Mobility, Sensory, and Neurological Function – Vocabulary Flashcards

Hip Fracture Strengthening Approaches

• Best approach is to ask the physician about calcium supplements.

Visual Acuity and Recreational Activities Post Hip Replacement

• Patient with 20/200 vision after correction.
• Best action: Suggest use of talking books.

Earliest Indicator of Alteration in Intracranial Regulation

• Change in level of consciousness is the earliest and most sensitive indicator.

Assessment Findings in an Older Adult

• 75-year-old woman with blood pressure 145/95, pulse 85, respirations 24, blood sugar 300.
• Open wound on foot, but patient is unaware.
• Interpretation: Pathologic impairment of sensory responses.

Mobility Changes Throughout Lifespan

• Best describes: Growth and development.

Moving a Patient in Bed - UAP Understanding

• Correct statement: Patients must be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing.

Hearing Test in Newborn Infant

• Nurse's correct response: Imitation of sounds is the first step in language development, and it is important to identity alterations early.

Effects of Bed Immobility

• Student nurse understands mobility: Patients with impaired bed mobility have an increased risk for pressure ulcers.
• Patients with impaired bed mobility are prone to constipation.

Assessment After Head Injury

• Most concerned with assessment for hypertension and bradycardia.

Patient Weakness After Hospitalization

• Best response: Your immobility in the hospital is known as deconditioning.

Ear Examination Findings

• Dark yellow substance in ear canal, tympanic membrane not visible, patient doesn't hear wife.
• Suggests: Irrigation of the ear.

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Components

• Components: Verbal responsiveness.

Effects of Lack of Weight Bearing on Skeletal System

• Demineralization, calcium loss.

Teaching About Head Injuries

• Primary occurrence prevention: Violence prevention.

Positioning with Increased Intracranial Pressure

• Semi-Fowler's position.

Cranial Nerve Responsible for Visual Impulses

• Cranial nerve II (optic).

Types of Joints - Diarthrosis

• It is a freely movable joint, such as the shoulder or knee.

Cranial Nerve Involved in Taste

• Cranial nerve VII (facial).

Patient with Slurred Speech and Weakness - Suspect Stroke

• Most likely cause: A thrombus or embolus blocking cerebral blood flow.

Clear Fluid Leaking From Head Injury

• Test the fluid for the presence of glucose to determine if cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Ambulating Postoperative Patient for the First Time

• Assess the patient's strength, balance, and vitals before assisting with ambulation.

National Standards for Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

• Establishing a culture of safety and training.

Patient with Chronic Sinus Congestion & Diminished Sense of Smell

• Administer intranasal glucocorticoids and schedule surgical removal of nasal polyps.

Risk Factors for Skin Breakdown in Patient with Limited Mobility

• Shearing forces and inadequate nutrition.

Immobility vs Impaired Physical Mobility

• Impaired physical mobility involves some limitation in movement, while immobility is a complete lack of movement.

Purpose of Immobilization with Fractured Femur

• To stabilize the affected area and support healing for eventual mobility.

Patient Admitted with Hemorrhagic Stroke

• Priority action: Monitor and manage blood pressure to prevent further bleeding.

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) Indications

• To obtain a sample for testing, when an infection is suspected

Altered Gait

• Most commonly associated with Peripheral neuropathy.

Effect of Loss of Sensory Perception in Adults

• Increased risk of social isolation and depression.

Speaking to a Person with Vision Loss

• Identify yourself when entering the room and speak directly to them.

Relationship Between Muscle Groups During Joint Movement

• When one muscle group contracts, the opposing group must relax to allow movement.

Consistent Perfusion to the Brain

• It ensures oxygen and nutrients reach brain tissue to support normal function.

Cushing's Triad

• Hypertension with widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Impact on Mobility

• RA leads to joint inflammation and damage, resulting in pain and decreased range of motion.

Consequence of Impaired Taste and Smell

• An increased risk for safety hazards and nutritional deficits.