Author Question: Which of the following questions or statements indicates that an OEC Technician is correctly ... (Read 31 times)

leo leo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
Which of the following questions or statements indicates that an OEC Technician is correctly assessing motor function in the arms of a patient with potential spine injuries?
 
  a. Can you tell me what finger I am touching?
  b. Can you hold up two fingers on each hand?
  c. I am going to move your arm; tell me if it hurts.
  d. I am going to feel for a pulse in your wrist.

Question 2

Which of the following signs or symptoms best indicates that a patient has suffered an injury to the thoracic spine?
 
  a. Altered mental status
  b. Paralysis of the arms
  c. Tingling in the legs
  d. Cool and diaphoretic skin



brittrenee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library