Gas exchange occurs within the minute air sacs of the lungs called

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to manual therapy techniques for patients with lymphedema?

A. Current deep vein thrombosis in a patient with lower extremity lymphedema B. A history of infection in a patient with upper extremity lymphedema C. Metastatic disease in a patient with upper extremity lymphedema D. All of the above

Which observations direct the EMT to classify a patient's soft tissue injury as an abrasion?

A) Intact skin with ecchymosis noted; patient states minor pain B) Irregular break in the skin; bleeding moderate but controllable C) Intact skin with large accumulation of dark blood underneath D) The skin is scraped and red; blood oozing from the injury site