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Practice Questions & Answers
what is Calcium's role in mobility 1. Calcium is essential for muscle contraction and
relaxation
2. Calcium keeps bones dense and strong
Ergonomics a science that focuses on the factors or qualities
in an object's design or use that contribute to
comfort, safety, efficiency, and ease of use.
examples of safe Ergonomic - using proper body mechanics
practices -raising the bed to waist height
- using lifts and assistive devices when necessary
,What makes things ergonomic? something is ergonomic if it can be adjusted to
best fit the person using it for comfort and safety.
Ex: raising clients bed to waist height.
Ideal posture when transferring - straight back
clients? -bend at the knees
-keep wide center of gravity
- avoiding twisting at the waist
Why is range of motion important? Increased joint function and flexibility, improved
posture, reduced stiffness, and lower risk of injury.
Active and passive Range of motion.
Age related changes that impact Increased thoracic spinal curvature with
head mobility protrusion
Increased flexion in knees and hips
Poor balance
Slow movement
Joint stiffness
Ankle and foot weakness
Less endurance
Decreased strength
Decrease in Visual acuity
Considerations with cane usage -The height of the cane should be assessed to
ensure ease of use and optimal balance
-When the client is gripping the cane, the elbow
should be bent at approximately a 20º to 30º angle
-They can be single-point or four-point models
-use a single point cane for stairs. lead with the
stronger leg.
, Considerations with Crutch usage - typically used by younger clients who possess
the upper extremity strength needed to use them
-They come in a variety of options, such as axillary,
platform, and forearm
-can be used individually or in pairs
-Axilla crutches should be adjusted so that the
crutch pads rest 1 to 2 inches below the axilla.
The hand grips should be at the level of the
client's hips. The elbows should have a 20- to 30-
degree bend when holding the hand grips.
mineral involved in oxygen transport iron
water soluble vitamins B vitamins and vitamin C
What do you need to know calculate height and
weight BMI
BMI categories Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater