When clients appear emotionally challenged, it is up to the therapist to put the client at ease, particularly at the beginning of the therapeutic process
Which of the following statements would most likely reassure a client who feels anxious about receiving massage therapy?
a) "I usually start my treatments with clients in face-down position."
b) "I want to make sure that you feel comfortable with my approach."
c) "It appears as if you feel stressed right now."
d) "I am interested in how anxious you feel."
Answer: b
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A) Straightening the wrist to promote blood flow to the hand B) Maintaining the wrist below the level of the heart to decrease swelling C) Applying cold packs to the wrist to reduce swelling D) Massaging the wrist gently to decrease the pain
All of the following are limitations to scaling and root planing except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Anatomy of the tooth B) Furcation defects C) Deep pockets D) Minimal amount of mucosa
What three items must be recorded in the New Patient window in order to create a patient chart?
A. First name, last name, and date of birth. B. Last name, purpose of visit, date of birth. C. First name, last name, purpose of visit. D. Last name, symptoms, and the scheduled appointment.
Risk factors in phlebotomy can be identified by
A. Adhering to national standards of good practice B. Consistently following OSHA guidelines C. Looking at trends in internal reporting forms D. Managing patient safety and sentinel events