Bed rest

Question 1

reasons a pt would be on bed rest

Answer 1

to reduce physical activity
reduce pain
encourage rest
regain strength
promote healing

Question 2

how does bed rest cause contractures

Answer 2

when a muscle is not used, they become weak, staying in bed can make the joints stiff. Overtime muscles become permanently shortened + the joints are permanetly bent

Question 3

contractures

Answer 3

fixed tightening + shortening of muscle

Question 4

Assistive devices

Answer 4

help alleviate complications pts. on bedrest

Question 5

Bedboard

Answer 5

under mattress to prevent sagging (so spinal cord is aligned)
2 pieces

Question 6

Foot boards

Answer 6

placed at the foot of mattress & soles of feet are flush against it
Prevents plantar flexion which will lead to permanent footdrop

Question 7

trochanter

Answer 7

made from bed blankets and under a person’s hip to prevent external rotation

Question 8

Hip Abduction Wedges

Answer 8

keeps hips abducted (away from midline)
position between client’s legs common after hip replacement (this is our natural alignemnt)

Question 9

Handrolls / hand grips

Answer 9

prevents contractures of thumb and hand

Question 10

Bed cradles

Answer 10

keep weight of top linen off their feet
weight of top liners can cause foot drop + pressure ulcer