Activity & Exercise + Immobility Flashcards

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what is SO IMPORTANT ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & EXERCISE?

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  • contribute greatly to one’s own physical & emotional well-being
  • allows one to keep fit & elevate one’s mood
    • stress management
    • better sleep quality
    • improves confidence & self-image
  • patients need the MOTIVATION to engage in regular exercise
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definition of DECONDITIONING

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  • based upon INACTIVITY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
  • indication of physical, emotional decline due to inactivity
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what are some ACTIVITIES SEEN IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS?

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  • WALKING
  • TURNING/POSITIONING
  • LIFTING
  • CARRYING

**often see nurse undergo injuries–such as on the BACK due to overexertion from lifting or moving patients

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definition of MOVEMENT

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complex process that requires COORDINATION between the musculoskeletal & nervous systems

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defintiion of BODY MECHANICS

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a term that describes the COORDINATED EFFORTS of the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM & NERVOUS SYSTEM

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definition of BODY ALIGNMENT

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  • or aka POSTURE; allows for the positioning of the joints, tendons, ligaments, & muscles while in standing, sitting, or lying positions
  • indicates a person’s center of gravity is STABLE
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how does GRAVITY & FRICTION PLAY A PART?

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if we have an UNSTEADY PATIENT; this means their CENTER OF GRAVITY IS UNBALANCED & WEAK

  • friction is where we have a FORCE THAT IS OPPOSITE TO THE MOVEMENT
  • the GREATER SURFACE AREA = GREATER FRICTION
  • the LARGER THE OBJECT = GREATER RESISTANCE to MOVEMENT
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what is the TYPICAL CORRECT BODY ALIGNMENT?

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  • RELAXED and FACE FORWARD POSITIONING
  • minimization of HUNCHING
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definition of SHEAR

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  • the force exerted against the skin while the skin remains stationary & bony structures move
    • ex. moving HOB - patient pulled by gravity on underlying sheets
  • causes damage to UNDERLYING TISSUE & impedes blood flow
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what is the SKELETAL SYSTEM and what is it composed of?

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  • composed of ATTACHMENTS for MUSCLES & LIGAMENTS that forms the FRAMEWORK for the body
    -contains our joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
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what about our SKElETAL MUSCLES?

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muscules that are concerned with MOVEMENT OR POSTURE
- they can either EXTEND OR CONTRACT

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definition of PROPRIOCEPTION

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where we have the ACTUAL AWARENESS of the POSITION OF THE BODY and all its PARTS

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what do we use to help ease pain within the MUSCLES?

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can use HEAT THERAPY
- allows for VASODILATION & RELAXING OF THE MUSCLES

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definition of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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any movement produced by the SKELETAL MUSCLES that results in ENERGY EXPENDITURE

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definition of PHYSICAL EXERCISE

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type of SUBSET OF PA; more of a PLANNED, STRUCTURED, and REPETITIVE movements that has a more FINAL OR INTERMEDIATE OBJECTIVE OR GOAL
- goal; improvement or maintenance

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definition of ISOTONIC/DYNAMIC CONTRACTION/EXERCISES

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mobilizing; causes the body to move
- have CONTRACTION OF THE MUSCLE

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definition of ISOMETRIC EXERCISES

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  • stabilizing; causes the body to hold a stable position
  • has an INCREASE IN MUSCLE TENSION — has NO SHORTENING OR ACTIVE MOVEMENT OF MUSCLE
  • still has ENERGY EXPENDITURE
    • ex. having car in neutral
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what are PATHOLOGICAL INFLUENCES that must be considered during ACTIVITY?

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  • CONGENITAL DEFECTS (scoliosis, OI - brittle bone disease)
  • DISORDERS pertaining to the BONES, JOINTS, or MUSCLES (osteoporosis)
  • CNS DAMAGE
  • MSK TRAUMA (fractures etc..)
  • OBESITY (increased SOB, risk of disorders, low back pain)
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definition of SPHM

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involves the SAFE PATIENT HANDLING & MOBILITY
- where we have TECHNIQUES and improved assessments of equipment and procedures to allow SAFE MOVING, HANDLING, and TRANSFERING OF PATIENTS

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infants - developmental changes in MSK?

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have more of a SPINE THAT IS FLEXED
- continued DEVELOPMENT OF MOVEMENT–just starting to lift their head, sit up, and stand

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toddlers - MSK developmental changes?

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  • has more of a SWAYBACK SPINE and PROTRUDING ABDOMEN
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adolescents - MSK developmental changes

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greater amount of ACTIVITY - more sports and more sporadic growth

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older adults - MSK changes?

