Restorative Care Terminology Flashcards
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What does active-assistive range of motion refer to?

  • A technique for postoperative care
  • Therapist or equipment moves the joint
  • Patient performs the exercise without assistance
  • Therapist manually helps a patient move a body part (correct)

    • What defines active range of motion (AROM)?

  • Patient moves the joint independently (correct)
  • Equipment assists the patient
  • Joint movement without effort
  • Therapist helps the patient

    • Define adaptive in the context of rehabilitation.

    Characterized by or given to adaptation.

    What is an alternating air bed pressure mattress used for?

    <p>Prevention or treatment of pressure ulcers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ambulation involve post-operation?

    <p>Engaging in light activity such as sitting, standing, or walking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atrophy?

    <p>Waste away of body tissue or an organ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bed cradle?

    <p>Keeps sheets and blankets from touching the legs or feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define contractures.

    <p>Shortening and hardening of muscles or other tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does declining condition refer to?

    <p>To deteriorate gradually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disability?

    <p>An impairment that may be cognitive, physical, or sensory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does embolism refer to?

    <p>Obstruction of an artery by a clot or air bubble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is everision?

    <p>The process of turning inside-out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a heel/elbow protector do?

    <p>Protects from pressure sores or skin ulceration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are flotation pads used for?

    <p>To protect bony prominences and distribute pressure evenly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a foot board?

    <p>Forms the foot of a bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inversion mean?

    <p>The action of inverting something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a joint?

    <p>A point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)?

    <p>A type of surgery used to fix broken bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does passive range of motion (PROM) entail?

    <p>Therapist or equipment moves the joint without patient effort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phlebitis?

    <p>Inflammation of veins, potentially with a blood clot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does internal fixation involve?

    <p>Stabilizing fractured bones using mechanical devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pneumonia?

    <p>Infection that inflames air sacs in the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define prosthesis.

    <p>An artificial body part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion (ROM)?

    <p>The full movement potential of a joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does restorative nursing care aim to do?

    <p>Help people regain physical function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rehabilitation?

    <p>The action of restoring someone to health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thrombophlebitis?

    <p>A condition in which a blood clot causes inflammation in a vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do trochanter rolls do?

    <p>Prevent external rotation of the hips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does turn, cough, deep breath (TCDB) involve?

    <p>Breathe deeply and slowly through your nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Restorative Care Terminology

    • Active-assistive range of motion: Involves a therapist aiding a patient in moving a specific joint, promoting mobility through manual assistance.

    • Active range of motion (AROM): Patients perform movements independently without help, targeting joint mobility through their own muscle strength.

    • Adaptive: Refers to the capability to adjust or modify behaviors or techniques in response to changing conditions or needs.

    • Alternating air bed pressure mattress: Designed for preventing and treating pressure ulcers; these mattresses provide various support features, including alternating pressure and low-air-loss technology.

    • Ambulation: A crucial component of postoperative care where patients engage in light activities like sitting or walking shortly after surgery to enhance recovery.

    • Atrophy: The process where body tissues or organs decrease in size or strength, often due to cell degeneration or lack of use.

    • Bed cradle: A device that prevents sheets and blankets from making contact with the legs and feet, helping to avoid skin irritation and maintaining proper foot positioning.

    • Contractures: A pathological condition characterized by the shortening and tightening of muscles, tendons, or tissues, potentially resulting in joint deformities and rigidity.

    • Decline in condition: Gradual deterioration of health over time, highlighting the chronic nature of certain ailments or disabilities.

    • Disability: An inclusive term that encompasses various impairments—cognitive, developmental, mental, physical, and sensory—alongside related activity limitations and participation restrictions.

    • Embolism: A blockage of an artery caused by displaced blood clots or air bubbles, which can lead to serious health complications.

    • Eversion: Describes the anatomical movement where the sole of the foot turns outward, moving away from the median plane.

    • Heel/elbow protector: Protective devices built with foam padding to shield the elbow or heel from pressure sores, commonly used in nursing and rehabilitation settings.

    • Flotation pads: Foam mattresses with a gel-like core designed to distribute pressure evenly and protect bony prominences, enhancing patient comfort.

    • Foot board: A structured panel at the bed's foot, assisting in maintaining patient leg positioning.

    • Inversion: The act of turning something inside out or the condition of being inverted, particularly relating to anatomical movements.

    • Joint: Connective points where parts of the body or an artificial structure come together, crucial for movement and stability.

    • Open Reduction (ORIF): A surgical procedure aimed at aligning broken bones, with two primary components: reduction (restoring bone alignment) and internal fixation for stabilization.

    • Passive range of motion (PROM): A therapist or equipment moves the joint without patient effort, allowing assessment of joint flexibility and function.

    • Phlebitis: Inflammation of veins, potentially accompanied by blood clots, which can occur in both surface and deep veins, often as a result of trauma.

    • Internal Fixation: A surgical method that utilizes mechanical devices, like plates or screws, to stabilize and join the ends of fractured bones internally.

    • Pneumonia: An infectious disease that causes inflammation in the lung's air sacs, leading to fluid accumulation and respiratory complications.

    • Prosthesis: An artificial substitute for a lost body part—such as limbs or organs—designed to restore function and aesthetics.

    • Range of motion (ROM): Encompasses the movement potential of a joint, typically focusing on flexion and extension capabilities.

    • Restorative nursing care: Ongoing therapeutic support provided in long-term care settings to help patients regain physical abilities post-rehabilitation.

    • Rehabilitation: A comprehensive recovery process focused on restoring individuals to health or normal life through therapy and training following impairments or illness.

    • Thrombophlebitis: A consequential condition characterized by blood clots within veins that lead to inflammation and pain.

    • Trochanter rolls: A supportive device placed alongside a patient's legs to inhibit excessive hip rotation, helping prevent contractures.

    • Turn, cough, deep breath (TCDB): A respiratory technique encouraging deep, slow breaths and controlled coughing, vital for lung health post-surgery, performed regularly to enhance blood oxygenation.

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