The nurse observes that an older client has a hunched back. Which disorder does the nurse suspect?
1. Osteoporosis
2. Osteomalacia
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Spinal stenosis
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A) 6+ METs; bicycling on level terrain B) 4-6 METs; jogging C) 4-6 METs; slow walking D) 6+ METs; stair-climbing
All of the following pertain to the principle of overtraining except
a. Chronic overtraining is less serious than over-reaching. b. Symptoms include insomnia, rapid weight loss, and elevated morning resting pulse rate. c. It increases the incidence of injury. d. It is associated with addictive behaviors.
Muscle injury can occur from quick, bouncy movements because
A) the nervous system tends to adapt quickly. B) muscles were not designed for such movement. C) the stretch reflex is creating tension while the muscle is lengthening. D) the muscle is lengthening too slowly.