NASM WLS CH 2: THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE || WITH 100% ERRORLESS SOLUTIONS.

What is scope of practice? correct answers the actions that a professional is permitted to undertake in keeping w/ the terms of their license or training By what percentage did the healthcare field grow between 2018 and 2020? correct answers 14 percent What is the continuum of care? correct answers an integrated model of care that provides guidance, aid, & healthcare management to individuals through different stages of life & at various levels of intensity What does the continuum of care encompass? correct answers preventative health and wellness, mental health & wellbeing, management and treatment of acute and chronic illness, and long-term care as needed Why are fitness professionals becoming an increasingly important part of the healthcare continuum? correct answers they play a significant role in weight management & the prevention of obesity, for a large segment of the population What diseases does obesity correlate with? correct answers long-term health implications such as type 2 diabetes, coronary disease, hypertension, and stroke What is the trend in healthcare costs over the last few decades? What can it be attributed to? correct answers escalated, a significant portion due to obesity-related health issues What are the 5 categories of the healthcare continuum outlined by the American Hospital Association model? correct answers prevention and wellness, birth, acute illness, chronic illness, palliative care / advanced illness management, and stroke What are some professions/facilities/specialties the healthcare continuum incorporates? correct answers hospitals, emergency clinics, personal physicians, RDs, CNCs, therapists (physical/mental/massage), bariatric specialists, dentists, ophthalmologists, behavioral health specialties, social workers, licensed alt medicine practitioners, long-term care (home health/hospice), health and fitness specialties T/F: From a clinical & medical stance, obesity & excess body fat are associated with increased risk of chronic health issues. correct answers TRUE What are some societal factors contributing to disparities in obesity? correct answers socioeconomic & race disparities, weight stigma, & its associated with depression, anxiety and eating disorders