Activity and Exercise Power Point Flashcards
_____ contractions are exercises that cause muscle contraction and change in muscle length.
isotonic
_____ contractions exercises that involve tightening or tensing muscles without moving body parts.
isometric
______ exercise occurs when contracting of the muscle while pushing against a stationary object or resisting the movement of the object
resistive isometric exercise
What are the parts of the skeletal system that enable movement?
joints
ligaments
tendons
cartilage
Types of Muscle?
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
Skeletal muscle is responsible for movement and _____.
posture
The skeletal muscle groups include antagonistic muscles, synergistic muscles, and ______ muscles.
antigravity
antagonistic muscles
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synergistic muscles
?
antigravity muscles
?
The _________ is where the major voluntary motor area is located.
cerebral cortex
Motor fibers allow for transmission of impulses
which involves neurotransmitters that transfer electrical impulses that lead to _____.
muscle movement
______ is the awareness of the position of the body through proprioceptors.
proprioception
_____ is controlled by the nervous system through the cerebellum and inner ear.
balance
When maintaining a safe patient transfer and positioning use mechanical lifts or _____.
lift teams
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning a wider base of support increases _____.
stability
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning a ____ center of gravity increases stability.
lower
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning if the line of gravity/center of gravity passes through the base of support, there is _____.
equilibrium
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning divide balance between the_____.
arms and/or legs
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning avoid _____. Use leverage, rolling, turning and pivoting.
lifting
When a patient can assist in safe patient transfer and positioning reduce friction and there is reduced _____ required to move.
force
Application to nursing slide
?
During the nursing assessment view the situation through the ____.
patient’s eyes
During the nursing assessment consider the positioning; ______, sitting, recumbent.
standing
During the nursing assessment consider mobility; ROM, Gait, Exercise, and ______.
activity tolerance
The key features of activity/exercise problems include (6)
Signs/symptoms Onset Duration Severity Barriers Effect on patient
To prevent injury for health care professional make sure to have _____ help before moving a patient.
adequate
To prevent injury for health care professional make sure to use ____.
equipment or assistive devices
To prevent injury for health care professional make sure to encourage patient _____.
assistanc
To prevent injury for health care professional keep back, neck, pelvis, and _____.
feet aligned
To prevent injury for health care professional position yourself ____ to the patient.
close
To prevent injury for health care professional use ____ not your back.
arms/legs
To prevent injury for health care professional use slide boards and/or _____ to move and position patients.
sheets
To prevent injury for health care professional make sure to do a _____ with the patient and/or team.
countdown
____ lift is used as a LAST resort and only if it does not require lifting most/all of the patient’s weight.
manual
Common assistive devices include walkers, canes, and ____.
crutches.
With crutches it is necessary to measure, assess the crutch gait and advise on how to go ____.
up and down stairs
For older adults it is important to keep active, _____.
its never to late to start
For older adults avoid prolonged sitting and maintain ______.
proper alignment
For older adults it is advised to use stronger joints/______ muscles.
larger
For older adults it is important to provide ______ to start and maintain an exercise regimen.
resources
For older adults it is a good idea to utilize resistance- _________ exercises.
agility
For older adults it is important to _____ to make program adjustments.
reassess
For older adults it is necessary to consider: activity level, ROM, muscles strength, and ____, response to activity, ______, and limitations.
tone
personal interests
For older adults if there is are significant limitations: utilize stretching and ____ movements during ADLs.
exaggerating
_____ conditions the body, improves health, maintains fitness, is therapeutic.
exercise
______ is the type and amount of exercise a person can perform.
activity tolerance
Activity programs should provide both physiological and ______ benefits.
psychological
Body mechanics is a coordinated effort between the ______ and _____ system
skeletal
nervous
ROM activities should be incorporated in to ADL utilizing _________.
all body joints
________ can promote walking: canes, crutches, walkers.
mechanical devices
Which of the following best motivates a patient to participate in an exercise program?
A. Giving a patient information on exercise
B. Providing information to a patient when the patient is ready to change behavior
C. Explaining the importance of exercise when a patient is diagnoses with a chronic disease such as Diabetes
D. Following up with instructions after a health care provider tells a patient to begin an exercise program
B. Providing information to a patient when the patient is ready to change behavior
You are transferring a patient who weights 320 lb (145.5 kg) from his bed to a chair. The patient has an order for partial weight bearing as a result of bilateral reconstructive knee surgery. Which of the following is the best technique for transfer? A. Use a transfer board B. Obtain a stand assist device C. Implement a three-person carry D. Use the ceiling-mounted lift
D. Use the ceiling-mounted lift
