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N205 Activity & Mobility
N205 Activity & Mobility
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/12/2014

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Term
Structure & Function of Bones
Definition
provide framework
facilitate movement
protect vital organs
store & regulate calcium, phosphate & form blood cells
Term
Structure & Function Muscles
Definition
work of the muscle determines size
^activity/work= ^ size of muscle (hypertrophy)
decrease activity/work= decrease size of muscle (atrophy)
Term
Proper Body Mechanics
Definition
Alignment
Posture
Balance
Term
Disease or Injury Affecting Mobility
Definition
stroke, Parkinson's Dx, Muscular Dystrophy, Fx/trauma, MS, burns, Heart Dx, depression, congenital
Term
Altered Mobility
Definition
decreased muscle strength & tone
lack of coordination
altered gait
decreased joint mobility
pain on movement
Term
Decreased Muscle Strength/Tone
Definition
Atrophy= decrease muscle size
Flaccidity= decrease muscle tone
Spasticity= ^ muscle tone
Term
Lack of Coordination
Definition
Trauma
Disease
ETOH/Drugs
Uncoordinated movement appears jerky
Term
Altered Gait
Definition
Affects:
rhythm
steadiness
speed of walking
Ataxia Gait - staggering & unsteadiness
Term
Contracture
Definition
A progressive shortening of a muscle & loss of joint mobility resulting in fibrotic changes in tissue surrounding the joint.
Term
Foot Drop
Definition
Contracture in which foot is fixed in plantar flexion.
Term
Degenerative Process (Dx)
Definition
Osteoarthritis
Term
Inflammatory Process (Dx)
Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
^ Workload & ^ O2 =
Definition
^ HR
Term
Orthostatic Hypotension
Definition
Decreased ability to maintain systemic BP when changing from supine to upright position.
Term
DVT's occur as a result of..
Definition
Venus Stasis
Inactive Leg Muscles
Clot/Embolus
Term
Pressure Ulcers
Definition
When pressure over affected area exceeds pressure required for adequate blood flow.
Term
Pressure Ulcers result when cells..
Definition
do not receive adequate O2 & nutrients.
Term
Urinary stasis & ^ serum Ca+ level promote
Definition
the formation of renal calculi (kidney stones)
Term
Causes of Constipation
Definition
1. rectal filling is slower when supine this = weaker stimulus for defecation
2. delay in defecation causes intestines to absorb more H2O
Term
Immobility NSG Dx
Definition
Impaired Walking
Impaired W/C Mobility
Impaired Transfer Ability
Activity Intolerance
Self Care Deficit
Term
Osteoporosis Interventions
Definition
Smoking Cessation
Diet rich Ca/supplementation
Vitamin D
Wt. Bearing Exercises
Term
Positioning/Turning Interventions
Definition
q 2hr Turning Schedule
Log Rolling
Draw Sheets
Term
Ambulation
Definition
Early Ambulation
Surgical
Bedrest
Dangling
Term
Canes goes on ..
Definition
strong side when walking
Term
Upstairs which leg advances first..
Definition
strong leg advances followed by cane & affected leg
Term
Downstairs which leg advances first..
Definition
affected leg & cane followed by the strong leg
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