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When a muscle contracts, the __________ fibers are generally recruited to fire first, because there is a smaller amount of force needed to cause a contraction and because they are used more in ADL type tasks.

As the force of a concentric muscle contraction increases, the velocity at which the limb can move against that resistance will _______.

Mr. I.B. Sedentary is a 55 year-old male who recently was rehabilitating a (R) Total Knee Replacement.  He was released by his MD for full activities (including recreational activities.)   He states his knee feels really good but he fatigues very quickly.    You are asked to council regarding appropriate long-term endurance exercise program to help him lose weight and continue to improve his endurance.  Assume he is healthy and takes no medication unless stated otherwise. In accordance with the recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine, you would recommend him to participate in which of the following:

When performing an US treatment, it is always important to:

Ms. Carpa L. Tunnel is a 30 year-old secretary with a recent diagnosis of CTS in both UE.  She is employed an administrative assistant and must type up to 20 words per minute for 5-10 minutes between breaks.  She also uses a computer mouse.  She has been evaluated the OTR and the goals include: Pt will be independent in the use of strategies to avoid flexion of the wrist while typing or using the computer mouse Pt will be (I) in the use of exercises at work to manage symptoms. Pt will be able to type for 10 minutes at 30 words per minute while maintaining proper neutral wrist   Which of the following strengthening exercises would be least effective for Ms. Tunnell:

When instructing a client on the use of a cane on which side of the body should the cane be held?  

Which of the following factors primarily determines the choice of teaching content (subject matter) in the development of a “Knowledge Deficient” care plan?   

The nurse understands that a successful caring relationship between the nurse and client requires which of the following?

Order:  NS (normal saline) to run at 50 mL per hour continuously.  No infusion pump available.  Tubing drop factor 60 drops/mL What is the infusion rate in drops per minute?   Record your answer using a whole number.

When instructing a client on the use of a cane on which side of the body should the cane be held?