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CORALGRILL2014

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Static exercises that involve tightening or tensing of muscles without moving a body part are known as ______________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The patient is admitted to the hospital with orders for activity as tolerated. He is wheelchair-bound at home and has brought his own electric wheelchair and battery charger to help him maintain mobility. The nurse realizes that:
 
  a. patients are not allowed to bring in an electric wheelchair.
  b. electrical equipment is banned from all hospitals.
  c. the charger needs to be checked by hospital engineers.
  d. electrical devices are not a cause for concern.



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Answer to Question 1

isometric exercises
Isometric or static exercises involve tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts.

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The third (longer) prong in an electrical plug is the ground. If a patient brings an electrical device to the hospital, an engineer inspects the device for safe wiring and function before use. Many patients with disabilities use battery chargers for mobility equipment function. These devices need to be inspected by hospital engineers. Fires in health care settings typically are electrical or anesthetic-related.





 

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