Activity and Exercise- 5 Questions

Question 1

What can physical activity positively do for a person? (7 things)

Answer 1

Elevate mood, enable physical fitness, help to quit smoking, boost energy, manage stress, better
sleep quality, improve self-image

Question 2

Nurses need to promote physical activity in all healthcare settings by what kind of manner?

Answer 2

Safe Manner

Question 3

Deconditioning?

Answer 3

the physiological changes that occur from periods of inactivity

Question 4

Body Mechanics ?

Answer 4

describes the coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system

Question 5

Body alignment?

Answer 5

positioning of joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Good alignment =
stable center of gravity (similar to posture)

Question 6

Center of gravity?

Answer 6

is not often directly center of their body. It is usually midline at 55% to 57% of
their standing height.

Question 7

Friction?

Answer 7

force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement

Question 8

Shear?

Answer 8

force is exerted against the skin while the skin remains stationary and the bony structures
move.

Question 9

What prevents friction and shear?

Answer 9

Using full body slings and mechanical lifts

Question 10

Coordinated movements?

Answer 10

are controlled by the musculoskeletal and nervous system.

Question 11

Joints?

Answer 11

connect two bones

Question 12

Ligaments?

Answer 12

bind joints; connect bones and cartilage

Question 13

Tendons?

Answer 13

connect muscle to bone

Question 14

Cartilage?

Answer 14

supporting connective tissue; shock absorber between articulating bones

Question 15

Physical Activity?

Answer 15

any movement produces by skeletal muscles that results in energy
expenditure

Question 16

Physical Exercise?

Answer 16

subset of PA that is planned, structured, and repetitive and has an objective.

Question 17

What is Isotonic?

Answer 17

muscle contraction and muscle length change; walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling; enhances circulatory and respiratory function

Question 18

What is Isometric ?

Answer 18

tightening or tensing of muscles without moving the body parts; planks, wall sits, low squats, glute bridges; increase circulation to body part and osteoblastic activity

Question 19

What is resistive ?

Answer 19

contracting while pushing against a stationary object or resisting the
movement of the object; push-ups; promote muscle strength and osteoblastic activity

Question 19

How should you do Transferring and Positioning?

Answer 19

Face the direction of the movement to prevent abnormal twists of the spine

Question 20

Pathological influences on body alignment, mobility, and activity (5 things)

Answer 20

o Congenital defects
o Disorders of bones, joints, and muscles
o Central nervous system damage
o Musculoskeletal trauma
o Obesity

Question 21

SPHM techniques?

Answer 21

are the standard for best practices with moving, handling, and transferring
patients. They also improve patient outcomes with fewer falls, skin tears, and pressure injuries.

Question 22

Factors Influencing Activity and Exercise (5 things)

Answer 22

 Developmental
 Behavioral
 Culture
 Environment
 Family and social support

Question 23

Sufficient exercise for an adult?

Answer 23

About 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate intensity
aerobic exercise per week.

Question 24

Activity Tolerance?

Answer 24

the type and amount of exercise or work a person can do without undue
exertion or injury.