Activity/Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
Isotonic Exercise
A
muscle shortening and active movement
2
Q
Examples of Isotonic Exercise
A
- pt completing ADLs
- swimming
- walking
- jogging
- bicycling
3
Q
Benefits of Isotonic Exercise
A
- ⬆️ muscle mass/tone/strength
- improved joint mobility
- ⬆️ cardiac and respiratory function
- ⬆️ bone building activity
4
Q
Isometric Exercise
A
muscle contraction without shortening
5
Q
Examples of Isometrics
A
- yoga
- plank
- wall sit
6
Q
Benefits of Isometrics
A
- ⬆️ muscle mass/tone/strength
- improved circulation
7
Q
Isokinetic
A
muscle contraction with resistance
weight lifting or a CPM device (continuous passive motion)
8
Q
Cardiac system
effects of immobility
A
- increases workload
- orthostatic hypotension
- venous stasis –> venous thrombosis
- ⬆️ chance of stroke
9
Q
Respiratory system
effects of immobility
A
- atelectasis
- poor gas exchange
- ⬇️ depth and rate of breathing due to decreased need for oxygen
10
Q
Musculoskeletal system
effects of immobility
A
- weakness
- atrophy
- decreased tone/strength
- decrease endurance
- bone demineralization
11
Q
Metabolic Process
effects of immobility
A
- muscle wasting
- chronic illnesses and poor nutrition can lead to increased metabolic demands
12
Q
GI system
effects of immobility
A
- poor digestion and utilization of food
- weight gain
- constipation
13
Q
Urinary system
effects of immobility
A
- poor hygeine
- decreased fluid intake
- may increase UTIs
14
Q
Skin
effects of immobility
A
- skin breakdown
- pressure ulcers
15
Q
Psychosocial outlook
effects of immobility
A
- low self esteem
- depression
- affects sleep pattern
