Answer As Directed: Describe the differences between static stretching and ballistic stretching. Which stretching technique would you prescribe for individuals, and why?

As soon as a baby is born, it is important to:

A. cool the baby to stimulate breathing. B. ensure that the baby is dried and warmed. C. keep the newborn's head higher than its body. D. immediately cut the umbilical cord.

A patient with a tracheostomy tube is having difficulty developing an effective cough. Which of the following phases of the cough reflex is primarily affected in this patient?

a. Irritation b. Inspiration c. Compression d. Expulsion