Ch 13

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer 1

The ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to supply oxygen during a time period while performing a task

Question 2

Dynamometer

Answer 2

A measure of applied force converted to a moment of force by multiplying by the perpendicular distance from the force to the axis of the lever

Question 3

End-Feel

Answer 3

The resistance in the joint that the therapist feels at the end range of the passive limits of motion

Question 4

Goniometer

Answer 4

Common instrument used for measuring limb joint motion, which has a protractor, an axis, and two arms.

Question 5

Manual muscle testing

Answer 5

Procedure for the evaluation of the strength of the muscles depending on the performance of a movement in relation to the forces of gravity and manual resistance

Question 6

Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC)

Answer 6

The greatest amount of tension a muscle can generate and hold only for a moment such as in muscle testing

Question 7

Volumetric

Answer 7

Measurement that documents changes in the mass of a body part by use of water displacement

Question 8

Within functional limits (WFL)

Answer 8

Represents capacities that may be less that normal limits but sufficient for the client to participate in meaningful occupations to his or her own satisfaction

Question 9

Within normal limits (WNL)

Answer 9

Represents capacities that fall in the range of what has been determined to be normal depending on mean average ranges