Ch. 8 Flashcards
Abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of alveoli in the lungs
Atelectasis
Signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
Pain, redness, swelling, and heat in the calf
An abnormal, usually permanent, condition of a joint, often caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers, in which the joint becomes flexed and immobilized
Contracture
A disorder in which the normal flow of blood through a vein is slowed or haulted
Venous stasis
Supine position w/ patient lying on back, head, and shoulder w/ extremities moderately flexed; legs are sometimes extended
Dorsal recumbent
Patient sitting up in bed at 90* angle, or sometimes resting in forward tilt while supported by pillow on overbed table **often used for patient w/ cardiac or respiratory condition
Orthopneic position
What is circulation, movement, and sensation also called?
CMS assessment
Where a sheath of inelastic fascia partitions blood vessels, nerve, and muscle tissue.
Compartment syndrome
What indicates early symptoms of compartment syndrome
Numbness b/w webbing of first and second fingers or toes
A state in which an individual is at risk for deterioration of body systems as the result of prescribed or unavoidable inactivity
Physical disuse syndrome
What is the total amount of activity required to prevent physical disuse syndrome?
2 hrs for every 24 hr period
Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines are frequently used after what?
Total knee replacement
What is the initial postop setting for a knee arthroplasty?
2 cycles per minute b/w 20-30* of flexion and full extension
Primary goal is to increase or maintain physical mobility by improving joint ROM and to prevent skin breakdown at pressure points
CPM therapy
What do you assess when dangling a patient
Pulse and respirations
