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1. What is atrial flutter?
Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline (outward)
Results from a re-entrant circuit in the atria that generates flutter waves - usually at a rate of 250 - 350 per minute.
Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline (outward)
Stroke volume

2. At what level is HDL considered a risk factor in the development of CVD?
Includes the bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum. Protects organ systems
<40% mg/dL
Contractile proteins; form crossbridges and slide past one another during contraction
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Tense/Relax method - often referred to as partner stretching.

3. Arteries
Carry blood away from heart - decrease to arterioles
70 mL
Thick filament; part of contractile muscle
Contractile proteins; form crossbridges and slide past one another during contraction

4. Break-even analysis
Destruction of the parenchyma
Type I
Multiplying by 0.0254
Designed around function of program - such that revenue generated is sufficient to pay for expenses incurred

5. What is asthma?
1. consciousness raising 2. dramatic relief 3. environmental re-evaluation 4. self-revolution 5. social liberation
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Tense/Relax method - often referred to as partner stretching.
Motor unit has more than one stimulus
Common complex chronic disorder of the airways - characterized by variable and recurring symptoms - airflow obstruction - hyperresponsiveness of the bronchioles - and underlying inflammation

6. Muscle fibers
Type I = slow twitch and high oxidative Type IIB = fast twitch with low oxidative Type IIA = intermediate - with twitch and oxidative property - bridge between I and II Type IIx to Type IIA = from endurance and resistance training
Thin filament; part of contractile muscle
Lidocaine - Mexiletine - Phenytoin - Tocainide
A pathologic or anatomic description marked by abnormal permanent enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli accompanied by destruction of the lung parenchyma.

7. The normal BP response to dynamic upright exercise is...
Originates in the sinoatrial (SA) node.
Ends at synaptic knob containing Ach
Papillary muscles
Progressive increase in SBP - no change or slight decrease in DBP - and a widening of the pulse pressure.

8. Under resting conditions - stroke volume in a typical male (70 kg) is about ?
Is relaxation or blood filling the heart
Q = HR x SV - the amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute
70 mL
Does not provide legal immunity

9. What is asthma?
The pressure exerted during resting phase; healthy is <80; over 90 is hypertension
Third-class
Enables clients to make informed decisions. Not a legal document. Provides detailed explanation of exercise program. Does not provide legal immunity. Negligence is not covered by informed consent.
Narrowing of the bronchial airways

10. A classic sign of subendocardial ischemia is?
Terminates in Purkinje fibers
Downward phase: eccentric - flexion Upward phase: concentric - extension
The point of attachment of a tendon to bone
St segment depression

11. The Frank Starling mechanism plays a vital role in determining ?
Stroke volume
Narrowing of the bronchial airways
Hyperkyphosis (exaggerated posterior thoracic curvature) and hyperlordosis (exaggerated anterior lumbar curvature).
Breaks the duty owed to someone

12. When using the Borg scale for the general public - intensity should be maintained between?
Breaks the duty owed to someone
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Tense/Relax method - often referred to as partner stretching.
12 and 16
Treadmill test where grade and speed are increased at 3 minute intervals.

13. Commonly found abnormal curve in the frontal plane?
Excess carbon dioxide in the blood
Are unchanged day to day - month to month
Scoliosis
The pressure exerted during resting phase; healthy is <80; over 90 is hypertension

14. tropomyosin and troponin
Regulate bridging of actin and myosin
St segment depression
Arteriosclerosis
When a site in the ventricle fires before the next wave of depolarization from the sinus node reaches the ventricle

15. Five A's of counseling`
Common complex chronic disorder of the airways - characterized by variable and recurring symptoms - airflow obstruction - hyperresponsiveness of the bronchioles - and underlying inflammation
Peak VO2
Address agenda - assess - advise - assist - arrange follow up
Enables clients to make informed decisions. Not a legal document. Provides detailed explanation of exercise program. Does not provide legal immunity. Negligence is not covered by informed consent.

