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MULTIPLE CHOICE!
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The coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system maintain balance, posture, and body alignment. Body alignment refers to!
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A low center of gravity balanced over a wide base of support.!
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The result of weight, center of gravity, and balance.!
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The relationship of one body part to another.!
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The force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement.!
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ANS:
C!
Body alignment refers to the relationship of one body part to another body part along a horizontal or vertical line. Body balance occurs when a relatively low center of gravity is balanced over a wide, stable base of support. Coordinated body …show more content…
The cool-down period allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning and provides an opportunity to combine movement such as stretching with relaxationenhancing mind-body awareness. The warm-up activity prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury. Aerobic exercise includes running, bicycling, jumping rope, and so forth, and is the main portion of exercise activity; it precedes the cool-down period.
Resistance training increases muscle strength and endurance and is associated with improved performance of daily activities but not with enhancing mind-body awareness.!
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DIF:
Analyze!
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OBJ:! Describe important factors to consider when planning an exercise program for patients across the life span and for those with specific chronic illnesses.! TOP:! Evaluation!
MSC:! Teaching/Learning!
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The patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to his shoulder. To help determine the degree of injury, the nurse should evaluate!
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The patient’s gait.!
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The patient’s range of motion.!
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Fine motor coordination.!
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Activity tolerance.!
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B!
Assessing range of motion is one assessment technique used to determine the degree