Performing trigger point pressure release on a trigger point releases what chemical substances that help mitigate pain?
a. Epinephrines
b. Pheromones
c. Endorphins
d. Antihistamines
c
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One common reason that insurers may deny coverage for occupational therapy services such as sensory integration could be
A) Occupational therapy assistant did not get every note co-signed by the occupational therapist B) Occupational therapist did not provide evidence to support the intervention when he or she filed the claim C) Insurer does not understand what occupational therapy is D) Service is considered experimental by the insurer
In the IM route of administration, medications are injected:
A) Into the top layer of skin. B) In the tissue immediately under the skin. C) In a large muscle mass such as the thigh. D) Into the abdominal cavity.
Which one of the following statements shows an accurate understanding of the legal aspects of the prehospital care report (PCR)?
A) "The PCR is considered a legal document only when it describes a crime or act of violence." B) "A PCR can be used in a lawsuit only if that lawsuit is filed within six months." C) "The PCR may be subpoenaed even if the case centers around alleged negligence that occurred in the emergency department." D) "A copy of the PCR should be forwarded to the police any time law enforcement is involved in the call."
A motorcyclist wearing a full helmet was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a patch of oil on the road. The bike had been traveling at a high rate of speed. Manual spine motion restriction is being maintained by an off-duty EMT. The primary assessment reveals the patient to be responsive to painful stimuli and breathing rapidly with slight sonorous airway sounds. His radial pulse is weak and fast. As you quickly scan his body, you note deformity to the left femur and lower leg. Your immediate action should be to:
A) Apply a cervical collar B) Place a nonrebreather oxygen mask C) Remove his helmet D) Expose his left lower extremity