Unit 4

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform on a client who is hospitalized for Guillain-Barre syndrome that is rapidly progressing? Respiratory effort. Unsteady gait. Intensity of pain. Ability to eat. -(correct answer)Respiratory effort. Guillain-Barre syndrome causes paralysis or weakness that typically starts at the feet and progresses upwards. As the condition progresses, the nurse must ensure that the client is able to breathe effectively. A male client comes into the clini...

How does the diaphragm move when we inspire? Down and flat How does the diaphragm move when we expire? Up and dome The alveoli are the 'site' for what process? Gaseous exchange What flap of cartilage closes over the trachea when swallowing? Epiglottis Provide 3 characteristics of the alveoli. Permeable walls, thin walls, large surface area How do the internal intercostals move the ribs? Pulling the ribcage upwards and outwards How do the external intercostals move the ribs? Pu...

What is Kyphosis? Is when the back forms a hunched shape What is scoliosis? Lateral curvature of the spine. What is Nuetral spine alignment? The spine forms an S shape when viewed from the side. What what are bone cells comprised of? Osteoblasts which form bone by secreting collagen. Osteoclasts, which dissolve bone mineral. Leverage the length of the bone determines how much leverage you have Weight bearing Bones at the pelvis and legs are strong and thick so they can take weight of...

Name the Muscular Endurance Fitness Test One minute press up/sit up test How do you test for Muscular strength? Use the Grip dynometer (KG). Start above your head, pull the dynometer downwards towards your waist. Using the grip Squeeze as you pull downwards. What is the fitness test for Flexibility called Sit and Reach Test What is the Aerobic Endurance Fitness Test? Multi Stage Fitness Test How do you test for Body Composition Skinfold Test using skinfold callipers (test sites include ...

ATP adenosine triphosphate ADP adenosine diphosphate How many phosphate does ATP have? 3 How many phosphate does ADP have? 2 What is the definition of ATP? The only form of energy for muscular contraction. Where is ATP stored? In the muscle cell. What enzyme breaks ATP down? ATPase What happens when ATP breaks down? ADP + P + energy is created What is PC? Phosphocreatine What breaks down PC? creatine kinase

arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart veins return oxygen poor blood to the heart ventricles lower chambers of the heart that pump blood into vessels to leave the heart. superior & inferior vena cava

Extends the leg backwards at hip Hamstring group

What does blood carry to the working tissue? Oxygen and Nutrients Red blood cells are also known as.. erythrocytes White blood cells are part of what functions of the cardiovascular system? Fighting Infection and Clotting Blood

Exercise physical activity with more structure and is usually undertaken for fitness gains. Sedentary Lifestyle a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity. Caffeine an addictive mild stimulant which provides no nutritional value. Balanced Diet eating the right amount of food to maintain a healthy body weight and eat a wide variety of foods in the right proportions. Metabolism the chemical processes that happen in the body to keep us alive and allow our organs to function...