Physical Activity Vs. Exercise
This term refers to any movement that increases energy expenditure
What is physical activity?
Exercise can help lower this vital sign commonly monitored in CR
What is BP
____ should be done before exercise to gradually prepare the body for exercise and ____ should be done after exercise to allow HR/vital signs to gradually return back to normal
What is a warm up and cool down?
This type of activity is planned, structured, and repetitive
What is exercise?
This muscle pumps blood throughout the body
What is the heart?
This symptom might indicate the heart is not getting enough oxygen
What is angina?
____ in 10 premature deaths can be prevented by getting enough physical activity
What is 1?
Exercise can help increase levels of this "good" cholesterol
What is HDL
Symptoms indicating exercise should be stopped immediately
What is dizziness, lightheadedness, angina (unless previously Dx by MD), severe SOB, nausea, and palpitations?
These are the 4 most important types of exercise
What are aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility?
Benefits of PA on aging
Reduces risk of falling, Improves balance, Improves joint mobility, Helps prevent weak bones and muscle loss, Delays onset of cognitive decline, Reduces arthritis symptoms, Prevents against colon cancer and breast cancer
This scale is a subjective tool used to measure how hard your body is working during physical activity
What is RPE?
Tasks required for daily life (moving from room to room, housekeeping, grocery shopping)
What are ADLs?
Risk factors managed through regular exercise for heart health
What is BP, diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, and stress?
This should always be carried or easily available during exercise for patents prescribed it for angina symptoms
What is Nitroglycerin?