Why is it important to know the primary direction of fibers in muscles you will be treating with DTM?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete response should include these concepts:
• DTM uses both lengthwise and cross-fiber strokes to achieve different goals for treating the tissues.
• You must know the direction of the muscle fibers to apply the strokes in the correct direction and to achieve the goals of the particular phase or step of treatment.
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What will be an ideal response?
The terms entry-level, proficient, and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following?
a. accreditation status of surgical technology programs b. continuing education (CE) credit categories c. NBSTSA certification titles d. AST recommended clinical ladder levels
A patient with chronic bronchitis is receiving heated water aerosol treatments through a jet nebu-lizer four times daily to aid in mobilizing retained secretions
After each treatment, you note a dramatic increase in the magnitude of coarse crackles heard on auscultation. Which of the following recommendations would you make to the physician? a. Discontinue the heated water aerosol treatments. b. Switch to a higher-density aerosol (e.g., ultrasonic). c. Add coughing and postural drainage to the therapy. d. Consider prior treatment with a broncho-dilator.
The class ____ hazard class includes radioactive materials.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 6 D. 7