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  • have a GREATER LOSS OF BONE MASS
  • slower walk and coordination
  • increased risk of falls
  • can have underlying conditions or weakness in the muscles
  • greater MEDS and POLYPHARMACY
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how do BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS PLAY A ROLE?

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the more SUPPORTIVE EFFORTS ARE AROUND PATIENTS–the more they will incorporate themselves into an exercise program

  • allows to hold yourself accountable!
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what are FACTORS THAT CAN INFLEUNCE ACTIVITY & EXERCISE?

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  • CULTURAL BACKGROUND
  • different ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES/ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES
  • FAMILY & SOCIAL SUPPORT
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important questions to ask during nursing assessment?

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  • any major surgeries?
  • any medications or symptoms?
  • how much does the patient exercise each day?
  • are they bedbound, in need of PT/OT, or necessity of assistive devices?
  • do they have access to locations to exercise?
  • how ready are they to develop this lifestyle change?
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what are the APPRORIATE NANDAS?

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Activity intolerance
 Risk for injury
 Impaired mobility in bed
 Impaired mobility
 Acute or chronic pain

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what is our GOAL AND OUTCOME?

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want to be able to IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE PATIENTS MOTOR FUNCTION AND INDEPENDENCE
- taking into account the PRIORITY NEEDS
- being able to COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS

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what are the TYPES OF RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES?

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  • ACTIVE, PASSIVE, or ASSISTEd
  • FAROM; full active range of motion
  • PAROM; partial active range of motion
  • PROM; passive ROM
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what are some things to remember while helping a PATIENT WALK?

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  • always ASSESS FIRST IF THE PATIENT CAN WALK SAFELT
  • dangle legs first around 1 - 2 min before starting
  • use gait belt and extra support
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what are SOME OF OUR ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO WALK?

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  • walkers
  • canes
  • crutches
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what can occur with DECREASE OF EXERCISE?

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  • CAD
  • HT
  • COPD
    -DM
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definition of MOBILITY

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refers to a person’s ABILITY to MOVE FREELY

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definition of IMMOBILITY

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refers to the inability to move freely

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what are SOME EFFECTS OF MUSCULAR DECONDITIONING?

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  • DISUSE ATROPHY - decreasing of muscle mass/shrinking of the muscle
  • PHYSIOLOGICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
  • SOCIAL EFFECTS (ex. bed rest- decreased socialization)
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what are some METABOLIC CHANGES that occur with IMMOBILITY?

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  • decrease of ENDOCRINE METABOLISM
  • decreased CALCIUM RESORPTION
  • decreased GI SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
  • DECREASED PERISTALSIS
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what are some RESPIRATORY CHANGES that can occur with IMMOBILITY?

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  • ATELECTASIS (collasped lung)
  • HYPOSTATIC PNEUMONIA
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what are other CHANGES THAT CAN OCCUR?

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  • cardiovascular; ex. orthostatic hypertension
    changes in BP and HR
  • msk changes; ex. increase of blood clots/atrophy
  • urinary changes; ex. decrease in output = increase in UTI/stasis
  • integumentary changes; risk of pressure ulcers
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what can occur during DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES?

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INFANTS:
- can have delayed development
- want to develop their weight-support skills *tummy time
TODDLERS:
- have a MORE WIDE STANCE; with their head and trunk more forward
- if immobilized; can delay gross motor skills
ADOLESCENTS;
- growth increases
ADULTS:
- have more increased risk of immobility
OLDER ADULTS
- greater risk for falls and bone loss

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what to observe during NURSING ASSESSMENT?

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  • can the patient perform ROM?
  • how does the patient walk?
  • how much do they exercise?
  • how do they stand/sit/lay down?
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what are some aspects of HEALTH PROMOTION FOR IMMOBILITY?

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  • prevent any work related msk injuries
  • importance of exercise
  • patient teaching of proper bone health
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what are some METABOLIC INTERVENTIONS?

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making sure patient has a HIGH PROTEIN HIGH CALORIE DIET with VITAMIN B AND C SUPPLEMENTS

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what are some RESPIRATORY INTERVENTIONS

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allow patient to cough and deep breathe every 1 - 2 hours
- use of chest physiotherapy

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what are OUR POSITIONING TECHNIQUES?

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  • SUPPORTED FOWLER’s POSITION
  • SUPINE POSITION
  • PRONE POSITION
  • SIDE-LYING POSITION
  • SIMS POSITION
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definition of INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

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specific INTENSIVE SPECIALIZED THERAPY such as OT or PT
- ex. dressing yourself, grocery shopping etc…