To perform ________ traction, or weight traction, the therapist places a patient's limb, pelvis, or chin in a harness, which is then attached to weights through a pulley system.

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


static

In static traction, the affected body part is placed in a harness, which is attached to weights through a pulley system.

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A D-dimer test is performed in a patient in whom a pulmonary embolism is suspected. The value comes back at 379 mg/L. What does this suggest?

a. Almost completely establishes the pres-ence of pulmonary embolism. b. Almost completely rules out pulmonary embolism. c. Establishes roughly a 50/50 chance of pulmonary embolism. d. Is indeterminate but highly suggestive of pulmonary embolism.

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Characterized by painful urination, which of the following is inflammation of the ure-thra?

a. Urethritis b. Synovitis c. Salpingitis d. Cholecystitis

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Anything that takes up space and has weight is ________. 

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

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The need to perform a detailed physical exam on a patient is based on:

A. whether or not a focused exam was performed. B. your transport distance to the closest hospital. C. the nature of illness or mechanism of injury. D. the patient's response to initial management.

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