Sphygmomanometer is a device that measures which of the following?
Blood Pressure
A Q-Angle of >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what
... [Show More] postural deviation?
Excessive genu valgus
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All of the following are factors in lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners EXCEPT?
a. poor footwear
b. poor posture
c. change in surface
d. short strides
e. A & B
D: short strides
The athlete is tall with an arm span greater than his height, pectus carinatum or excavatum, high-arched palate, and myopia. What is probable diagnosis
Marfan Sydrome
Pectus carniatum: Define
breastbone (sternum) and rib cartilage deformity that causes the chest to bow outward. It is caused by a defect in the tough connective tissue (cartilage) that holds the ribs to the breastbone.
Pectus Excavatum
A condition in which the breastbone sinks into the chest.
Vital Capacity
Maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called?
Maximum expiratory flow rate
Person's maximum speed of expiration, as measured with a peak flow meter, a small, hand-held device used to monitor a person's ability to breathe out air.
Tidal volume
Normal inhalation and a normal exhalation. Normal tidal volume in adults at rest is about 500-600 ml or 17-20 oz of air
Myopia
Nearsightedness
Hyperopia
Farsightedness
All of the following are functions of the liver EXCEPT:
a.carbohydrate metabolism
b.detoxification of blood
c. protein synthesis
d. detoxification of urine
e. Bile production
D: detoxification of urine
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All of the following functions contribute to the athlete's ability to maintain a steady state during periods of increased metabolism needs while exercising EXCEPT:
a. pulmonary diffusion
b. vascular adaptation
c. physical condition of the involved muscles
d. high- protein pre-event meal
e. A & C
D: high-protein pre-event meal
4 sites for skin fold measurments
Chest
Midaxillary
Biceps
Triceps
Suprailiac
Abdominal
Thigh
Calf
Subscapular
Lowback
In hot, wet environments, the patients ability to adjust to a significantly increased cardiovascular workload is limited by what factor?
Inability to dissipate heat by evaporation
Power
FORCE X DISTANCE
Mitral valve prolapse
Improper closure of the valve between the heart's upper and lower left chambers.
Target Heart Rate equation
220- age= X
X * % of work
How long should a warm up be to adequately prepare the body for athletic performance
5-10 min
on average, an athlete expends between _____ & ______ calories per day
2,200-4,400
An athlete's diet should consist of approximately % of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
12-15 % proteins
40-50% fats
55-70% carbohydrates
Pre-event meals should be planned by who?
Coach, athlete, and ATC
How many glasses of water should and athlete consume per day?
8 or more
How much calcium should a female athlete who shows signs of low bone mass consume a day?
1500mg [Show Less]