Activity and Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What are isotonic exercises?
A
Exercise that causes muscles to contract and change length.
2
Q
What are isometric exercises?
A
Involve tightening/tensing muscles without moving body parts.
3
Q
What is active ROM?
A
During active ROM exercises, pts are able to move their joints independently.
4
Q
What is passive ROM?
A
The nurse moves each joint in pt’s who aren’t able to do it themselves.
5
Q
What is the purpose of ROM?
A
To prevent contractures
6
Q
How to perform ROM?
A
Entry steps Explain procedure Ask pt if they think they need analgesia Assist pt into a comfortable position in bed or chair Perform exercises from head to toe
7
Q
What is the order that ROM exercises are performed?
A
Head and neck Shoulder Elbow Wrist Hand, fingers, and thumb Hip Knee Ankle Feet and toes
