Entries by Daphne Hanson

Effects after deep tissue massage

Which of the following is not one of the expected side effects after deep tissue massage (DTM)? (LOG)a) Dizziness) Fatiguec) Hematoma) Ecchymosis33. Which of the positions and movements are correct for a patient who had a total hip replacement surgery 7 days ago? [LO6]a) The patient should keep his legs loose and slightly turned outward […]

Deep tendon reflexes

A 24 year old man is brought to the physician because of a 3 day hsitory of progressive numbness of both feet that now has ascended to the level of his thighs. In the last 24 hours, he has developed numbness and tingling of his hands. Physical examination shows an ataxic gait. Deep tendon reflexes […]

The high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss

Janet is a department secretary at a university. She has noticed difficulty hearing faculty and students in her left ear over the last few months. She compensates by turning her right ear to people when they speak to her. In addition to this left ear hearing loss, Janet has begun to experience a ringing in […]

Discuss the basic clotting mechanism

Discuss the basic clotting mechanism. Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms. Discuss how the factors generally work, you do not need to list all factors and the order in which they participate in clotting. Begin with how Prothrombinase is formed and then continue. You should list all 3 stages.

The intramuscular injection of penicillin

A 20-year-old female college student with a sore throat is seen in the student health service. A throat swab is cultured and reported positive for group A \ beta-hemolytic streptococci. She is treated with an intramuscular injection of penicillin. