Which examination method do physicians use to determine the range of motion of a joint?
A. Auscultation
B. Percussion
C. Manipulation
D. Palpation
E. Inspection
C. Manipulation
Physicians often use manipulation to determine a joint's range of motion.
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A) Codes increase the amount of air time needed to relay information B) The code system can be made public, allowing others to hear confidential information C) The use of codes does not allow the EMT to practice his or her medical terminology D) Some medical information can be too complex for a simple code system
Why would diagnosis related groups (DRGs) fail to provide equitable reimbursement for rehabilitation?
All of the following are methods of nuclear image acquisition EXCEPT
a. dynamic, gated imaging. b. SPECT. c. radiofluoroscopic. d. planar.