Question | Answer |
What is the loss of muscle strength due to inactivity? | Deconditioning |
Bedrest is usually ordered to _______________ physical activity. | Reduce |
Bedrest is usually ordered to reduce ___________. | Pain |
Bedrest is usually ordered to encourage ____________. | Rest |
Bedrest is usually ordered to ______________ strength. | Regain |
Bedrest is usually ordered to promote _______________. | Healing |
A patient on which type of bedrest has everything done for them? | Strict |
A patient on which type of bedrest is allowed to do some ADLs such as self-feeding, oral hygiene, bathing, shaving, and hair care? | Bedrest |
Bedrest with ______________ privileges allows the person to use the bedside commode for elimination. | Commode |
Bedrest with _______________ privileges (BRP) allows the person to use the bathroom for elimination. | Bathroom |
What is a lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle? | Contracture |
What is the decrease in size or the wasting away of tissue? | Atrophy |
An abnormally drop in blood pressure when a person suddenly stands up is called ________________ hypotension. | Orthostatic |
What word mean fainting or a brief loss of consciousness? | Syncope |
A person with orthostatic hypotension often becomes _____________, weak and may have spots before the eyes. | Dizzy |
Another term for orthostatic hypotension is ______________ hypotension. | Postural |
The best way to avoid orthostatic hypotension is to _____________ change positions. | Slowly |
What type of supportive device is used to prevent a mattress from sagging? | Bed-boards |
What type of supportive device is used to prevent plantar flexion and is placed at the foot of the mattress? | Foot-boards |
What is it called when the foot falls down at the ankle (permanent plantar flexion)? | Footdrop |
What type of supportive device is used to prevent the hips and legs from turning outward (external rotation)? | Trochanter rolls |
What type of supportive device is used to keep the hip abducted (apart) after hip replacement surgery? | Hip abduction wedges |
What type of supportive device is used to prevent contractures of the thumb, finger, and wrist (also called hand grips)? | Hand rolls |
What type of supportive device is used to keep the weight of the top linens off the feet and toes? | Bed cradle |
Before getting a person out of bed you should slowly raise the head of the bed and place the person in ____________ position. | Fowler's |
To help prevent orthostatic hypotension you should measure the person's blood pressure, pulse, and respirations with the person in ______________ position. | Supine |
What is used for exercises to strengthen arm muscles? | Trapeze |
A trapeze hangs from an ______-______ frame. | Over-bed |
What type of ROM exercises are done by the patient themselves? | Active |
What type of ROM exercises are done by the healthcare worker moving the joints through their ROM? | Passive |
What type of ROM exercises are done by the patient with some help from the healthcare worker? | Active-assistive |
What is moving a body part away from the mid-line of the body? | Abduction |
What is moving a body part towards the mid-line of the body? | Adduction |
What is straightening a body part? | Extension |
What is vending a body part? | Flexion |
What is the excessive straightening of a body part? | Hyperextension |
What is bending the toes and foot up at the ankle? | Dorsiflexion |
What is turning the joint? | Rotation |
What is turning the joint inward? | Internal rotation |
What is turning the joint outward? | External rotation |
What is bending the foot down at the ankle? | Plantar flexion |
What is turning the joint downward? | Pronation |
What is turning the joint upward? | Supination |
When delegated to perform ROM exercises you need this information from the nurse and the care plan: what kind of _______ ordered. | ROM |
When delegated to perform ROM exercises you need this information from the nurse and the care plan: which ___________ to exercise. | Joint |
When delegated to perform ROM exercises you need this information from the nurse and the care plan: how ___________ the exercises are done. | Often |
When delegated to perform ROM exercises you need this information from the nurse and the care plan: how many times to ___________ each exercise. | Repeat |
ROM exercises to the ___________ can cause serious injury if not done properly. | Neck |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should exercise only the __________ the nurse tells you to exercise. | Joints |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should ___________ only the body part being exercised. | Expose |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should use good body ________________. | Mechanics |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should ____________ the part being exercise. | Support |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should move the joint __________, smoothly, and gently. | Slowly |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should not _________ a joint beyond its present range of motion. | Force |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should not force a joint to the point of _____________. | Pain |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should ask the person if they have pain or ______________. | Discomfort |
When performing range-of-motion exercises you should only perform ROM to the ___________ if allowed by center policy. | Neck |
What is the act of walking called? | Ambulation |
Before ambulating a person you need to discuss how __________ to walk. | Far |
Before ambulating a person you need to discuss what _____________ devices are used. | Assist |
Before ambulating a person you need to discuss how you will ____________. | Assist |
Before ambulating a person you need to discuss how you will help if the person begins to ______________. | Fall |
If you are ambulating a weak or unsteady person you should use a ________ __________. | Gait belt |
To help a person walk you should walk to the side and slightly _____________ the person. | Behind |
To help a person walk you should stand on the person's __________ side. | Weak |
Safety measures for crutch use involve checking the crutch _________ to make sure they are not worn down, torn, or wet. | Tips |
Safety measures for crutch use involve checking the crutches for __________ and damage. | Flaws |
Safety measures for crutch use include making sure all of the ___________ are tight. | Bolts |
Safety measures for crutch use include making sure the person wears flat, non-skid ______________. | Shoes |
A cane is held on the ___________ side of the body. | Strong |
The cane tip is kept about 6-_____ inches to the side of the foot. | 10 |
The cane grip is level with the _________. | Hip |
When using a cane the person moves the cane forward and then moves the __________ leg. | Weak |
When using a walker the person pushes the walker about _____-8 inches in front of their feet. | 6 |
What assist device supports weak body parts? | Braces |
A _____________ is applied over the ankle, knee, or back. | Brace |
Keep the ___________ and bony areas under the brace clean and dry to prevent skin breakdown. | Skin |
Recreational activities are important for an older person's physical and ____________ well-being. | Mental |
Activities must meet each person's _____________ and physical, mental, spiritual, and psycho-social needs. | Interests |
Some persons need ___________ getting to an activity. | Help |