16. Sagittal plane makes a division into?
A large group of disorders that restrict or reduce lung volume and tidal volume. Include loss of functioning of the alveoli-capillary unit (impairment in gas exchange) - altered mechanical function of the thorax and pulmonary system - and secondary c
Coronary Angiography
Right and left portions
Is volume of blood remaining in each ventricle after contraction

17. Axial Skeleton
Target Heart Rate = ((max HR − resting HR) A
Amount of air leaving or entering with each breath - ranges from .5 to 4L
Includes the bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum. Protects organ systems
Fash-twitch glycolytic

18. Which type of musculoskeletal lever is most common?
Third-class
Downward phase: eccentric - flexion Upward phase: concentric - extension
Ends at synaptic knob containing Ach
Multiplying by 2.54

19. The definition of Cardiorespiratory fitness is...
Flecainide (Taborcor); Propafenone (Rythmol)
The coordinated capacity of the heart - blood vessels - respiratory system - and tissue metabolic systems to take in - deliver - and use oxygen.
Decrease/lower heart rate
Stroke volume

20. Rotation of the anterior surface of a bone toward the midline of the body is called?
Regulate bridging of actin and myosin
Medial rotation
Amount of blood in each ventricle at end of resting phase.
The loss of force or power output in response to voluntary effort leading to reduced performance.

21. Consequences of low temperature
Dehydration - reduced coordination - chills - hypothermia - potentially frost-bite
Aerobic: 3-7 days/week; Intensity: 40 -70%; Time: 30-60 minutes; possible multiple bouts throughout the day. Avoid isometric - valsalva - and max efforts; high reps/low intensity is better; RPE = 13-15
Where communication between motor neuron and skeletal muscle occurs
Where the exchange of nutrients occurs between blood and tissue

22. What is muscle fatigue?
Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation - Stabilization
Treadmill test where grade and speed are increased at 3 minute intervals.
The loss of force or power output in response to voluntary effort leading to reduced performance.
Negligence by omission

23. Work Rate = ?
45 - 65% of daily energy intake; 70% for athletes; 4 cal/gram
Involves performing rapid dynamic - bouncing - or jerking movements often done to simulate athletic movements. Not recommended for non-athletes.
When a motor unit is stimulated by a single nerve impusle
Force x Velocity

24. Pregnant exercise guides
Does not provide legal immunity
Avoid supine position after first tri-mester; avoid risk of abdominal trauma; consume 30-50 g of carbs before exercise; consume extra 300 kcals/day
....standard densities for bone - muscle - and fat.
10-15% of daily intake; .8 g/kg of body wt.; athletes may need 1.2 - 1.4 for endurance and 1.6-1.7 for strength; 4 cal/gram

25. What are Class 1C drugs?
A large group of disorders that restrict or reduce lung volume and tidal volume. Include loss of functioning of the alveoli-capillary unit (impairment in gas exchange) - altered mechanical function of the thorax and pulmonary system - and secondary c
Flecainide (Taborcor); Propafenone (Rythmol)
Rotational movement at the radioulnar joint in a transverse plane about a longitudinal axis that results in the palm facing downward.
Exchange of gasses with the blood occurs.

26. Angina pectoris that occurs at rest without a precipitating event?
Is contractile heart movement - blood is leaving the heart
Variant
Treadmill test where grade and speed are increased at 3 minute intervals.
Stroke volume is NOT significantly elevated to more than resting during the concentric phase of resistance training.

27. When do Premature Ventricular Complexes occur?`
Bronchiole
Right and left portions
When a site in the ventricle fires before the next wave of depolarization from the sinus node reaches the ventricle
Regulate bridging of actin and myosin

28. Blood flow from periphery
Are unchanged day to day - month to month
Coronary Angiography
A pathologic or anatomic description marked by abnormal permanent enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli accompanied by destruction of the lung parenchyma.
Superior and inferior venae cavae - right atrium - tricuspid valve - right ventricle - pulmonic semilunar valve - pulmonary arteries - and lungs

29. Within the pulmonary system - the actual exchange of gasses with the blood occurs at the ?
Includes the bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum. Protects organ systems
Alveoli
A federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.
Lidocaine - Mexiletine - Phenytoin - Tocainide

30. Absolute contraindications for exercise
Testing should NOT be performed until situation or condition is stable
Specific type of negligence; involves claims against defined professional; usually claim a breach of professional duties and responsibilites toward a client; usually an injury has occurred and breach of duty came before injury
Thrombolytic agent's therapy
Large and extraordinary purches of durable items with an extended useful life - like exercise equipment

31. What is Bruce Protocol?
A pathologic or anatomic description marked by abnormal permanent enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli accompanied by destruction of the lung parenchyma.
Wrong that involves a breach of civil duty owed to someone else.
Treadmill test where grade and speed are increased at 3 minute intervals.
Does not provide legal immunity

32. Motor neuron
Ends at synaptic knob containing Ach
The amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute.
Is relaxation or blood filling the heart
Dehydration - reduced coordination - chills - hypothermia - potentially frost-bite

33. Determining treadmill speed formula...
Coronary Angiography
Contractile proteins; form crossbridges and slide past one another during contraction
Belt length (inches) x number of revolutions per minute 1 -056 (the conversion of inches per minute to miles per hour)
Alveoli

34. The SA node is responsible for?
Is dependent on exercise intensity; may exceed 200; terminate if over or equal to 260 or significant drop
Tachycardia - excessive sweating (diaphoresis) - light-headedness - visual disturbances
Initiating depolarization of the myocardium.
Exchange of gasses with the blood occurs.

