...registered in England and Wales. Contents Overview Part I: Evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity on health and well-being 1. The impact of physical activity on health 2. Literature review of the evidence i) Major chronic diseases ii) Mental health iii) Whole-life benefits of physical activity iv) Recommended levels of physical activity v) Socioeconomic disparities Part II: Evidence supporting interventions to encourage physical activity 1. The scale of the problem 2. An active environment? 3. Behaviour change 4. Selected interventions Part III: Case studies 1. Introduction 2. What makes for best practice? 3. Case studies Appendix 1: Selected literature on the health benefits of physical activity Appendix 2: Physical activity interventions Appendix 3: Evidence for the benefits of specific activities Endnotes 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 9 10 10 10 11 12 15 15 15 16 21 24 27 28 2 Review: The benefits of physical activity on health and well-being www.c3health.org Overview The purpose of this review is to provide a snapshot of the scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity on health and well-being, focusing particularly on the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs – also often referred to as chronic diseases), and to present case studies of ‘what works’ in different settings and contexts. Part I provides the evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity on health and well-being and, together with detailed tables in Appendix 1, forms a literature...
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...Running head: COMPRHRENSIVE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Linda McGoff Indiana Wesleyan University NUR 334: Comprehensive Physical Assessment of the Well Adult Facilitator: Tracy Kastenhuber October 31, 2011 Plagiarism Policy Interview for Health History Guidelines Student: Linda McGoff Core Group: RNBO142 Date: 10/15/2011 Initials of Client: MEV Sex: Female Age: 79 CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTIFICATION OF CLIENT Present Health Status: Fair Current medications and/or herbs: Synthroid 125mcg qd Cytomel 25mg BID Neurotin 300mg TID Plavix 75mg qd Voltaren 75mg BID Nexium 40mg qd Naproxen 500mg BID Xanax 0.25mg BID Botox 2000 U given in different areas in the neck Current treatments: Treatment for hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, GERD, osteoarthritis, anxiety and cervical dystonia Allergies: Allergic to Morphine Sulfate - vomiting History of Present Illness (if applicable): Left knee pain which is causing difficulty with ambulation & Cervical dystonia aka spasmodic torticollis causing head tilting, neck pain, and neck muscle spasms Location – Left knee and neck Character or quality – Left knee pain is described as sharp, grinding sensation with ambulation, reported considerable swelling prior to starting Voltaren medication. Neck has sensation of spasms and involuntary head tilting or movements Severity-Yes, debilitating Aggravating or relieving factors: Ambulation causes increase in pain...
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...NCSBN ON-LINE REVIEW 1.A client has been hospitalized after an automobile accident. A full leg cast was applied in the emergency room. reason for the nurse to elevate the casted leg is to A) Promote the client's comfort B) Reduce the drying time C) Decrease irritation to the skin D) Improve venous return The most important D: Improve venous return. Elevating the leg both improves venous return and reduces swelling. Client comfort will be improved as well. 2. The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client? A) B) C) D) Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream Void a little, clean the meatus, then collect specimen Clean the meatus, then urinate into container Void continuously and catch some of the urine A: Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream. A clean catch urine is difficult to obtain and requires clear directions. Instructing the client to carefully clean the meatus, then void naturally with a steady stream prevents surface bacteria from contaminating the urine specimen. As starting and stopping flow can be difficult, once the client begins voiding it’s best to just slip the container into the stream. Other responses do not reflect correct technique 3. Following change-of-shift report on an orthopedic unit, which client should the nurse see first? A) B) C) D) 16 year-old who had an open reduction of a fractured wrist 10 hours ago 20 year-old...
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...A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice. 2. After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine. 3. Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves 4. The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate 5. Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact. positive sweat test. indicative of cystic fibrosis 1. Herbs: Black Cohosh is used to treat menopausal symptoms. When taken with an antihypertensive, it may cause hypotension. Licorice can increase potassium loss and may cause dig toxicity. 2. With acute appendicitis, expect to see pain first then nausea and vomiting. With gastroenitis, you will see nausea and vomiting first then pain. 3. If a patient is allergic to latex, they should avoid apricots, cherries, grapes, kiwi, passion fruit, bananas, avocados, chestnuts, tomatoes and peaches. 4. Do not elevate the stump after an AKA after the first 24 hours, as this may cause flexion contracture. 5. Beta Blockers and ACEI are less effective in African Americans than Caucasians. 1. for the myelogram postop positions. water based dye (lighter) bed elevated. oil based dye heavier bed flat. 2.autonomic dysreflexia- elevated bed first....then check foley...
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