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Chapter 24 Exercise And Activity Flashcards

1
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Abduction

A

Moving a body part way from the midline of the body

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Addiction

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Moving a body part towards the midline of the body

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3
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Ambulation

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The act of walking

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4
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Atrophy

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The decrease in size or the wasting away of tissue

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5
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Contracture

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The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle

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6
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Deconditioning

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The loss of muscle strength from inactivity

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Dorsiflexion

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Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle

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Extension

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Straightening a body part

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External rotation

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Turning the joint outward

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Flexion

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Bending a body part

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Footdrop

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Foot falls down at the ankle; permanent planter felxion

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12
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Hyperextension

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Excessive straightening of a body part

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Internal rotation

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Turning the joint inward

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14
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Orthostatic hypotension

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Abnormally low (hypo) blood pressure when the person suddenly stands up (ortho and static) ; postural hypotension

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Planter flexion

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The foot (planter) is bent (flexion) ; bending the foot down at the ankle

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16
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Postural hypotension

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See orthostatic hypotension

17
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Pronation

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Turning the joint downward

18
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Range of motion (ROM)

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The movement of a joint to the extent possible without causing pain

19
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Rotation

A

Turning the joint

20
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Supination

A

Turning the joint upward

21
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syncope

A

A brief loss of consciousness; fainting

22
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Deconditioning is

A

The loss of muscle strength from inactivity

23
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Moving a body part way from the midline is

24
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Which of the following is incorrect when performing ROM?

A

Force the joint beyond its present ROM

25
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Which is true about the use of walkers?

A

A walker gives more support than a cane

26
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The purpose of bedrest is to

A

Reduce pain and promote healing

27
Q

Which helps prevent plantar flexion?

A

A footboard

28
Q

Which prevents the hip from turning outward?

A

A trochanter roll

29
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A contracture is

A

The lack of joint mobility from shortening of a muscle

30
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A trapeze is used to

A

Strengthen arm muscles

31
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Passive ROM exercises are performed by

A

Someone else

32
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ROM exercises are ordered. You do the following except

A

Force the joint through its full ROM

33
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Flexion involves

A

Bending the body part

34
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When ambulating a person

A

A gait belt is used if the person is weak or unsteady

35
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You are getting a person ready to crutch walk. You should do the following except

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Get a pair of crutches from physical therapy

36
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A single tip cane is used

A

On the strong side

CNA (45 decks)

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