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15 Cards in this Set
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Stationary blood clot
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Thrombus
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Collapse of lung tissue
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Atelectasis
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Sudden drop in blood pressure when chang in position occurs
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Orthostatic htn
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Floating blood clot
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Embolus
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Pressure sore or bedsore
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Decubitus ulcer
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Paralysis below the waist
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Paraplegia
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Joint deformity caused by excessive scarring
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Contracture
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Parlysis on one side of the body
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Hemaplegia
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Summarize the musculoskeletal effects of immobility on the body
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1. Muscles lose strength, endurance and mass very quickly atrophy and develop flaccidity
2. Impaired venous return 3. Development of dependent edema 4. bone demineralization leading to osteoperosis |
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Summarize the Cutaneous effects of immobility on the body
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1. Impaired circulation leads to skin breakdown and reduced regeneration
2. Decubitus ulcers |
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Summerize the Circulatory effect of immobility on the body
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1. Reduced venous return and cardiac output
2. Orthostatic htn 3. blood pooling dependent areas, resulting in edema 4. Thrombus formation 5. Potential embolism |
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Summarize the Respiratory effects of immobility on the body
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1. Decreased depth of respirations
2. Diminished gaseous exchange 3. Diminished cough resulting in fluid, secretion accumulation 4. Predisposition to respiratory complications 5. Infection 6. Obstruction 7. Atelectasis 8. Potential for food and water aspiration |
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Summarize the GI effects of immobility on the body
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1. Constipation
2. Decreased appetite 3. Malnutrition 4. Fatigue 5. Depression |
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Summarize the Urinary effects of immobility on the body
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1. Urinary stasis w/ potential for calculus formation
2. UTI |
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Summarize the effects of immobility on the body of a child
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1. Nml growth delayed
2. Spinal or bony deformities 3. Developmental disorders |