35. Rotation of the anterior surface of a bone toward the midline of the body is called?
The loss of force or power output in response to voluntary effort leading to reduced performance.
Medial rotation
Exchange of gasses with the blood occurs.
Lower stroke volume due to higher heart rate; resting HR and exercise HR are higher in children; are less efficient than adults at temperature regulation; poorer tolerance for exercise in heat

36. Inversion
Turning the sole of the foot toward the midline
Does not provide legal immunity
Stroke volume is NOT significantly elevated to more than resting during the concentric phase of resistance training.
Thick filament; part of contractile muscle

37. Angina pectoris that occurs at rest without a precipitating event?
Superior and inferior venae cavae - right atrium - tricuspid valve - right ventricle - pulmonic semilunar valve - pulmonary arteries - and lungs
Shortness of breath
Variant
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.

38. Children and sweat
Alveoli
Children sweat less because sweat rate and rate of sweat production for each gland are lower in children. They have same number of glands.
A reduced heart rate
Aneurysm - bulging of the ventricular wall

39. What is ataxia?
The loss of full control of bodily movements
45 - 65% of daily energy intake; 70% for athletes; 4 cal/gram
Based on utilization like per diem - contract labor - etc.
Describes the relationship between end-diastolic volume and stroke volume. It states that the heart will pump out whatever volume is delivered to it. If the end-diastolic volume doubles then stroke volume will double.

40. Transtheoretical Model - Behavioral processes
An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body - esp. the heart muscles
1. counter conditioning 2. helping relationships 3. reinforcement management 4. self-liberation 5. stimulus control
A type of ventricular tachycardia in which the appearance of the complexes are somewhat 'twisted' - thus the name 'torsade.'
Originates in the sinoatrial (SA) node.

41. The smallest - narrowest passage within the bronchial system is called the
Thin filament; part of contractile muscle
Bronchiole
Thick filament; part of contractile muscle
Multiplying by 26.8

42. Veins
Based on utilization like per diem - contract labor - etc.
Avoid supine position after first tri-mester; avoid risk of abdominal trauma; consume 30-50 g of carbs before exercise; consume extra 300 kcals/day
Rotational movement at the radioulnar joint in a transverse plane about a longitudinal axis that results in the palm facing downward.
Carry blood toward the heart

43. During long duration exercise of submaximal intensity (marathon running) - which type of muscle fibers are primarily recruited?
Type I
Narrowing of the bronchial airways
Belt length (inches) x number of revolutions per minute 1 -056 (the conversion of inches per minute to miles per hour)
Includes the bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum. Protects organ systems

44. When using the Borg scale for the general public - intensity should be maintained between?
Regulate bridging of actin and myosin
Where the exchange of nutrients occurs between blood and tissue
Peak VO2
12 and 16

45. Symptoms of hyperglycemia
Thrombolytic agent's therapy
Day-to-day operational expenses (i.e. - medical and exercise supplies - stationary)
Designed around function of program - such that revenue generated is sufficient to pay for expenses incurred
Acetone odor on breath - confusion - slurred speech

46. The increase in blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise is mediated by three factors...
Treadmill test where grade and speed are increased at 3 minute intervals.
Multiplying by 26.8
Variant
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.

47. The rear foot motion called pronation results from...
Curves of the cervical and lumbar regions. Considered secondary curves
Aneurysm - bulging of the ventricular wall
The benefit of exercise outweighs the risk of testing
Abduction - eversion - and dorsiflexion

48. Beta blockers
Decrease/lower heart rate
Medial rotation
<40% mg/dL
Stroke volume is NOT significantly elevated to more than resting during the concentric phase of resistance training.

49. Relative contraindications for exercise
Carry blood away from heart - decrease to arterioles
The benefit of exercise outweighs the risk of testing
Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation - Stabilization
Initiating depolarization of the myocardium.

50. Spine
Decrease/lower heart rate
Has 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical - 12 thoracis - 5 lumbar - 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal (fused into the coccyx)
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute (mL blood/min).