Why is a temperature of 125°F safe to use in a paraffin bath but not a whirlpool bath?

What will be an ideal response?


The two substances, medical paraffin with mineral oil and water, have different specific heat capacities. Water has a higher specific heat so it will release more thermal energy as its temperature decreases during a treatment intervention.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The condition of having an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is called ________

a. hyperthyroidism b. hyperkalemia c. hyperglycemia d. Hashimoto's disease

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The first ingredient added to the TPN should be the:

A) amino acid. B) base fluid. C) calcium. D) potassium.

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Which tooth is identified as 13 according to the FDI/ISO system?

A. Maxillary canine B. Maxillary first molar C. Mandibular central incisor D. Mandibular first molar

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