Chapt. 30: Exercise and Activity

Question 1

Opposition

Answer 1

touching the opposite finger w/ the thumb

Question 2

Plantar flexion

Answer 2

foot is bent down @ the ankle

Question 3

flexion

Answer 3

bending a body part

Question 4

ROM

Answer 4

movement of a joint to the extent possible w/o causing pain

Question 5

External rotation

Answer 5

turning the joint outward

Question 6

Orthostatic hypotension

Answer 6

drop in bp when person suddenly stands up

aka postural hypotension

Question 7

atrophy

Answer 7

decrease in size/wasting away of tissue

Question 8

rotation

Answer 8

turning the joint

Question 9

foot drop

Answer 9

permanent plantar flexion, foot falls down at the ankle

Question 10

pronation

Answer 10

turning the joint downaward

Question 11

deconditioning

Answer 11

loss of muscle from inactivity

Question 12

internal rotation

Answer 12

turning the joint inward

Question 13

contracture

Answer 13

lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of muscle

Question 14

orthotic device

Answer 14

device used to support a muscle, promote certain motion or correct a deformity

Question 15

if a person is on bedrest he or she may be allowed to…

Answer 15

perform some ADL

Question 16

complications of bedrest

Answer 16

• contractures in fingers, wrists,knees,hips
• muscle atrophy
• orthostatic hypotension and syncope

Question 17

if contracture develops, what happens to the contracted muscle

Answer 17

Contracted muscle is fixed into position, deformed and can’t stretch

Question 18

what should you do when caring for a person with otrhostatic hypotension

Answer 18

raise head of bed slowly to fowler’s position

Question 19

nursing care prevents complications from bedrest like…

Answer 19

positioning in good body alignment
ROM
frequent position changes

Question 20

bed boards are used to

Answer 20

keep the person in alignment by preventing the mattress from sagging

Question 21

how is plantar flexion prevented

Answer 21

keep the feet from bending down at the ankle

Question 22

what do you use to prevent the hi from being turned outward

Answer 22

trochanter rolls

Question 23

passive ROM

Answer 23

when another person moves the joints through their ROM

Question 24

a nursing assistant can perform ROM on what body part if the agency allows

Answer 24

the neck

Question 25

when exercising the wrist, what are the motions that you perform

Answer 25

flexion
hyperextension
extension

Question 26

when a person is using a walker, how far is the walker in front of the person

Answer 26

pushed and moved -6-8in. in front of the person’s feet

Question 27

When caring for a person who wears a brace, its important to report at once…

Answer 27

any redness or signs of skin breakdown when you remove a brace

Question 28

why is bedrest ordered

Answer 28

reduce physical activity
reduce pain
encourage rest
regain strength
promote healing

Question 29

what are bed cradles used for

Answer 29

used so the weight of the top linens dont cause footdrop or pressure ulcers

Question 30

active-assistive ROM

Answer 30

person does exercises with some help

Question 31

what should be reported when ROM is done

Answer 31

• 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