chapter 26 ebook

Question 1

Isometric exercises

Answer 1

used to promote strength and muscle tone

ex: quadriceps setting and gluteal setting

Question 2

Quadriceps setting

Answer 2

client alternately tenses and relaxes the quadriceps muscles

exercising the quadriceps muscles enables client to stand and support their body weight

Question 3

Gluteal setting

Answer 3

contraction and relaxation of the gluteal muscles to improve their strength and tone

muscles in the buttocks aid in extending abducting and rotating the leg which are essential to walking

Question 4

upper arm strengthing

Answer 4

clients who use a walker, cane or crutches need upper arm strength

ex: flexion and extension of the arms and wrists, raising and lowering weights with the hands, squeezing a ball or spring grip and performing modified pushings

must perform pushups 3 or 4 times a day to be effective

Question 5

Dangling

Answer 5

helps normalize blood pressure

Question 6

Tilt table

Answer 6

device that raises the client from a supine to a standing position

elastic stockings applied before the lift to compress vein walls

tilted 15 to 30 degrees until vertical

Question 7

A walking belt (gait belt)

Answer 7

if client loses balance, the nurse can support him or her to prevent injuries

Question 8

Canes

Answer 8

for a client who has weakness on one side of the body

Cane with half circle-minimal support

A T-handle cane-more stability

A quad cane- the most stability

Should be parallel with the clients hip, elbow flexion of 30 degrees

Question 9

Walker

Answer 9

most stable form of ambulatory aid

commonly used by clients after bed rest or hip surgery