12 Questions
What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems in normal activity and movement?
To facilitate movement and maintain posture, alignment, and balance
What is a consequence of immobility on the musculoskeletal system?
Decreased muscle tone
Which assessment is crucial in ensuring patient safety?
Fall risk assessment
What is an initial step in assessing mobility and patient activity?
Observing the patient’s gait and coordination
What is a consequence of immobility on the cardiopulmonary system?
Increased cardiac workload
What is the primary focus of nursing diagnoses related to immobility?
Activity, immobility, and safe patient movement
What type of data must be collected during an assessment of activity and mobility concerns?
Neurologic, cardiovascular, nutritional, skin, and psychosocial assessment data
What is the purpose of prioritizing nursing diagnoses in a care plan?
To prevent potential complications of immobility
What is the goal of safe patient-handling and mobility algorithms?
To promote safe patient positioning and transfers
What is essential to prevent the negative impact of immobility on patients?
Encouraging exercise and promoting safety
What is the basis of evaluating treatment interventions for patients with limited mobility?
The attainment of goals and ongoing process
What is a potential complication of immobility that nurses aim to prevent?
All of the above
Understand how the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems work together to enable movement and posture, and identify changes that affect activity throughout the life span.
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