In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cryotherapy
Applying cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons is called cryotherapy.

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The patient must be moved immediately from a structure that has caught fire. He is lying on the ground wearing shorts and a tee shirt. You are by yourself and have no other supplies or materials. What type of move would be MOST appropriate in this situation?

A) The armpit-forearm drag B) The extremity lift C) The shirt drag D) The direct carry

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If a veteran is entitled to Medicare benefits, he or she may choose whether to receive coverage through Medicare or through the Veterans Administration

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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An illness or injury where the insured is unable to perform the major duties of his or her specific occupation is called

A) partial disability. B) total disability. C) preexisting condition. D) temporary disability.

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