What is a trigger point and how can it be treated in massage and bodywork?
What will be an ideal response?
A trigger point is a tender point in a muscle that produces referred pain when compressed. Trigger points are treated with direct compression that is held until the client reports that the pain has subsided.
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a. Medial lemniscus b. Auditory radiation c. Brachium of the inferior colliculus d. Lateral lemniscus
A newborn has just been delivered. You notice a greenish-brown substance on the infant, and observe a vigorous cry and active movement. What is the appropriate way to manage this patient?
A) Prepare to suction the trachea with an endotracheal tube and meconium aspirator. B) Using a bulb syringe, suction the nose and then the mouth. C) Rub the infant with a dry towel and place on the mother's chest. D) Lay the infant supine and place padding behind the shoulders.
Which of the following is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin?
A) hypotension B) constipation C) bradycardia D) hypertension
The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is called a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).