Mobility

Question 1

limitations in physical mobility commonly result from:

Answer 1

muscoskeletal injury, neurological injury, disease, surgery

Question 2

point of articulation between two bones

Answer 2

joints

Question 3

voluntarily controlled by PNS and CNS and can atrophy

Answer 3

skeletal muscles

Question 4

what are the soft tissues in your body?

Answer 4

tendons, ligaments, cartilage

Question 5

what are the functions of the muscoskeletal system?

Answer 5

movement, proprioception, and body mechanics

Question 6

factors affecting mobility:

Answer 6

age related considerations, problems of neurological system related to mobility, problems of physical health, lifestyle

Question 7

what are some generalized reasons for not wanting to exercise ?

Answer 7

fatigue/stress
environmental factors (increased temperature, humidity, lack of recreational facilities, neighborhood safety)

Question 8

What is the PQRST model for when assessing pain?

Answer 8

P - provoking incident
Q - quality of pain
R - region of pain, radiation?, relief? 
S - severity of pain
T - timing of pain (when ? how long?)

Question 9

limited ability to move

Answer 9

impaired physical mobility

Question 10

insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete a desired activity

Answer 10

activity intolerance

Question 11

what are some interventions to promote physical activity ?

Answer 11

perform ROM
teach patient to transfer independently
assist patient with transfers
assist patient with ambulation
compensate for physical impairments
pharmacologic therapies

Question 12

defining characteristics for impaired physical mobility?

Answer 12

fatigue/weakness
abnormal VS
EKG changes 
pain 
inability to tolerate activity

Question 13

interventions to promote activity tolerance

Answer 13

build muscle mass and strength, mobilize patient progressively, control pain and discomfort, compensate for physical impairments

Question 14

expected outcomes for someone that has activity intolerance ?

Answer 14

tolerate activity
state desire to increase activity level
identify factors that cause fatigue
maintain maximum joint ROM
identify ways to maintain activity level
maintain VS within prescribed limits during activity

Question 15

What are some effects of inactivity and immobility

Answer 15

immobility, restriction of activity, significant decrease in muscle strength without moderate amount of physical activity

Question 16

state of decrease, or cessation of use of an organ or body part

Answer 16

disuse