An activity is considered cardiovascular exercise if it
a. lasts ten minutes or longer
b. stretches the muscles
c. increases muscular strength
d. none of the above

192) if you are a pta, which of the following are standards from the “standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant? ” a. physical therapist assistants shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients. b. physical therapist assistants shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the physical therapist and within the boundaries established by laws and regulations. c. physical therapist assistants shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public d. physical therapist assistants shall enhance their competence through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Astairway has 6 steps. is it a handrail required? a. a handrail is required b. a handrail is not required c. double handrails are required d. only nosing is required

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.