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N205 Exercise & Activity
N205 Exercise & Activity
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/18/2014

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Term
Structure & Function of Bones
Definition
provide framework
facilitate movement
Protect Organs
Store & Regulate Ca, Phosphate & Form Blood Cells
Term
Structure & Function of Muscles
Definition
Work of Muscle Determines the Size
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
^ Size of Muscle
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Decrease of Muscle Size
Term
Disease or Injury Affecting Mobility
Definition
Muscular Dystrophy, MS, CVA, Depression, Heart Disease, Congenital (Spina Bifida)
Term
Causes of Altered Mobility
Definition
Decreased Muscle Strength & Tone
Lack of Coordination
Altered Gait
Decreased Joint Mobility
Pain on Movement
Term
Flaccidity
Definition
Decrease Muscle Tone
Term
Spasticity
Definition
^ Muscle Tone
Term
Lack of Coordination
Definition
Trauma, Disease, ETOH/Drugs, Uncoordinated Movements/Jerky (R/T Trauma)
Term
Ataxia
Definition
Staggering & Unsteady Gait
Term
Prolonged Immobility yields
Definition
Contractures
Term
Contractures
Definition
A progressive shortening of a muscle & loss of joint mobility resulting in fibrotic changes in tissue surrounding the joint.
Term
Osteoarthritis
Definition
A Degenerative Disease that impairs mobility.
Term
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
An Inflammatory Process that impairs mobility.
Term
Pressure Ulcers occur when..
Definition
1. pressure over affected area exceeds pressure required for adequate blood flow
2. cells do not receive adequate O2 & nutrients
Term
Osteoporosis Interventions
Definition
smoking cessation
diet rich in calcium/supplements
vitamin D
wt. bearing exercises
Term
Falls Risk
Definition
Patients at risk for activity intolerance.
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