NUSC 1P03 Everything After Quiz 2

which two systems maintain balance, posture, & body alignment during lifting, bending, moving, & performing ADLs  ↓ risk of injury

musculoskeletal and nervous

body alignment

Relationship of one body part to another along a horizontal or vertical line

body balance

Centre of gravity is equally dispersed to maintain stability

activity tolerance 

the kind and amount of exercise or activity that the individual can perform

cause muscle contraction & changes in muscle length → walking, swimming, cycling • ↑ circulation, respiration, muscle mass, strength, bone formation

isotonic

tensing muscles without moving body parts → can be done in bed • ↓ muscle wasting by ↑ muscle mass, tone, strength

isometric

Contracting muscle while resisting the movement of an object → planks, wall push-ups • ↑ strength, promotes bone formation

resistive isometric

physiological changes following a period of inactivity, bed rest, or sedentary lifestyle

de-conditioning

biological clock that synchronizes sleep-wake cycles

circadian rhythms

• dynamic multiphase process 

• performed by hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland 

sleep regulation

describe the stages of sleep

2 phases, 3 stages → Non- Rapid Eye Movement sleep & Rapid Eye Movement sleep

6 personal hygiene areas

1. skin

2. hair

3. nails

4. feet and hands

5. oral cavity

6. eyes ears nose

types of baths (3) and have an understanding of each one

1. cleansing baths - Bed, Tub, Sponge, Shower — based on patient ability and hygiene needs.

2. therapeutic baths a.) Sitz Bath – cleans and reduces pain in perineal/anal areas. b.) Medicated Bath – soothes skin, reduces irritation, or has antibacterial effect

3. perineal care: essential for patients at risk of infection or with incontinence, catheters, or surgery

what are the 2 canadian nutrition screening tool questions. How many do you need to answer yes to for there to be a nutrition risk

1. have you lost weight in the past 6 months without trying to lose weight

2. have you been eating les than usual for more than a week

if yes to both = nutrition risk