All of the following describe examination methods EXCEPT
percussion
palpation
manipulation
recitation
recitation
Rationale: Inspection, percussion, palpation, manipulation and auscultation are examination methods. Recitation has nothing to do with patient examinations.
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A. ventricles contracting. B. atria relaxing. C. atria contracting. D. ventricles relaxing.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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Chiropractic medicine is used to treat
- emotional and mental illness. - depression. - dependency on drugs, including alcohol and nicotine. - problems related to muscles, joints, the spine, and the nervous system.