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Excerise & Safety Ch. 26, 27

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Body alignment   Relationship of one body part to another  
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Body balance   Achieved by low center of gravity; enhanced by posture (optimal body position)  
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Friction   Effect of rubbing or resistance when a moving body meets a surface  
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Skeletal system   Bones provide support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell formation  
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Joints   Connection of bones  
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Ligaments   Bind joints and connect bones and cartilage  
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Tendons   Connect muscle to bones  
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Cartilage   Nonvascular, supportive tissue that acts as a shock-absorber pad between articulating bones  
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Neurotransmitters   Chemicals that transfer electric impulses from nerves to the muscles; stimulating muscles  
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Proprioception   The awareness of body position and body parts  
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Balance   Cerebellum coordinates movement; inner ear contains fluid-filled canals which aid in balance  
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Pathological Influences   Congenital defects, Disorders of bones, joints and muscles, CNS damage, Injury or CVA, Damage to component that regulates voluntary movement, Musculoskeletal trauma  
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Standing   Head erect and midline; body symmetrical; spine straight; abdomen tucked; knees straight; hips and ankles flexed; feet flat  
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Sitting   Head erect; neck straight; weight on buttocks and thighs; feet on the floor; forearms supported  
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Recumbent   Lateral position; vertebrae straight without curves  
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Range of motion   Used to determine limitation/injury to a joint  
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Gait   Manner or style of walking including rhythm, cadence, and speed  
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Nursing Knowledge to Assist with Mobility   Physical sciences, Growth & development, Hazards of immobility, Behavior change, Culture and individual’s history/choices, Assessment skills, Factors of activity tolerance (Box 26-7), Realistic goal setting  
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Effects of Exercise   Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Metabolic, Musculoskeletal, Activity tolerance, Psychosocial  
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Fowler’s   HOB elevated; support/ align hips & spine  
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Supine   Back lying; support w/ pillows, trochanter rolls, splints; >risk of aspiration; prevent foot drop w/ support  
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Prone   Face down  
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Lateral   Side lying w/ proper spine alignment  
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Sims’ Position   Side-lying with upper knee bent  
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Devices for Proper Positioning   Pillows, Foot boots, Trochanter rolls, Sandbags, Hand rolls, Hand-wrist splints, Trapeze bar, Side rails, Bed boards, Wedge pillow, chair ottoman  
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Lifting Techniques   Tighten stomach muscles, tuck pelvis, Bend at the knees, Keep weight lifted close to the body, Maintain trunk erect and knees bent, Avoid twisting, Maintain a low center of gravity  
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Transfer Techniques: Immobilized client   Use of proper body mechanics moves clients safely and protects nurse from injury  
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Dependent client   Assists client to regain optimal independence, joint movement, increases strength, promotes circulation, relieves pressure on skin, improves respiratory and urinary function  
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Vulnerable groups   Infants, children, older adults; the ill, mentally & physically disabled, illiterate, and poor often require help to achieve a safe environment.  
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Basic Human Needs at Risk: Oxygen   Risk: Carbon monoxide poisoning  
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Basic Human Needs at Risk: Nutrition   Proper refrigeration, food storage, and food preparation are needed: avoid feed poisoning  
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Basic Human Needs at Risk: Temperature   Comfort: 65° - 75° F. Risks: Hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion  
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Basic Human Needs at Risk: Humidity   Comfortable: 60% - 70%. Respiratory clients: helps liquefy secretions & improve breathing  
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Physical Hazards in the home   Inadequate lighting, barrier to walkways, bathroom fixtures, lack of safety devices, stairs  
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House fires   Major causes of death/injury between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am due to smoking and falling asleep  
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Pathogen   Any microorganism capable of producing an illness.  
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Pathogen Transmission   Inadequate hand washing, Insects, rodents, and parasites, Inadequate disposal of human waste, Improper disposal of biohazardous waste  
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Common Safety Hazards by Developmental Levels: Infant, toddler, preschooler   Prone to accidents (many are preventable). Accident prevention requires parent education  
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Common Safety Hazards by Developmental Levels: School-age child   Require education about safe play; should use protective safety equipment for sports  
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Common Safety Hazards by Developmental Levels: Adolescent   Drug abuse, MVA, drowning, alcohol use  
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Common Safety Hazards by Developmental Levels: Adult   Safety issues related to lifestyle habits such as alcohol, drug use, and stress  
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Common Safety Hazards by Developmental Levels: Older Adult   Age-related physiological changes, effects of medications, psychological factors, illness and accidents (e.g., falls, environmental hazards, burns)  
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Other Risk Factors   Lifestyle, Impaired mobility, Sensory impairments, Cognitive impairments, Safety awareness  
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Joint Commission: Patient Safety Goals for 2009   Improve patient identification. Effective communication among caregivers. Reconcile meds cross continuum of care.  
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Joint Commission: Patient Safety Goals for 2009   Encourage active pt. participation in own health care for safety. Reduce falls and pressure ulcers incidence. Recognition and response to change in patient condition  
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Side rails   Safety. Keep clients from falling out of bed. When raised, keep bed in lowest position  
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Physical restraint   Device client can’t remove. Restrict client’s physical mobility. Can cause serious complications  
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Why use restraints?   Reduce risk of client injury from falls. Prevent interruption of therapy. IV infusions/ Endotracheal (ET) tubes. NG tubes for feedings. Foley catheter.  
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Why use restraints?   Prevent confused/combative client from removing life support equipment. Reduce risk of injury to self or others  
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Restraints   Patients have the right to be free from seclusion and from physical and medical restraints except to ensure pt’s safety in an emergency situation  
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Nursing Process   Assessment. Nursing Dx. Risk for falls. Impaired home maintenance. Disturbed sensory perception. Planning. Implementation. Evaluation  
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Restraints IN LTC   Regulated by JCAHO and HCFA. Goal: a restraint-free environment. Option: use AMBULARM. Monitor client for complications and document per facility policy  
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Fatal Mistakes   Not to: Keep the doctor informed. Perform safety checks. Consider SAFETY FIRST. Follow policy and procedure. Follow SOC. Be sure and notify the family. Document routinely  
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Facility Fires: RACE   R: remove pt. from immediate harm. A: activate the alarm. C: close doors to prevent spread. E: extinguish  
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