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NRN 101 - Ch 39

Fundamentals of Nursing

QuestionAnswer
Active Exercise pt moves their joints independently thru full ROM
aklyosis consolidation & immobilization of a joint
atrophy decreased muscle size
body mechanics efficient use of body as machine, means of locomotion
cartilage hard non-vascular connective tissue
contractures permanent contraction of a muscle
dangling sit on bed with arms and legs overside of bed
exercise exertion of muscles involving contraction and relaxation of muscle groups
flaccidity decreased tone, hypotonicity
footdrop plantar flexion for extended period causes alteraction in muscle length
isokinetic exercise muscle contraction w/resistance
isometric exercise muscle contraction wo/shortening
isotonic exercise muscle shortening and active movement
ligaments tough fibrous bands of connective tissue that bind joints together, connect bones and cartilage
negative nitrogen balance large breakdown of protein, moreso than what is manufactured
neurons nerve cells
orthopedics correction or prevention of disorders of body structures used in locomotion
osteoporosis bone distruction exceeds bone formation results in thin, porous bones which fracture easily
paralysis absence of strength secondary to nervous impairment
passive exercise pt unable to move independently, and nurse does ROM exercises FOR pt
ROM complete extent of movement in which joint is normally capable
spastisity increased tone that interferes with movement caused by neruologic impairemnt
tendons strong flexible connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
tonus normal partially steady state of muscle contraction
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