A type of heat therapy in which a machine uses ultrasound, shortwave, or microwave to achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


diathermy

Diathermy is a type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency waves that achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue.

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A 34-year-old female is 39 weeks pregnant and is experiencing abdominal pain. Your assessment reveals crowning. You recognize crowning as:

A) a sign that there is time to transport the mother to the hospital. B) an indication that oxygen may be needed. C) a sign of imminent delivery. D) a serious complication.

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____________ is a linear depression forming a groove that extends from the middle of the buccal surface to the occlusal surface of the tooth

a. Incisal-third b. Developmental groove c. Buccal groove d. Cingulum

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A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following leads records the voltage between the RA and LA?

A) Lead I B) Lead II C) Lead III D) aVL

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