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25 Cards in this Set
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Urinary system |
Reduced kidney function , incontinence , urinary tract infections , urinary retention |
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Musculoskeletal system |
Brittle bones Contractors Muscles weakness and atrophy Footdrop |
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Nervous system |
Lack of stimulation Feelings of anxiety Feelings of isolation Confusion Depression |
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Respiratory system |
Pneumonia Decreased respiratory effort Decreased oxygenation of blood |
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Cardiovascular system |
Blood clots Reduced blood flow |
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Integumentary system |
Decreased blood flow Pressure wounds Infections Skin break down |
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Digestive system |
Decreased appetite and low fluid intake Constipation and/or bowel obstruction Incontinence Electrolyte imbalances |
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Supine |
Back lying , extended or slightly bent . Arms up or down. Small pilllw allow. May be uncomfortable for client with back problem. General examination ; examination of chest , abdomen , and pelvic area . |
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Prone |
On abdomen , head to side , arms above head or beside body. Difficult for pregnant woman , obese client , or client with abdominal incision or breathing problem .
Examination of spine , back. Long time in this position nah cause neck strain or headache |
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Sims |
Side lying , upper knee flexed sharply , bottom arm behind body. Difficult for client with arthritis of leg injuries .
Rectal examination |
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Fowler’s |
Supine with head raise . Knees elevated slightly . Promotes drainage; assists with breathing ; preparation for dangling or walking |
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Orthopneic |
Client sitting fully upright ; arms outstretched
Severe cardiac or respiratory respiratory disorders |
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Knee chest |
Client on knees with chest resting on bed . Things straight up and done and legs flat on bed .
Used for rectal or vaginal examination |
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Lithomy |
Supine with legs separated , knees acutely flexed , hips at end of examination table
Pelvic or perineal examination |
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Trendelenburg |
Head lower than feet .
Treatment of shock, promoting venous return |
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Flexion |
Decreasing the angle between two bones or bending a part on itself. As in bending the leg at the hip |
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Extension |
Increasing the angle between two bones , as in straightening the arm |
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Hyper extension |
Increasing the angle of an extremity behind normal , as in bending the head back to lol and the ceiling or behind the fingers back |
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Dorsiflexion |
Bending a Body part toward the dorsum (backward) , as in moving the door so the toes are pulled toward the knee and this facing backward |
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Plantar flexion |
Bending the golf so the toes are pointed downwards |
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Supination |
Turning the palm upward |
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Pronation |
Turning the hand downward |
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Eversion |
Turning the door so the sole faces away from the other foot |
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Protraction |
Moving forward or anteriorly, as in hitting out the jaw |
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Retraction |
Moving backward or back into anatomic position |
