wk10 ambulation and mobility
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children’s past health
postnatal status, childhood illnesses, serious accidents + injuries, serious or chronic illnesses, operations + hospitalizations, immunizations, allergies, medications
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APGAR score
appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration. recorded at 1min, 5mins and sometimes 10mins
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principles of body mechanics
face, balance, use, avoid, alternate.
1. assess mobility & ability
2. plan for risks and safety concerns
3. communicate- explain to pt
1. do
1. assess mobility & ability
2. plan for risks and safety concerns
3. communicate- explain to pt
1. do
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bed rest
prescribed intervention that restricts pt movement for therapeutic reasons
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prevention of hazards of immobility: nursing care
metabolic, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, elimination, integumentary, psychosocial
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assessming mobility
ROM, gait, regular activity + excersise of pt, activity tolerance
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helping a pt walk
assess, ensure,explain, clear, support, walk
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hemiplegia
weakness, be on the pt’s weaker’s side!!
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canes
are placed on the unaffected side. place it 15 cm forward
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