NR 222 Unit 5: ATI Nurse’s Touch: Wellness & Self Care: Self Care & Physical Activity study guide

NR 222 Unit 5: ATI Nurse’s Touch: Wellness & Self Care: Self Care & Physical Activity study guide 1. Physical activity  important, difficult, requires energy & movement a. Amount of energy you expend to produce movement b. Essential for health and overall wellbeing c. One of the 6 dimensions of wellness  physical health activity is a leading health indicator o Activity Requirement o 30 min/day o Brisk activity  housework, yard work o Resistance exercise  weight lifting 2. Barriers to physical activity  factors affecting activity a. Growth and development a. Newborns b. Infants c. Toddlers / preschoolers d. School-aged e. Adolescents  posture and mobility f. Young and middle adults  (20-40 years) g. Older adults  bone density, gait, joint restrictions b. Physical health a. Musculoskeletal disorder b. Cardiovascular disorder c. Hematologic disorder d. Endocrine disorder c. Mental health a. Lack of motivation and commitment b. Stage of readiness d. Nutrition and hydration a. Poor nutrition 1. Inhibits movement 2. Impairs balance b. Dehydration  less than 8-16 oz per day 1. Lethargy 2. Tachycardia 3. Poor activity tolerance e. Personal values and attitudes a. Family values b. Family activity level c. Personal performance d. Muscular development f. Physical limitations g. Other external factors a. Climate b. Proximity of facilities c. Occupation d. Culture e. Comfort level in groups f. Finances