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This type of stretching is a very controlled method of stretching that produces some post-exercise soreness, however, with minimal injury to soft tissues:

A COTA is performing PNF strengthening on a patient who is diagnosed with a (R) CVA.   The patient is quite weak in the (L) UE—as you facilitate the pattern, which of the following would be the appropriate verbal cues to give?

Postural muscles such as the neck, back, and trunk muscles would most likely contain a higher concentration of which type of muscle fibers?

While performing endurance exercises with a patient a COTA notices the following: patient develops increased HR, increase RR, and increased BP.  The most appropriate response should be:

A COTA is performing PNF strengthening on a patient who is diagnosed with a (R) CVA.   The patient is quite weak in the (L) UE—as you facilitate the pattern, which of the following would be the appropriate verbal cues to give?

The patient with lateral epicondylitis of the (R) UE is complaining of moderate pain levels at the elbow and decreased function and mobility in the wrist.  Which form of cryotherapy would provide the most accurate and efficient coverage of the treatment area?

When treating balance deficits with a patient with an upper motor neuron lesion (such as a CVA,) it is important to consider which of the following limitations:

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

A mother of a toddler wants to learn how to do CPR. The nurse understands that which of the following educational teaching methods would be most effective in helping her learn?

This is a Multiple Response Item. The nurse is teaching the client about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (Kegel) exercises and understands that which of the following points should be included? Select three that apply. Type the letters to your answer in alphabetical order using no spaces, commas, or periods. A. Pelvic floor muscle training may reduce incontinence B. Kegel exercises are useful in women to prevent constipation  C. Work to develop the muscles supporting the bladder  D. Tighten the muscles in the abdominal, inner thigh and buttock areas E. Perform these exercises multiple times daily