wk10 ambulation and mobility

children’s past health

postnatal status, childhood illnesses, serious accidents + injuries, serious or chronic illnesses, operations + hospitalizations, immunizations, allergies, medications

APGAR score

appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration. recorded at 1min, 5mins and sometimes 10mins

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

bed rest

prescribed intervention that restricts pt movement for therapeutic reasons

prevention of hazards of immobility: nursing care

metabolic, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, elimination, integumentary, psychosocial

assessming mobility

ROM, gait, regular activity + excersise of pt, activity tolerance

helping a pt walk

assess, ensure,explain, clear, support, walk

hemiplegia

weakness, be on the pt’s weaker’s side!!

canes

are placed on the unaffected side. place it 15 cm forward