Nursing Fund Ch 44

Isometric exercises

-muscle contraction WITHOUT MOVING A JOINT. - mild increase in HR and CO - No apparent increase in blood flow to body parts - AKA static or sitting exercises.

What are some of the benefits of exercise for the respiratory system?

-toxins are release from deep breathing -increased oxygen to the brain = improved problem solving -prevents pooling of secretions in the bronchi and bronchioles = decreases breathing efforts and risk for infection. - attention to exercising muscles of respiration thru out activity and rest improves oxygenation and circulation of lymph

Nurses should NOT lift more than ____ pounds without assistance from proper equipment and/or other person.

35 lbs

The nurse can assist clients to prepare for ambulation by helping them become as independent as possible in bed. What activities can help this?

ADLs, maintain good body alignment, and carry out ROM exercises.

What is AROM?

Active ROM - Isotonic exercises in which client moves each joint in the body through its complete ROM. increases muscle strength and joint flexibility

Weight loss and exercise stabilize?

Blood sugar and make cells more responsive to to insulin.

the term used to describe the efficient, coordinated and safe use of the body to move objects and carry out ADLs

Body mechanics.

What is osteoporosis?

Condition when the bones become brittle and fragile because of calcium depletion.

How does immobility effect respiratory function

Decreases respiratory movement pooling of respiratory secretions = respiratory acidosis atelectasis = collapse of a lobe or of an entire lung. hypostatic pneumonia

Someone with osteoporosis, what does their stance look like?

Forward leaning and stooped. Knees slightly flexed, base of support is widened. Gait becomes wide based, short stepped, and shuffling.

Name some types of mechanical devices

Mobile-powered or mechanical lifts, ceiling mounted lifts, sit-to-stand powered lifts, friction-reducing devices.

Isotonic exercises

Muscle shortens to produce muscle contraction and active movement. - increase in muscle tone, mass, strength - maintains joint flexibility/circulation - HR and CO quicken blood flow to all parts of the body -

What kind of exercises does a patient need that has been in bed for long periods of time?

Muscle tone exercises.

What are some of the side-effects for a person who is trying to stand up for the first time after being in bed for a long period of time?

Orthostatic hypotension, pallor, diaphoresis, nausea, tachycardia, dizziness.

What is PROM

Passive ROM- exercises in which another person moves each joint in the body through it complete ROM. increases joint flexibility

What is one of the most important muscle groups to exercise before attempting to walk after a long time in bed?

Quadricep femoris = quadriceps drills or sets

Osteoporosis effects which bones or joints?

Weight-bearing joints in the lower body and lateral aspect of the spinal bones = leads to compression fractures in the vertebrae and hip fractures

What kind of exercises will improve cardiac function?

aerobic exercises = walking (40-60% of maximum capacity) cycling

Isotonic exercises are also known as?

dynamic exercise

How do all the changes that occur with osteoporosis effect the older persons posture?

effects posture, gait, balance.

Give an example of isometric exercise

exerting pressure against a solid object, legals, butt squeezes.

Exercise increases joint.....

flexibility, stability, and ROM

How does exercise effect the gastrointestinal system?

improves appetite and increases GI tone, facilitating peristalsis.

Exercise increases the metabolic rate, what does this increase do to the body?

increases the production of body heat and waste products and calorie use. - increases the use of triglycerides and fatty acids.

How can yoga benefit cardiac system?

lowers systolic and diastolic BP improved oxygen uptake improved HR variability improved circulation stress reduction

What is weight bearing exercise good for?

maintaining bone density and strength.

What exercise can relieve constipation?

rowing, walking, swimming, sit-ups.

Examples of isotonic exercises?

running, walking, swimming,

Ambulation, what does it mean?

the act of walking.

What kind of exercises can be used for a patient with COPD?

walking, treadmill, stationary bike, stair climbing.