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Ch. 26/27 Potter/Perry

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How does body alignment improve body mechanics   reduces strain, maintains muscle tone, contributes to balance  
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How do you achieve body balance?   have center of gravity, widen base, bend knees  
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How do you reduce friction to help with body mechanics?   lift, not push when moving pxt in bed  
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Tendons cartilage joints ligaments   connect muscle to bone connective tissue, shock absorber b/n bones, mobility joins bones  
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What is the origin of a muscle? What is insertion point?   point of attachment moves when muscle contracts  
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What do synergistic muscles do?   maintain posture, initiate mvmt.  
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What are antigravity muscles?   joint stabilization ex: extensors of leg, butt  
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What are antagonistic muscles?   bring about mvmt of joint ex: extension of arm, triceps contract  
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What is proprioception?   awareness of position of body and found on nerve endings  
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Which part of the brain controls balance?   cerebellum and inner ear  
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What controls voluntary motor function?   motorstrip in cerebral cortex  
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What is example of congenital defect?   scoliosis, osteogenesis  
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Name disorders of joint and muscles   osteoporosis, arthritis  
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What is osteogenesis imperfecta?   inherited and affects bones that are porous,short,bowed,deformed  
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What is included in assessment of body alignment?   observe standing, sitting, recumbent or straight vertebrae  
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Assessing mobility   ROJM,gait,excercise  
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Guidelines for fitness program   assess fitness level, design program, assemble equip., get started, monitor progress  
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How to lift properly   tighten stomach muscles, bend at knees, keep weight close to body, avoid twisting, center of gravity  
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How often should you reposition pxt in bed? in chair?   Q2h Q 20-30 min  
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Fowler's/semi-fowler's   cardiace/resp probs elevate bed 45 to 60 degrees  
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What does 30 deg. lateral help avoid?   pressure ulcers  
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what is active ROM? Passive?   pxt moves self, nurse moves pxt  
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If body is in plantar flexion, and spine is hyperextended, what is compromised?   lung expansion  
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When is quad cane used?   partial or complete paralysis or some hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of body)  
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Two types of crutches   double adjustable Lofstrand or forearm crutch, axillary  
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What is proper length of crutch?   3-4 finger widths from axilla to a point 6 inches to heel  
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Four standard gaits for crutches   4 point alternating gait, 3 point, 2 point, swing through  
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How much weight does each gait bear?   4 pt TWB on both legs 3 pt TWB on 1 ft 2 pt PWB on ea foot  
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What maintains a safe environment?   sanitation maintained, home safe, basic needs, reduce transmission of pathogens, pollution controlled  
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What are our basic needs?   O2, nutrition, sleep, water  
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what are Maslow's hierarchy of needs?   Low - High physiological, safety, love/belonging, self esteem, self actualization  
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what are top 3 hazards for child ingestion?   cleaning products, personal care products, medications  
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what is a comfortable temp?   18.3C - 23.8C (65-75F)  
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What factors affect safety?   inadequate lighting, barriers, no safety devices, poison, home fires, natural disasters, bioterrorist attack, pathogens  
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What does R.A.C.E.   Rescue pxt, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Evacuate  
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What is P.A.S.S.   Pull pin, Aim low, Squeeze, Sweep  
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What is the ABC's of fire extenguishers?   A-combustibles B-liquids C-electrical  
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What should a water heater be set at?   120F or less  
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Who is at greatest hazard risk?   toddler, pre-school, school age  
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What is leading cause of death among 45-54 yrs?   drug related  
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what is leading cause of death among native americans?   alcohol  
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What is the poison control number?   1-800-222-1222  
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How are pathogens spread?   bad hand hygiene, insects/parasites, bad human waste disposal, lack of immunizations, biohazard waste  
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What musculoskeletal changes show in older adults   strenth decr., joints less mobile, brittle bones, ROM limited  
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older adult nervous system changes   voluntary/autonomic reflexes slow, decr ability to respond to mult. stimuli, decr touch sensitivity  
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Sensory changes in older adults   decr peripheral vision, decr nigh vision, cataracts, hearing impaired  
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what are client centered accidents?   suicide, cutting, seizure (paroxysmal, episodic) tonicity-rigid, clonicity-jerking  
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Procedure related accidents   med. errors, devices like IV  
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Equipment related accidents   IV Machine, electrical malfunction  
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What is SPLATT   S-symptoms of time of fall P-previous fall L-locations of fall A-activity at time of fall T-time of fall T-trauma post fall  
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Types of restaints   physical and chemical  
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How often should you check on person in retraints?   Q2h, do not put up all bed rails  
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Never induce vomiting if pxt ingests   cleaners, hair care products, grease petroleum products, furniture polish, paint thinner, kerosene  
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physician evaluate pxt within   1-4 hours after initiation of restraint  
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After ____ hrs, physician must see and assess pxt in restraints   24  
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