Taylor Review 9-1 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Effects of immobility on muscle? | Decreased muscle strength & size |
| Effects of immobility on joints? | Decreased joint mobility and flexibility |
| Effects of immobility on endurance and activity? | -limited endurance -activity intolerance |
| Effects of immobility on bone? | bone demineralization |
| Effects of immobility on coordination and gait? | lack of coordination and gait |
| Effects of immobility on ventilation and the respiratory system? | -Decreased ventilatory effort -increased respiratory: -secretions -atelectasis -congestion |
| atelectasis | [at'ilek'tesis]collapse of alveoli preventing respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in part of the lungs |
| Effects of immobility on cardiac system? | -increased cardiac workload -orthostatic hypotension -venous thrombosis |
| Effects of immobility on circulation and skin? | -impaired circulation -skin breakdown (own notes: impaired circulation -->decreased perfusion-->areas of placed pressure-->not getting perfused-->cells die-->skin breakdown) |
| Own notes: 3 things important for skin integrity | circulation immunity nutrition (protein essential for repair) |
| Effects of immobility on appetite and bowel movements? | -decreased appetite -constipation |
| Effects of immobility on urinary system? | -urinary stasis -infection |
| Effects of immobility on sleep and emotions? | -altered sleep patterns -pain -depression -anger -anxiety |
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