Define an endangerment site, provide several examples, and discuss their relevance to massage
What will be an ideal response?
An endangerment site is a location in the body with sensitive or delicate tissues, such as the eyes, peripheral nerves or arteries, the xiphoid process at the tip of the sternum, and the styloid process of the temporal bone. Endangerment sites could be damaged from pressure placed upon them during massage and bodywork, therefore these sites should be avoided. A practitioner will need to learn the location of endangerment sites to be able to use caution when working around them.
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A) cardiac compromise. B) heart failure. C) atherosclerosis. D) myocardial infarction.
What is the normal relationship between the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and partial pressure of end-tidal CO2 (PETCO2)?
a. PaCO2 and PETCO2 are equal. b. PaCO2 is 10 mm Hg more than PETCO2. c. PaCO2 is 4 to 6 mm Hg less than PETCO2. d. PaCO2 is 4 to 6 mm Hg more than PETCO2.