What is Disuse Syndrome? - ANSWER Signs and symptoms resulting
from inactivity
"if you don't use it, you lose it"
Body mechanics allow for what 3 things? - ANSWER Increase muscle
effectiveness
Reduce fatigue
Help avoid repetitive strain injuries
What are 2 Supine position concerns? - ANSWER Prolonged pressure
Footdrop
What do Handrolls prevent? - ANSWER contractures
Fowlers Position - ANSWER Semi-sitting
best for eating, talking and looking around
helpful for patients with dyspena
Semi-Fowlers Position - ANSWER semi-sitting position with an elevation
up to 45 degrees
High-Fowlers position - ANSWER semi sitting position with an elevation
of 60 - 90 degrees
Prone position - ANSWER laying on abdomen
Sim's position - ANSWER or semi-prone position
client is laying on the left side with the right leg drawn up toward the
chest
use for examination of the rectum and vagina
, Trendelenburg position - ANSWER lying in the supine position with feet
slightly higher than head
Lateral position - ANSWER "Side lying"
upper shoulder and arm must be supported to prevent interference with
breathing
Lateral Oblique Position - ANSWER The client is lying on there side with
the top leg placed in 30 degree angle hip flexion and 35 degree knee
flexion
this position produces less pressure on the hip and reduces the potential
for skin breakdown
When are assistive devices and additional caregivers needed for turning
or moving a client - ANSWER When a client is unable to change from
one position to another independently
Always allow patient to assist when possible
encourage independence of the patient
Active ROM - ANSWER range of motion, when the client can move the
joint through it's full range in motion without assistance
Passive ROM - ANSWER Range of Motion in which the resident is
unable to assist with movement
Benefits of exercise - ANSWER Lowers health risks, decreases chances
of dementia, decreases weight gain
Improves quality of life, good bone health, increases physical function
Why does water exercise benefit older adults? - ANSWER less stressful
on joints
fun for them
Ambulatory ECG - ANSWER -Continuous recording of heart rate and
rhythm during normal activity
-used when client has had prior cardiac related symptoms
-assesses the hearts response to normal activity, cardiac rehab &
medical therapy
from inactivity
"if you don't use it, you lose it"
Body mechanics allow for what 3 things? - ANSWER Increase muscle
effectiveness
Reduce fatigue
Help avoid repetitive strain injuries
What are 2 Supine position concerns? - ANSWER Prolonged pressure
Footdrop
What do Handrolls prevent? - ANSWER contractures
Fowlers Position - ANSWER Semi-sitting
best for eating, talking and looking around
helpful for patients with dyspena
Semi-Fowlers Position - ANSWER semi-sitting position with an elevation
up to 45 degrees
High-Fowlers position - ANSWER semi sitting position with an elevation
of 60 - 90 degrees
Prone position - ANSWER laying on abdomen
Sim's position - ANSWER or semi-prone position
client is laying on the left side with the right leg drawn up toward the
chest
use for examination of the rectum and vagina
, Trendelenburg position - ANSWER lying in the supine position with feet
slightly higher than head
Lateral position - ANSWER "Side lying"
upper shoulder and arm must be supported to prevent interference with
breathing
Lateral Oblique Position - ANSWER The client is lying on there side with
the top leg placed in 30 degree angle hip flexion and 35 degree knee
flexion
this position produces less pressure on the hip and reduces the potential
for skin breakdown
When are assistive devices and additional caregivers needed for turning
or moving a client - ANSWER When a client is unable to change from
one position to another independently
Always allow patient to assist when possible
encourage independence of the patient
Active ROM - ANSWER range of motion, when the client can move the
joint through it's full range in motion without assistance
Passive ROM - ANSWER Range of Motion in which the resident is
unable to assist with movement
Benefits of exercise - ANSWER Lowers health risks, decreases chances
of dementia, decreases weight gain
Improves quality of life, good bone health, increases physical function
Why does water exercise benefit older adults? - ANSWER less stressful
on joints
fun for them
Ambulatory ECG - ANSWER -Continuous recording of heart rate and
rhythm during normal activity
-used when client has had prior cardiac related symptoms
-assesses the hearts response to normal activity, cardiac rehab &
medical therapy
