates in CV disease
Improved strength and mobility
Maintenance of Bone Density
Maintenance of Healthy Weight and Metabolism
Improved
Psychosocial Health
posture ~ correct answer~Position of the body in relation to the
surrounding space
Immobility - Musculoskeletal ~ correct answer~loss of 7-10% muscle
strength per week, foot drop, osteoporosis, decreased stability.
Immobility of the Genitourinary System ~ correct answer~Urinary
Stasis / Retention
UTI
Renal Calculi
Immobility: Respiratory ~ correct answer~decrease all muscle strengths
including lungs, increases secretion, decreased ventilation, decrease
respiratory depth, air passage blockage can lead to atelectasis.
Immobility of the Integumentary System ~ correct answer~- Pressure