PNR 116- Midterm- ROM, body
mechanics Exam
Nursing has responded to the health care needs of - -society
influenced over time by economic, social and cultural factors
- nursing in Canada rooted - -in the traditions of nursing that developed in
New France
- reflective practice and journaling - -mandated by CNO
involves thinking back on a situation/experience to explore information &
other factors that influenced the situation. what can you take and learn from
it
- effects of exercise on the activity factors - -improved tolerance
decreased fatigue
- effects of exercise on the physiological factors - -improved tolerance to
stress
reports of "feeling better"
reports of decrease in illness
- effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal system - -improved muscle tone
increase joint mobility
improved muscle tolerance to physical exercise
possible increase in muscle mass
reduced bone loss
- effects of exercise on the metabolic system - -- increased BMR (basal
metabolic rate)
-increased use of glucose and fatty acids
-increase triglyceride breakdown
-increased gastric motility
-increased production of body heat
- effects of exercise on the pulmonary system - --increased respiratory rate
and depth followed by a quicker return to resting state
-improved alveolar ventilation
-decreased work of breathing
-improved diaphragmatic excursion
, - effectors of exercise on the cardiovascular system - --increased cardiac
output
-strengthens cardiac muscle
- decreased resting heart rate
- improved venous return
- proper body alignment - -standing: head and shoulders erect and in
midline, body parts symmetrical, spine straight in cervical and lumbar areas
sitting: head and shoulders erect and in midline, feet flat on flat, weight
distributed evenly throughly buttocks and thighs, neck and spinal column
straight
lying: vertebrae straight, head without excessive extension or flexion,
extremities in alignment
nervous system conditions: trauma, stroke, Parkinson's
heart and lung conditions: coronary artery disease, asthma, COPD
- lordosis - -abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back
condition)
bum pops out
- scolosis - -abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
s shaped curve
uneven heights of hips
- kyphosis - -excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of
the back.
- joints - -hinge: elbows, knees
pivot: neck
condyloid: fingers and toes
saddle: thumb
ball and socket: hips and shoulders
gliding: wrists and feet
- 3 types of activity - -active
passive
active-assist
- Active ROM - -isotonic: muscle tension remains the same (walking)
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