You are assessing a confused dark-skinned patient complaining of a headache. When checking his skin color, you should:
A) examine the skin around his ears and nose.
B) evaluate the palms of his hands or soles of his feet.
C) observe the skin on his forehead.
D) look and feel the skin on his neck and chest.
B
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The knowledge of the mechanical effects of movement on bodily tissues is important for a manual therapist to understand because
a. they are different from the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects can inform clinical decisions. b. they are the same as the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects can inform clinical decisions. c. they are the same effects of static positioning on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects is relevant to the position in which to place a client. d. they are different from the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects has no relevance on clinical decisions.
Which of the following are true about invasive versus noninvasive monitoring?
1. Invasive procedures require insertion of a device into the body. 2. Laboratory analysis of gas exchange is usually noninvasive in nature. 3. Physiologic monitoring can be either invasive or noninvasive. 4. Invasive procedures provide more accurate data but carry greater risks. a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 3, and 4 only c. 2 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4