Chapt. 30: Exercise and Activity Flashcards
Opposition
touching the opposite finger w/ the thumb
Plantar flexion
foot is bent down @ the ankle
flexion
bending a body part
ROM
movement of a joint to the extent possible w/o causing pain
External rotation
turning the joint outward
Orthostatic hypotension
drop in bp when person suddenly stands up
aka postural hypotension
atrophy
decrease in size/wasting away of tissue
rotation
turning the joint
foot drop
permanent plantar flexion, foot falls down at the ankle
pronation
turning the joint downaward
deconditioning
loss of muscle from inactivity
internal rotation
turning the joint inward
contracture
lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of muscle
orthotic device
device used to support a muscle, promote certain motion or correct a deformity
if a person is on bedrest he or she may be allowed to…
perform some ADL
complications of bedrest
- contractures in fingers, wrists,knees,hips
- muscle atrophy
- orthostatic hypotension and syncope
if contracture develops, what happens to the contracted muscle
Contracted muscle is fixed into position, deformed and can’t stretch
what should you do when caring for a person with otrhostatic hypotension
raise head of bed slowly to fowler’s position
nursing care prevents complications from bedrest like…
positioning in good body alignment
ROM
frequent position changes
bed boards are used to
keep the person in alignment by preventing the mattress from sagging
how is plantar flexion prevented
keep the feet from bending down at the ankle
what do you use to prevent the hi from being turned outward
trochanter rolls
passive ROM
when another person moves the joints through their ROM
a nursing assistant can perform ROM on what body part if the agency allows
the neck
when exercising the wrist, what are the motions that you perform
flexion
hyperextension
extension
when a person is using a walker, how far is the walker in front of the person
pushed and moved -6-8in. in front of the person’s feet
When caring for a person who wears a brace, its important to report at once…
any redness or signs of skin breakdown when you remove a brace
why is bedrest ordered
reduce physical activity reduce pain encourage rest regain strength promote healing
what are bed cradles used for
used so the weight of the top linens dont cause footdrop or pressure ulcers
active-assistive ROM
person does exercises with some help
what should be reported when ROM is done
- time exercises were performed
- joints exercises
- # of times exercise performed
- complaints, signs of stiffness or spasm
- degree which person took part in exercises
- when to report
