Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
5 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
IMPAIRED PHYSICAL MOBILITY
|
ASSESSMENT
Assess patient’s ability to move Assess muscle tone, strength Assess joint movement and positioning |
|
IMPAIRED PHYSICAL MOBILITY
Nursing Interventions |
1. Position properly to prevent
contractures Place trochanter roll from the iliac crest to the mid-thigh to prevent EXTERNAL rotation Place patient on wheelchair 90 degrees with the foot resting flat on the floor/foot rest Place foot board or high-heeled shoes to prevent foot drop |
|
Nursing Interventions
|
2. Maintain muscle strength and
joint mobility Perform passive ROME Perform assistive ROME Perform active ROME Move the joints three times TID |
|
Nursing Interventions
|
4. Assist patient with transfer
Assess patient’s ability to participate Position yourself in front of the patient Lock the wheelchair or the bed wheel Use devices such as transfer boards, sliding boards, trapeze |
|
Nursing Interventions
|
4. Assist patient with transfer
In general, the equipments are placed on the side of the STRONGER , UNAFFECTED body part Nurses assist the patient to move TOWARDS the stronger side In moving the patient, move to the direction FACING the |