Question | Answer |
Effects of immobility on muscle? | Decreased muscle strength & size |
Effects of immobility on joints? | Decreased joint mobility and flexibility |
Effects of immobility on endurance and activity? | -limited endurance
-activity intolerance |
Effects of immobility on bone? | bone demineralization |
Effects of immobility on coordination and gait? | lack of coordination and gait |
Effects of immobility on ventilation and the respiratory system? | -Decreased ventilatory effort
-increased respiratory:
-secretions
-atelectasis
-congestion |
atelectasis | [at'ilek'tesis]collapse of alveoli preventing respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in part of the lungs |
Effects of immobility on cardiac system? | -increased cardiac workload
-orthostatic hypotension
-venous thrombosis |
Effects of immobility on circulation and skin? | -impaired circulation
-skin breakdown
(own notes: impaired circulation -->decreased perfusion-->areas of placed pressure-->not getting perfused-->cells die-->skin breakdown) |
Own notes: 3 things important for skin integrity | circulation
immunity
nutrition (protein essential for repair) |
Effects of immobility on appetite and bowel movements? | -decreased appetite
-constipation |
Effects of immobility on urinary system? | -urinary stasis
-infection |
Effects of immobility on sleep and emotions? | -altered sleep patterns
-pain
-depression
-anger
-anxiety |