chap 34 activity

Question 1

atrophy

Answer 1

decrease in the size of a body structure

Question 2

contractures

Answer 2

permanently contracted state of a muscle

Question 3

ergonomics

Answer 3

practice of designing equip and work tasks to conform to the capability of the worker and providing a means for adjusting the work environment and work practices to preven tinjuries

Question 4

flaccidity

Answer 4

decreased muscle tone; synonym for hypotonicity

Question 5

footdrop

Answer 5

complication resulting from extended plantar flexion

Question 6

instrumental acts of daily living (IADLs)

Answer 6

the acts of daily living needed for independent living

Question 7

isokinetic exercise

Answer 7

exercise involving muscle contractions w resistance varying at a constant rate

Question 8

isometric exercise

Answer 8

exercise in which muscle tension occurs w out a significant change in muscle length

Question 9

isotonic exercise

Answer 9

movement in which muscles shorten (contract) and move

Question 10

orthopedics

Answer 10

the correction or prevention of disorders of body structures used in locomotion

Question 11

paralysis

Answer 11

absence of strength secondary to nervous impairment

Question 12

paresis

Answer 12

impaired muscle strength or weakness

Question 13

passive exercise

Answer 13

manual or mechanical means of moving the joints

Question 14

range of motion

Answer 14

complete extent of movement of which a joint is normally capable

Question 15

spasticity

Answer 15

increased muscle tone

Question 16

tonus

Answer 16

normal, partially steady state of muscle contraction

Question 17

Lordosis

Answer 17

(Postural misalignments) Buttocks area is abnormally pronounced

Question 18

Kyphosis

Answer 18

(Postural misalignments) Neck area is abnormally pronounced

Question 19

Benefits of Exercise - Metabolism and GI

Answer 19

-increased triglyceride breakdown
-increased gastric motility and appetite
-increased production of body heat
-increased intestinal tone, which improves digestion and elimination
-weight control

Question 20

Benefits of Exercise - Urinary

Answer 20

-increased blood flow to kidneys
-more efficient maintenance of acid-base balance and excretion of wastes

Question 21

Risks of Exercise

Answer 21

-precipitation of cardiac event
-orthopedic discomfort and disability
-other health problems

Question 22

Atelectasis

Answer 22

the collapse of part or all of a lung due to blockage in lungs due to pressure (bed rest)

Question 23

trochanter rolls

Answer 23

prevent legs from turning outward

Question 24

foot drop

Answer 24

contracture in the foot is fixed in plantar flexion

Question 25

gait belt

Answer 25

used to help clients stand and help pivoting and stabilization
assist clients who have leg strength, can cooperate, and require minimal assistance

Question 26

hand rolls

Answer 26

help the client’s grip and grasp items