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Which type of devices can help decrease the risk of injury when lifting and transferring patients?
Which type of devices can help decrease the risk of injury when lifting and transferring patients?
- Overhead lighting systems
- Floor mats
- Assistive or mechanical devices (correct)
- Wall-mounted decorations
What group of disorders can lead to muscle weakness and loss of strength?
What group of disorders can lead to muscle weakness and loss of strength?
- Osteoporosis
- Muscular dystrophy (correct)
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
What can cause damage to the cerebellum or the motor strip in the cerebral cortex?
What can cause damage to the cerebellum or the motor strip in the cerebral cortex?
- Knee injury
- Foot injury
- Shoulder injury
- Head injury (correct)
Why is it important to assess body alignment and range of motion in patients?
Why is it important to assess body alignment and range of motion in patients?
What is one effect of congenital or acquired postural abnormalities on the musculoskeletal system?
What is one effect of congenital or acquired postural abnormalities on the musculoskeletal system?
Which type of muscles are typically stronger: those used for pulling or pushing?
Which type of muscles are typically stronger: those used for pulling or pushing?
What can assist in ensuring proper body alignment, balance, and appearance?
What can assist in ensuring proper body alignment, balance, and appearance?
To prevent falling and improve body alignment while lifting heavy objects, it is recommended to wear shoes with:
To prevent falling and improve body alignment while lifting heavy objects, it is recommended to wear shoes with:
If you are lifting a heavy object, what is recommended to avoid straining your back muscles?
If you are lifting a heavy object, what is recommended to avoid straining your back muscles?
When lifting heavy objects, what should you do to protect your back?
When lifting heavy objects, what should you do to protect your back?
Why is it important to pull rather than push an object when lifting heavy loads?
Why is it important to pull rather than push an object when lifting heavy loads?
Which type of back-friendly footwear is recommended for lifting heavy objects?
Which type of back-friendly footwear is recommended for lifting heavy objects?
What should you do to ensure proper body alignment while lifting heavy objects?
What should you do to ensure proper body alignment while lifting heavy objects?
When lifting a heavy object, what should you do with your breathing?
When lifting a heavy object, what should you do with your breathing?
What is the main focus of proper body mechanics?
What is the main focus of proper body mechanics?
Why is it recommended to bend at the hips and knees instead of the waist?
Why is it recommended to bend at the hips and knees instead of the waist?
What is the nature of the force exerted on the body due to gravity?
What is the nature of the force exerted on the body due to gravity?
Which system is responsible for coordinated movements of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems?
Which system is responsible for coordinated movements of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems?
Why is it important to spread your feet apart when maintaining proper body mechanics?
Why is it important to spread your feet apart when maintaining proper body mechanics?
Which term refers to the force that occurs in a direction opposite to movement?
Which term refers to the force that occurs in a direction opposite to movement?
What does body mechanics involve?
What does body mechanics involve?
What is the recommendation regarding twisting or bending at the waist?
What is the recommendation regarding twisting or bending at the waist?
What type of mobility aid has two legs rather than a full frame and can be used with one or both hands?
What type of mobility aid has two legs rather than a full frame and can be used with one or both hands?
Which mobility aid allows the user to rest their knee on a padded cushion while propelling themselves forward with their stronger leg?
Which mobility aid allows the user to rest their knee on a padded cushion while propelling themselves forward with their stronger leg?
What type of mobility aid is more suitable for people with severe disabilities or when travel over greater distances is required?
What type of mobility aid is more suitable for people with severe disabilities or when travel over greater distances is required?
Which mobility aid is specifically designed for those who lack upper body strength or flexibility to use a manual wheelchair?
Which mobility aid is specifically designed for those who lack upper body strength or flexibility to use a manual wheelchair?
Which mobility aid can be propelled by neural impulses, as mentioned in the text?
Which mobility aid can be propelled by neural impulses, as mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes a walker-cane hybrid from a standard cane?
What distinguishes a walker-cane hybrid from a standard cane?
Which mobility aid is intended for users who are unable to walk or should not put weight on their lower limbs?
Which mobility aid is intended for users who are unable to walk or should not put weight on their lower limbs?
Which mobility aid provides positive impact on the lives of many users due to their choice of mobility aid?
Which mobility aid provides positive impact on the lives of many users due to their choice of mobility aid?
Which activity is not included in the required return demonstration?
Which activity is not included in the required return demonstration?
What is one of the learning objectives related to patient mobility?
What is one of the learning objectives related to patient mobility?
According to the references, where can information about proper body mechanics be found?
According to the references, where can information about proper body mechanics be found?
What is a key aspect of formulating appropriate nursing diagnoses for patients with impaired mobility?
What is a key aspect of formulating appropriate nursing diagnoses for patients with impaired mobility?
Which activity is NOT part of the required return demonstration?
Which activity is NOT part of the required return demonstration?
What is a key difference between active and passive range of motion exercises?
What is a key difference between active and passive range of motion exercises?
Where can information about the prevention of pressure ulcers be found based on the references?
Where can information about the prevention of pressure ulcers be found based on the references?
What is a focus area for interventions to improve or maintain a patient's mobility?
What is a focus area for interventions to improve or maintain a patient's mobility?
What is a common misconception regarding patient positioning?
What is a common misconception regarding patient positioning?
How can nurses differentiate between active and passive range of motion exercises?
How can nurses differentiate between active and passive range of motion exercises?
Study Notes
Postural Abnormalities
- Can affect the efficiency of the musculoskeletal system and body alignment, balance, and appearance
- Can cause pain, impair alignment or mobility, or both
Muscle Abnormalities
- Injury and disease can lead to alterations in musculoskeletal function
- Muscular dystrophy is a group of over 30 disorders that lead to muscle weakness and consequent loss of strength
Damage to the Central Nervous System
- Can result in impaired body alignment, balance, and mobility
- Can be caused by trauma from a head injury, ischemia from a stroke or brain attack, or bacterial infection such as meningitis
Proper Body Mechanics
- Use shoes with low heels, closed backs, and nonslip soles to prevent falling and improve body alignment
- Pull rather than push an object to avoid strain on back muscles
- Bend at the hips and knees instead of the waist to maintain balance and divide weight evenly between the upper and lower body
- Spread feet apart to create a foundation of support
- Keep the back, neck, pelvis, and feet aligned when turning or moving
- Avoid twisting or bending at the waist
Mobility Aids
- Walkers: can be used to provide support and balance
- Walker-cane hybrids: a cross between a cane and a walker, providing greater support than a standard cane
- Wheelchairs: used by people who should not put weight on their lower limbs or who are unable to walk
- Mobility scooters: beneficial for those without the upper body strength or flexibility to use a manual wheelchair
Transfers
- Important to perform transfers safely and correctly to avoid injury
- Required return demonstration includes:
- Change of position from lying to sitting
- Transfer of patient from bed to chair
- Transfer of patient from chair to bed
- Change of position from sitting to lying
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Description
Learn about the changes in physiological and psychosocial functions associated with immobility, formulate nursing diagnoses for patients with impaired mobility, understand the difference between active and passive range of motion exercises, and develop interventions to improve or maintain a patient's mobility.
