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chapter 44 activity and exercise Flashcards

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active ROM exercise

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patient does the exercise

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activity exercise pattern

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persons pattern of exercise

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aerobic exercise

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breathing in more oxygen than used

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ambulation

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walking

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anabolism

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build up of proteins

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anaerobic exercise

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less oxygen brought in than used

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ankylosed

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permanent immobile patient

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anorexia

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loss of appetite

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atrophy

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loss of muscle

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basal metabolic rate

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rate of energy utilization to maintain essential activites

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base of support

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foundation on which object rests

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12
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bed rest

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strict confinement to bed

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13
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calculi

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renal stones

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14
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catabolism

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break down of proteins

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center of gravity

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all weight is centered

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contracture

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permanent shortening of a muscle

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17
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crepitation

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air moving through fluid in alveoli

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dorsal position

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back lying

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dorsal recumbent

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supine position with head slightly elevated

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20
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embolus

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blood clot

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21
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exercise

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type of physical activity

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22
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flaccid

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weak or lax

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23
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foot drop

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plantar contracture

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fowlers position

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semi sitting position

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functional strength

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ability of body to perform work

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gait

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way a person walks

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high fowlers

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60-90 degrees

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hypertrophy

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gain muscle mass

29
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individualized exercise prescription

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tailored exercise plan

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isokinetic

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resistive

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isometric

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static

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isotonic

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dynamic

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lateral position

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side lying

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line of gravity

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verticle line through center of gravity

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logrolling

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technique to turn to side

36
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lordosis

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exaggerated concave of lumbar region

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metabolism

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sum of all physical activity

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mobility

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ability to move

39
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orthopneic positon

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sitting with table to lean over

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orthostatic hypotension

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lower pressure in head when sitting or standing

41
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osteoporsis

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breakdown of bone

42
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pace

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number of steps a minute

43
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paresis

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slight or incomplete paralysis

44
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passive ROM

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nurse does ROM exercises

45
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physical activity

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body movement that requires energy

46
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prone position

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lying on stomach

47
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proprioception

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receptors sensitive to motion and position

48
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ROM

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range of motion

49
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relaxation response RR

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physiological state achieved by deep breaths

50
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semi fowlers position

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15-45 degrees

51
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sims position

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side lying

52
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spastic

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sudden prolonged involuntary muscle contraction

53
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supine position

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back lying

54
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thrombophlebitis

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inflammation of vein

55
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thrombus

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solid mass of blood

56
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tripod

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proper standing position with crutchs

57
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urinary incontinence

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temporary inability to control flow of urine

58
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urinary reflux

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backward flow of urine

59
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urinary retention

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accumulation of urine in bladder and inability to empty

60
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urinary stasis

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stagnation of urinary flow

61
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valsalva maneuver

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forcefull exhalagiton against closed glottis, increases intrathoracic pressure and interferes with venous blood return to heart

62
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vital capacity

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maximum air that can be exhaled after maximal inhalation

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