Warnings That Are Appropriate to an Exercising Pregnant Woman in Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

Warnings that are appropriate to an exercising pregnant woman in her second trimester of pregnancy would include:

• A) limiting water while exercising to prevent hypertension.
• B) avoiding exercises that require the supine position.
• C) performing exaggerated range-of-motion exercises.
• D) exercising strenuously to supply extra heat and blood to the placenta.

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Definitions:

Dorsiflexion

The action of lifting the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.

Periodontal Ligament

A group of specialized connective tissue fibers that attach a tooth to the alveolar bone, aiding in tooth stabilization.

Gomphosis

A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth into its socket in the jawbone.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which bones are joined together by connective tissue, allowing for slight movement.