Alterations-in-Mobility

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to alterations in mobility, their implications, and nursing care.

Pathophysiology

The study of the changes in bodily functions due to disease or injury, related to alterations in mobility.

First-degree spring

Stretching of the fibers

Third-degree sprain

Complete tearing of the fibers

What are the signs of compartment system syndrome?

• Pain

• Pallor

• Pulselessness

• Paresthesia

• Paralysis

• Poikilothermia

• Poikilothermia

Cool limb

prevention of hip flexion contractions

prone position

trauma disease distress

common causes of amputation

greatest danger after amputation

heorraghemorrhage or excessive bleeding that can lead to shock and complications.

Comorbidities

The presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with a primary condition, often increasing health risks.

Synovial Joints

The most common type of joint in the body, allowing for a wide range of motion due to their structure.

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure and function of the muscles and the skeleton.

Immobility

The inability to move freely, potentially leading to various health complications.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures.

Anti-inflammatory agents

Medications used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with various conditions.

Joint Pain Symptoms

A condition that may present as stiffness, swelling, or reduced mobility in the affected joint.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in body systems and functions caused by immobility.

Patient Barriers to Mobility

Factors such as illness or conflict that restrict patient movement.

Client presents to clinic reporting tightness and cast what is the sequence of addressing clients priorities

First address, the clients cast tightness

Next assess client’s pain and specific extremity

Hemoptysis

Coughing blood

What are signs of a fat embolism?

fever confusion tachy cardia petechiae respiratory distress and hypoxemia.

What are expected findings of a wrist fracture?

Decrease grip strength

Unexpected findings of a wrist fracture

Movements of fingers, cool fingers, color of the fingers increased capillary refill

Best ways to prevent soft tissue injuries

Proper hydration while exercising, well, balanced exercise programs, maintain good physical health include warm-up and cooldown.

What demonstrates injury to range of motion

Pain when flexing and extending

What clinical manifestation should nurse be alert for in patient with impaired mobility?

UTI inflammation over bony prominences, deep vein, thrombosis aspiration

chronic kidney disease is a possible comorbidity with what mobility disorder

osteoporosis

What are manifestations of complex regional pain syndrome CRPS

Swelling below the level of injury, change color of affected, limb, sudden onset, extreme pain

gabapentin, and anti-seizure med may be prescribed to what patient

amputee patients to alleviate phantom pain

Nurses should consider what before discharging patients with crutches

Need for use of crutches on stairs

What factors contribute to alterations in physical mobility?

Low confidence, medical devices, that restrict movement, fear of burdening staff loss of dignity

Clients with compromise perfusion or compromise circulation will undergo what diagnostic test

Doppler studies

Client is anxious about amputation surgery what should the nurse do?

Encourage the client to meet with another amputee before surgery

Nurse is caring for a client with fractured bones. What focus assessments should the nurse include to recognize complication

Assess affected extremities for color sensation pulse temp and movement. Check dressing for signs of bleeding, Asess pain sites for drainage, assess cast for tightness, Evaluate pain using PQRST pneumonic.

What method will diagnose soft tissue injuries

State x-ray in bedside stress examination.

What bones change with maturation to differentiate sex?

Pelvic bones

What are potential causes of acute back pain?

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic, dissection, angina, osteoarthritis

What puts clients at high risk for developing pneumonia?

Use of anesthesia

What condition increases risk for fractures

Osteoporosis

A client presents to the clinic after a fall, Which assessment finding suggests possible fracture in the ankle?

Deformity noted

Client verbalizes fear of returning to normal after chronic pain. What should a nurse say?

I know it’s scary. Let’s review the steps on how to be safe.

A client is refusing to be mobile. What can the nurse do to promote mobility?

Be consistent and offer mobilization every day assess mobility needs assist client with mobilizing remove any restrictions from the environment

What describes a second-degree sprain injury

Tearing of most of the muscle fibers