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chapter 44 activity and exercise Flashcards

1
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active ROM exercise

A

patient does the exercise

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2
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activity exercise pattern

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persons pattern of exercise

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3
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aerobic exercise

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breathing in more oxygen than used

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4
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ambulation

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walking

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5
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anabolism

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build up of proteins

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6
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anaerobic exercise

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less oxygen brought in than used

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7
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ankylosed

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permanent immobile patient

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8
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anorexia

A

loss of appetite

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9
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atrophy

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loss of muscle

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10
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basal metabolic rate

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rate of energy utilization to maintain essential activites

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11
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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

A

renal stones

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14
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catabolism

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break down of proteins

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15
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center of gravity

A

all weight is centered

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16
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contracture

A

permanent shortening of a muscle

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17
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crepitation

A

air moving through fluid in alveoli

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18
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dorsal position

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back lying

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19
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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

A

blood clot

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21
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exercise

A

type of physical activity

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22
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flaccid

A

weak or lax

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23
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foot drop

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plantar contracture

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24
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fowlers position

A

semi sitting position

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25
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functional strength

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ability of body to perform work

26
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gait

A

way a person walks

27
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high fowlers

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60-90 degrees

28
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hypertrophy

A

gain muscle mass

29
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individualized exercise prescription

A

tailored exercise plan

30
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isokinetic

31
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isometric

32
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isotonic

33
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lateral position

A

side lying

34
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line of gravity

A

verticle line through center of gravity

35
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logrolling

A

technique to turn to side

36
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lordosis

A

exaggerated concave of lumbar region

37
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metabolism

A

sum of all physical activity

38
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mobility

A

ability to move

39
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orthopneic positon

A

sitting with table to lean over

40
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orthostatic hypotension

A

lower pressure in head when sitting or standing

41
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osteoporsis

A

breakdown of bone

42
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pace

A

number of steps a minute

43
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paresis

A

slight or incomplete paralysis

44
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passive ROM

A

nurse does ROM exercises

45
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physical activity

A

body movement that requires energy

46
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prone position

A

lying on stomach

47
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proprioception

A

receptors sensitive to motion and position

48
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ROM

A

range of motion

49
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relaxation response RR

A

physiological state achieved by deep breaths

50
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semi fowlers position

A

15-45 degrees

51
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sims position

A

side lying

52
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spastic

A

sudden prolonged involuntary muscle contraction

53
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supine position

A

back lying

54
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thrombophlebitis

A

inflammation of vein

55
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thrombus

A

solid mass of blood

56
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tripod

A

proper standing position with crutchs

57
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urinary incontinence

A

temporary inability to control flow of urine

58
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urinary reflux

A

backward flow of urine

59
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urinary retention

A

accumulation of urine in bladder and inability to empty

60
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urinary stasis

A

stagnation of urinary flow

61
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valsalva maneuver

A

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

62
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vital capacity

A

maximum air that can be exhaled after maximal inhalation

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