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PN1006- Session 3 Assisting With Mobility Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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PN1006- Session 3 Assisting With Mobility ExamQuestions And Correct Answers
What is immobility?
inability to move about freely
What is bed rest?
an intervention that confines clients to bed for therapeutic purposes
What systems are effected with immobility/bed rest?
-Metabolic
-Respiratory
-Cardiovascular
-Musculoskeletal
-Muscle
-Skeletal
-Urinary elimination
-Integumentary
How does immobility/bed rest have metabolic effects?
Effects endocrine, calcium absorption, and gastrointestinal function
How does immobility/bed rest have respiratory effects?
Atelectasis and hypostatic pneumonia
How does immobility/bed rest have cardiovascular effects?
Orthostatic hypotension, thrombus
How does immobility/bed rest have musculoskeletal effects?
Loss of endurance and muscle mass, and decreased stability and balance
How does immobility/bed rest have muscle effects?
, Loss of muscle mass, muscle atrophy
How does immobility/bed rest have skeletal effects?
Impaired calcium absorption, joint abnormalities
How does immobility/bed rest effect urinary elimination?
Urinary stasis, renal calculi
How does immobility/bed rest have integumentary effects?
Pressure ulcer, ischemia
What are psychosocial effects of immobility/bed rest?
- Emotional and behavioral responses: Hostility, giddiness, fear, anxiety
- Sensory alterations: Sleep-wake alterations
Changes in coping: Depression, sadness, dejection
How does immobility/bed rest effect infants, toddlers and preschoolers?
Prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills, intellectual development, or
musculoskeletal development.
How does immobility/bed rest effect adolescents?
Person is delayed in gaining independence and in accomplishing skills. Social isolation
can occur.
How does immobility/bed rest effect adults?
Physiological systems are at risk. Changes occur in family and social structures.
How does immobility/bed rest effect older adults?
Physical activity diminishes. The hormonal changes take place. Bone reabsorption
occurs frequently.
Who performs most of the patient handling in healthcare?
nurses and ancillary staff
What is the single biggest risk factor for overexertion injuries in healthcare?
- The single greatest risk factor for overexertion injuries in health care workers is the
manual lifting, moving and repositioning of patients.
• Health care provider shall provide the employee with safety information and training in
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