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a MCPHS- Provider I- Ch 11- Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation

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Emphasis of rehabilitation   Abilities  
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Impairment   Loss of function  
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Rehabilitation efforts begin   During initial contact w Pt  
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Goal of rehabilitation   Restore Pt's independence as quickly as possible, Promote acceptable quality of life  
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Severe disability   Cannot perfrom one/more activities, Cannot use assistive device for mobility, Needs help from another person  
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Goal of assistive/adaptive devices   Maximize independence and promote access  
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Disability caused by   Acute incident, Progression of chronic condition  
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Acute incidents   Stroke, Trauma  
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Chronic conditions   Arthritis, Multiple sclerosis  
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Concerns of older adults r/t disability   Loss of independence, Increased potential for abuse, Decreased access to health care, Added burden on caregiver  
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Common nursing interventions r/t disability   Coping, Self-care, Mobility limitations, Skin care, Bowel/bladder management  
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Basis of rehab program   Assessment of functional capacity  
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Functional Independence Measure (FIM)   Tool to assess Pt's independence level  
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Focusing on gross functional movements vs. Fine motor skills   Gross functional movements are priority, Then fine motor skills  
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Expected Pt. outcomes r/t Self-care deficits   Performs at maximal level of independence, Uses adaptive devices effectively, Reports satisfaction w/independence level  
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During position changes/transfer/ambulation activities, nurse observes for   Orthostatic hypotension  
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Crutch walking vs. Walker   C requires high energy expenditure and balance, W is more stable  
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Prevention r/t Deformities and contractures   Proper positioning  
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Prevention r/t External rotation of hip   Trochanter roll  
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Causes of footdrop   Prolonged bed rest, Lack of exercise, Incorrect positioning, Weight of bedding  
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Muscles r/t Footdrop contracture   Gastrocnemius and Soleus  
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Exercises r/t Footdrop prevention   Dorsiflexion/plantar flexion of feet, Flexion/extension of toes, Eversion/inversion of ankles  
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Active vs. Assisted vs. Passive ROM   Active- performed by Pt, Assisted- nurse helps if necessary, Passive- performed by nurse  
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Proper amount of ROM per joint   Complete ROM 3x, at least twice/day  
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IADL's are activities that are necessary for   Independent living  
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PULSES profile assesses   Physical condition  
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Barthel Index measures   Pt's level of independence r/t ADL's  
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Opposition   Touching thumb to each fingertip  
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Internal vs. External rotation   I: turning inward toward center, E: turning outward away from center  
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Joints r/t ROM exercises   Moved to point of resistance, Stopped at point of pain  
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ROM exercise functions   Build muscle strength, Maintain joint function, Prevent deformity, Circulation, Endurance, Relaxation  
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Indicators of Orthostatic hypotension   Drop in BP, Pallor, Diaphoresis, Nausea, Tachycardia, Dizziness  
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When trying to ambulate, what to do w/presence of orthostatic hypotension   Stop activity, Assist Pt to supine position  
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Raising bed r/t spinal cord injuries   Slowly raise head of bed to 90 degrees  
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Signs r/t intolerance of upright position   Orthostatic hypotension, Cerebral insufficiency  
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Passive vs. Active-assistive exercises   P:performed by RN, A:performed by Pt w/RN assistance  
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Passive vs. Active-assistive exercises r/t Purpose   P:joint ROM, Circulation, A:normal muscle function  
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Active vs. Resistive exercises   A:performed by Pt, R:performed by Pt against resistance  
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Active vs. Resistive exercises r/t Purpose   A:muscle strength, R:increase muscle power  
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Isometric exercises   Performed by Pt, Body part in fixed position  
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Isometric exercises r/t Purpose   Strength even w/joint immobilized  
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Transfer activities begin   As soon as Pt permitted  
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During transfer, RN   Assists and coaches  
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Precautions r/t Transfer board/Sliding board   Shearing, Pt's fingers do not curl around board during transfer  
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Relieving fatigue r/t crutch gait   Pt should be taught two gaits to switch  
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Necessary factors for crutches   Balance, Cardiovascular reserve, Strong upper extremeties, Erect posture  
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First foot forward r/t crutchches- Sitting down, Down stairs, Up stairs   S:weak foot, D:weak foot, U:strong foot  
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Pick-up walker vs. Rolling walker   P:no natural walking pattern, Pts w/poor balance and cardiovascular reserve, R:automatic walking pattern  
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Only non-weight bearing crutch gait   3-point gait  
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Partial weight bearing crutch gaits   4-point & 2-point gaits  
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Proper cane height   Level w/trochanter  
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Proper hand for cane   Hand opposite of affected extremity  
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First foot going up and down stairs r/t Canes   "Up w/the good, Down w/the bad"  
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Functions r/t Orthosis   Support, Prevents/corrects deformities, Improves function  
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Static vs. Dynamic orthoses   S:stabilize joints and prevent contractures, D:improve function by assisting weak muscles  
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Moving parts r/t Static & Dynamic orthoses   S:no moving parts, D:flexible  
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Internal vs. External prosthesis   I:artificial hip, E:artificial leg  
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Proper fitment r/t orthosis   Clean/inspect skin daily, Snug brace fitment, Even pressure distribution, Cotton b/w skin and orthosis  
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Pressure ulcers occurance r/t capillary pressure   Occur when pressure on skin > capillary closure pressure  
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Initial sign of pressure   Erythema  
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Factors leading to pressure ulcers   Immobility, Impaired sensory reception, Decreased tissue perfusion, Decreased nutritional status, Friction/Shear, Increased moisture, Age-related skin changes  
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Factors causing Decreased tissue perfusion   DM, Edema, Obesity  
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Factors causing Decreased nutritional status   Anemia, Low protein levels, Negative nitrogen balance  
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Serum albumin level r/t Increasing risk of pressure ulcers   Serum < 3 g/mL  
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Friction vs. Shear   F:2 surfaces moving across each other, S:gravity pushing body down causing friction  
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Most succeptible areas r/t shear   Sacrum & heels  
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Stage I Pressure ulcer   Area of nonblanchable erythema  
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Stage II Pressure ulcer   Break in skin thru epidermis/dermis  
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Stage III Pressure ulcer   Ulcer extends into SubQ tissues  
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Stage IV Pressure ulcer   Ulcer extends into muscle or bone  
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Turning interval r/t pressure ulcer prevention   every 1-2 hours  
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Positioning cycle   Lateral, prone, then dorsal in sequence  
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Important nutrients r/t Healing   Protein, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc sulfate, Vitamin A  
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Position avoided w/Pts at risk for pressure ulcers   Semireclined  
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Urge vs. Reflex incontinence   U:d/t strong need to void, R:spinal cord lesion interrupts control w/no sensory awareness  
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Stress vs. Functional incontinence   S:weakened perineal muscles (sneezing), F:cannot reach and use toilet before voiding  
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Total incontinence   physiologic or psychological impairment  
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Restricting fluid intake to decrease urinary frequency   NEVER  
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Bladder training helps   Urge incontinence  
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Habit training helps   Functional, Urge, Stress incontinence  
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Biofeedback allows Pt to contract   Urinary sphincters  
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Biofeedback helps   Stress & urge incontinence  
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Kegel exercises help   Stress incontinence  
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Suprapubic tapping is stroking of   Inner thigh  
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Suprapubic tapping helps   Reflex incontinence  
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Best time to plan bowel elimination   After breakfast  
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Massage movement to promote feces movement   Massage abdomen from right to left  
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