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Activity Damelio

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R.O.M. stands for   Range of Motion  
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Name 4 effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system.   1)venous stasis2)increased cardiac workload due to dehydration 3) clots formed by slow flowing blood 4)orthostatic hypotension  
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Name effects of immobility on the respiratory system:   hypostatic pneumonia is a real threat. Atelectasis (lung atrophy from incomplete expansion), impaired coughing.  
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Name effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system:   Atrophy, contracture, ankylosis (immobility of a joint)osteoporosis (lack of stress on bone causes an increase in calcium)  
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Name effects of immobility on the nervous system:   altered sensation, lack of feeling, peripheral nerve palsy  
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Name effects of immobility on the GI system:   Disturbance in appetite, decreased motility, constipation, altered protein metabolism  
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Name effects of immobility on the integumentary system:   Risk of skin breakdown, ulcers  
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Name effects of immobility on the urinary system:   kidney stones (renal calculi), UTI, decreased bladder muscle  
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Name effects of immobility on the metabolism:   increased risk of electrolyte imbalance, increased protein breakdown (neg. nitrogen balance), decreased metabolism, altered exchange of nutrients and gases  
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Name effects of immobility on the psychosocial system:   decrease in self-esteem, body image distortions, decrease in sensory stimulation, decreased social interaction.  
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Purposes of exercise for immobile patients   1)maintain joint mobiity 2)prevent contracture 3)stimulate circulation 4)improve coordination 5)increase tolerance for activity 6)strength  
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5 Types of exercises: Passive   1.Passive are completely done by nurse  
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Active Assistive   2)Patient performs but has assistance from nurse  
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Active   3)patient does all alone to increase strength  
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Resistive   4)pulling or pushing against something  
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Isometric   flex and relax muscles while in a fixed position.  
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Flexion   state of being bent  
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Extension   state of being in a straight line  
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hyperextension   exaggerated extension  
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Abduction   to move a limb AWAY from the body  
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Adduction   to move a limb toward (ADD) the body  
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Rotation   movement around an axis (like saying NO)  
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circumduction   the whole enchilada (like arm circles)  
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supination   palms or soles turned upward (Soup Please)  
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pronation   palms or sole turned downward  
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How often should ROM exercises be done?   At least two times a day.  
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What do you include in ROM documentation?   evaluate in terms of fatigue, discomfort, and joint mobility.  
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