With reference to a named sporting activity, outline what plyometric and fartlek training are, and justify why they are both relevant to performers in that activity.

Why is it so important to have a lifetime commitment to training? a-it takes your entire life to become fit b-it keeps you from becoming bored c-you will lose strength and endurance once you stop exercising d-it increases your motivation in life

You are awaiting the white blood cell differential results for a patient who presented with a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. which type of leukocyte do you expect to be most elevated over its normal value?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?