A patient for whom you recently provided care stops by to thank you. He reports that he was diagnosed with a strain to his lower right leg. Which of the following structures is the primary structure affected in that injury?

a. A joint
b. A ligament
c. A muscle
d. A bone


Answer: c

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a. The cervix constricts during the time of delivery to prevent a premature birth. b. The placenta is normally positioned directly over the cervix. c. The cervix can be palpated to determine the frequency of the mother's contractions. d. "Bloody show" comes from the cervix and is a sign of imminent delivery.

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A. individual B. employer-sponsored C. managed care D. Medicare

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A nondisplaced stress fracture will heal faster if the therapist performs which of the following?

A) Finds and releases trigger points in the immediate area. B) Stretches the muscles in the immediate area. C) Increases blood flow to the immediate area. D) Decreases blood flow to the immediate area.

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Which of the following will most likely promote the perception of professional competence?

Shaking when performing a procedure Poor enunciation Behaving in a nonchalant manner Appearing confident

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