Which organ of the digestive system connects the mouth and the esophagus? 

A. larynx
B. pharynx
C. epiglottis
D. hiatus


B. pharynx

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A client with an acquired brain injury (ABI) walks slowly, takes a long time to answer questions, and doesn't appear to show any facial expression

Given the client's condition and nonverbal behavior, which of the following would explain the client's affect? a) The client's ABI affects the ability to respond. b) The client doesn't want massage therapy. a) The client doesn't understand the therapist's language. b) The client is reluctant to agree to the therapist's proposed treatment plan.

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A well-known orthopedic surgeon begins a treatment plan for knee pain with a recent massage therapy graduate

The therapist is in awe of the surgeon's training and expertise and assumes that her client already knows everything she needs to know about homecare. She feels uncomfortable suggesting exercises or hydrotherapy options. What factor appears to be hampering good client-centered care? a. Poor boundary setting b. Countertransference c. A lack of personal centering d. Unethical decision making

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Unlike outpatient coding, which uses the patient's primary diagnosis, hospital coding uses the _____ diagnosis, which is the condition that was chiefly responsible for the patient's admission to the hospital. 

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

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Heatstroke occurs when:

A. the outside temperature exceeds 90°F. B. the body's heat-eliminating mechanisms are overwhelmed. C. a person becomes dehydrated from excess perspiration. D. the humidity exceeds 80%.

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