Author Question: Slow and gradual stretching of muscles a. Increases muscle endurance b. Reduces the risk of ... (Read 24 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Slow and gradual stretching of muscles

a. Increases muscle endurance
b. Reduces the risk of muscle injury
c. Increases the strength and the bulk of muscles
d. Is not part of a usual exercise program

Question 2

Mrs. Brown is a 72-year-old woman receiving chemotherapy treatments. Before her treatment, she became updated on all her vaccines. She and her husband are contemplating an African safari in 3 months to celebrate her anticipated remission. Mrs.

Brown should consider receiving all of the following except
a. Meningococcal vaccine
b. MMR
c. Pneumonia vaccine
d. Hepatitis A vaccine

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Stretching of all muscle groups increases flexibility and range of motion and assists in preventing muscle injury. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. Stretching muscles increases functional range of motion but does not increase muscle endurance and strength. Stretching is viewed as an important part of all exercise programs.

Answer to Question 2

C
The meningococcal vaccine is a good idea because Mrs. Brown is immunocompromised secondary to her chemotherapy. MMR and hepatitis A would be indicated for her travel to Africa. If Mrs. Brown were up-to-date on her inoculations, she would not be eligible to receive her pneumococcal vaccine. This would be given only one time after age 65.