Exercises in which the patient relaxes and then contracts the muscles of a body part are ________ exercises.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


isometric

During isometric exercises, the patient relaxes and then contracts the muscles of a body part while in a fixed position.

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An injury caused by heavy pressure to the tissues, such as when an extremity is trapped under a fallen tree, that results in damage to muscle cells and the accumulation of waste products in the tissue is called a(n):

A) evisceration. B) abrasion. C) crush injury. D) contusion.

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Components of a laboratory blood gas analyzer include which of the following? 1. Two-electrode measuring chamber 2. Reagent containers 3. Calibrating gas tanks 4. Waste container

a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 1 and 4 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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The term "very low birth weight" addresses the weight of a newborn baby at the time of birth that is less than 3.1 pounds, or 1400 grams

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Bone age studies. Assign the CPT code

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