exam part 6

Question 1

T or F Back flexibility and strengthening exercises should be done daily to maintain a healthy back.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T or F When lifting the 36-kilogram (80-pound) bag in the PARE test, it is best to keep your knees straight and lift primarily with your arms to prevent back strain.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T or F Sharp muscle pain in the back is an indication that you should stop the activity you are engaged in.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F Numbness, tingling, or burning in your legs can be a symptom of a cervical injury.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

T or F Lumbago is a term used for low-back pain.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T or F It is important to work only on your abdominals when you have a sore back.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T or F Your intervertebral discs have more fluid in them at the end of the day.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

T or F The most common cause of a repetitive strain injury in law enforcement is an altercation with a noncompliant offender.v

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by a sensation of pins and needles running down the leg.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T or F Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of the cartilage caused by the body being unable to repair the damaged joint tissues.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The solution for reducing muscular imbalances is to _______________ tight back muscles and _______________ weak abdominal muscles.
a. strengthen, stretch
b. strengthen, rest
c. stretch, strengthen
d. shorten, strengthen
e. rest, exercise

Answer 11

c. stretch, strengthen

Question 12

Which of the following is true of posture?
a. A rigid posture is desirable.
b. Muscle weakness does not influence posture.
c. Alignment of one body part may affect another.
d. Good posture requires additional muscular effort.
e. Poor posture has not been linked to any health problems.

Answer 12

c. Alignment of one body part may affect another.

Question 13

Which of the following is recommended for lifting a heavy load?
a. Lift with the leg muscles.
b. Push or pull an object instead of carrying it.
c. Carry the load in one arm to keep the other arm free.
d. Let the arm muscles do most of the work.
e. Bend over the object with a straight back and lift up with your arms.

Answer 13

a. Lift with the leg muscles.

Question 14

When directing traffic, what standing position should you avoid?
a. back arched
b. knees locked
c. knees bent
d. one foot forward
e. back straight

Answer 14

b. knees locked

Question 15

Which of the following is the most common health complaint in people under the age of 50?
a. headache
b. neck ache
c. backache
d. leg problems
e. foot problems

Answer 15

c. backache

Question 16

Which of the following is the most common cause of low-back pain?|
a. a slipped disc
b. a herniated disc
c. weak back muscles and strong stomach muscles
d. weak stomach muscles
e. weak stomach muscles and lack of back flexibility

Answer 16

b. a herniated disc

Question 17

Which of the following factors can contribute to low-back pain or increase the risk for low-back pain?
a. being between the ages of 50 and 64
b. depression, apathy, inattentiveness, boredom, emotional upsets, and lack of focus when doing your job
c. tight muscles caused by stress
d. all of the above put an individual at higher risk for low-back pain
e. there are no known factors that contribute to back pain

Answer 17

d. all of the above put an individual at higher risk for low-back pain

Question 18

Pain that radiates down the back of the leg is known as
a. osteoarthritis
b. sciatica
c. osteoporosis
d. fibromyalgia
e. repetitive strain injury

Answer 18

b. sciatica

Question 19

Which statement is true of arthritis?
a. It is a rare condition.
b. It includes a variety of joint problems.
c. Flexibility makes arthritis worse.
d. It is typically better at night.
e. It is characterized by a good range of motion of a joint.

Answer 19

b. It includes a variety of joint problems.

Question 20

how many bones does the spine have and is called what

Answer 20

33 bones, Vertebrae

Question 21

what are the three spine natural curves?

Answer 21

• cervical
• thoracic
• lumbar

Question 22

what provides structural support for the body, especially so that the head and chest can withstand external force

Answer 22

spine