Which of the following considerations should be made when assessing a patient for the application of cold or heat therapy?
A) prolonged exposure decreases tolerance
B) the neck and perineum are less sensitive to thermal change
C) open tissue or abraded skin is less sensitive to thermal changes
D) applications of heat or cold to large areas of the body cause systemic responses
Question 2
What term is used to document impaired muscle strength or weakness?
A) paralysis B) paresis C) spasticity D) flaccidity
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An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems.
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
A surgeon holds a pacemaker next to an X-ray of a pacemaker implanted in a patient’s chest.
Colorimetric multiplex assay to determine anti-HLA antibodies in a patient's serum.
Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night.