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WorksheetsBed confinement
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Disability and Deconditioning are two main causes of bed confinement.
True
False
Types of disabilities to look for in the
documentation are:
Mental Health Conditions
Acquired Brain Injury
Physical Disability
Vision/Hearing Impairments
All of the above
Deconditioning is defined as changes in body
systems brought on by physical inactivity and disuse.
True
False
Prolonged lack of exercise can cause the body to
become deconditioned. What are some clinical presentations of deconditioning?
forgetfulness
muscle atrophy
pressure ulcers
deep vein thrombosis
all of the above
A beneficiary is bed-confined if they are:
Unable to get up from bed without assistance
Unable to ambulate
Unable to sit in a chair or wheelchair
All of the above
A beneficiary is considered bed-confined if they
are on “bed rest” or “non-ambulatory”.
False
True
Other elements related to bed confinement that
might be taken into account include: select all that apply
Beneficiary must remain immobile due to suspected fracture or a fracture that is not set
Restraints to prevent injury to self or others
Advanced airway management
Morbid obesity that requires additional
personnel or equipment
Prolonged bed rest produces profound changes in muscle and bone, particularly of the lower limb. Dramatic change in muscle mass occurs within ______ of bed rest.
12 weeks
1-2 weeks
3 days
4-6 weeks
In _______ of complete immobilization can lead
to a 50% decrease in muscle.
8 weeks
3-5 weeks
6 months
10-12 weeks
A physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person’s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions.
disability
disease
deconditioning
disorder
