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Activity and Exercise
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
10/07/2009

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Describe four basic elements of normal movement: 
Definition
  • Alignment and posture
  • Joint mobility
  • Balance
  • Coordinated movement
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 What is Proprioception:
Definition
is the term used to describe awareness of posture, movement, and changes in equilibrium and knowledge of position, weight, and resistance of object in relation to body.
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Isometric
Definition
exercise are those in which there is muscle contraction without moving the joint (muscle length dose not change).
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Isokinetic exercise
Definition
 involves muscle contraction or tension against resistance; thus, they can be either isotonic or isometric.
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Isotonic (dynamic) exercise
Definition
are those in which the muscle shortens to produce muscle contraction and active movement. Isotonic are most physical conditioning exercise.
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Aerobic exercise
Definition
is activity during which the amount of oxygen taken in the body is greater than that used to perform the activity. Aerobic exercise use large muscle groups that move repetitively.
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Anaerobic exercise
Definition
involves activity in which the muscles cannot draw out enough oxygen from the bloodstream, and anaerobic pathways are use to provide additional energy for a short time.
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Compare the effects of exercise and immobility on the body systems:
Definition

Exercise is essential for maintaining mental and physical heath:

Immobility are affected by any disorder that impairs the ability of nervous system, musculosketal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and vestibular apparatus

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Movements of ROM
Definition

Flexion  Extension  Hyperextension Abduction

Adduction Eversion Inversion Pronation

Rotation Circumduction Supination

 

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System that Benefits from Exercise:
Definition

Musculoskeltal System hypertrophy muscles

Cardiovascular System improve increase the heart rate, the strength of heart muscle contraction

Respiratory System  increase air circulating into and out of the lungs

Gastrointestinal System improves the appetite and increase gastrointestinal tract

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System that Benefits from Exercise
Definition

Metabolic/ Endocrine System elevates the metabolic rate

Urinary System adequate exercise promotes efficient blood flow

Immune System improve circulation lymph in body

Psychoneurologic System selfesteem

Cognitive function decision-making and problem-solving

Spiritual Health mind-body spirit connection

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Active ROM exercises   
Definition
isotonic exercises in which the client moves each joint in the body through its complete range, maximally stretching all muscle groups within each plane over the joint
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Activity tolerance   
Definition
the type and amount of exercise or daily activities an individual is able to perform
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Activity-exercise pattern   
Definition
refers to a person's pattern of exercise, activity, leisure, and recreation
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Aerobic exercise   
Definition
any activity during which the body takes in more or an equal amount of oxygen than it expends
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Ambulation
Definition
the act of walking
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Anabolism  
Definition
a process in which simple substances are converted by the body cells into more complex substances (e.g., building tissue, positive nitrogen balance)
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Anaerobic exercise   
Definition
involves activity in which the muscles cannot draw out enough oxygen from the blood stream; used in endurance training
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Ankylosed
Definition
permanently immobile joints
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Anorexia
Definition
lack of appetite
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Atrophy
Definition
wasting away; decrease in size of organ or tissue (e.g., muscle)
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Base of support   
Definition
the area on which an object rests
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Bed rest   
Definition
strict confinement to bed (complete bed rest), or the client may be allowed to use a bedside commode or have bathroom privileges
Term
Calculi
Definition
renal stones
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Catabolism  
Definition
 a process in which complex substances are broken down into simpler substances (e.g., breakdown of tissue)
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Center of gravity   
Definition
the point at which the mass (weight) of the body is centered
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Contracture
Definition
 permanent shortening of a muscle and subsequent shortening of tendons and ligaments
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Crepitation
Definition
 (1) a dry, crackling sound like that of crumpled cellophane, produced by air in the subcutaneous tissue or by air moving through fluid in the alveoli of the lungs; (2) a crackling, grating sound produced by bone rubbing against bone
Term
Dorsal position   
Definition
back-lying position without a pillow
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Dorsal recumbent position   
Definition
a back-lying position with the head and shoulders slightly elevated
Term
Embolus  
Definition
a blood clot (or a substance such as air) that has moved from its place of origin and is causing obstruction to circulation elsewhere (plural: emboli)
Term
Exercise
Definition
a type of physical activity; a planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
Term
Flaccid  
Definition

weak or lax

Term
Fowler's position   
Definition
a bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45 degrees
Term
Gait
Definition
the way a person walks
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High Fowler's position   
Definition
a bed-sitting position in which the head of the bed is elevated 90 degrees
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition

enlargement of a muscle or organ

Term
Isokinetic (resistive) exercise   
Definition
muscle contraction or tension against resistance
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Isometric (static or setting) exercise   
Definition
tensing of a muscle against an immovable outer resistance, which does not change muscle length or produce joint motion
Term
Isotonic (dynamic) exercise   
Definition
exercise in which muscle tension is constant and the muscle shortens to produce muscle contraction and active movement
Term
Lateral position   
Definition
a side-lying position
Term
Line of gravity   
Definition
an imaginary vertical line running through the center of gravity
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Logrolling  
Definition
a technique used to turn a client whose body must at all times be kept in straight alignment (like a log)
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Lordosis  
Definition
 an exaggerated concavity in the lumbar region of the vertebral column
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Low Fowler's position   
Definition
a bed-sitting position in which the head of the bed is elevated between 15 and 45 degrees, with or without knee flexion
Term
Mobility  
Definition
ability to move about freely, easily, and purposefully in the environment
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Orthopneic position
Definition
a sitting position to relieve respiratory difficulty in which the client leans over and is supported by an overbed table across the lap
Term
Pace   
Definition
number of steps taken per minute or the distance taken in one step when walking
Term
Passive ROM exercises
Definition
another person moves each of the client's joints through its complete range of movement, maximally stretching all muscle groups within each plane over each joint
Term
Physical activity   
Definition
bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and produces progressive health benefits
Term

Prone position   

Definition

face-lying position, with or without a small pillow

Term
Range of motion (ROM)   
Definition
the degree of movement possible for each joint
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Semi-Fowler's position   
Definition
a bed-sitting position in which the head of the bed is elevated between 15 and 45 degrees, with or without knee flexion
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Sims' position   
Definition
side-lying position with lowermost arm behind the body and uppermost leg flexed
Term
Spastic
Definition
describing the sudden, prolonged involuntary muscle contractions of clients with damage to the central nervous system
Term
Supine position   
Definition
back-lying position without a pillow
Term
Thrombus
Definition
a solid mass of blood constituents in the circulatory system; a clot (plural: thrombi)
Term
Tripod (triangle) position   
Definition
the proper standing position with crutches; crutches are placed about 15 cm (6 in) in front of the feet and out laterally about 15 cm (6 in), creating a wide base of support
Term
Urinary incontinence   
Definition
a temporary or permanent inability of the external sphincter muscles to control the flow of urine from the bladder
Term
Urinary reflux   
Definition
backward flow of urine
Term
Urinary retention   
Definition
the accumulation of urine in the bladder and inability of the bladder to empty itself
Term
Urinary stasis   
Definition
stagnation of urinary flow
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Valsalva maneuver   
Definition
forceful exhalation against a closed glottis, which increases intrathoracic pressure and thus interferes with venous blood return to the heart
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Vital capacity   
Definition
the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalationa
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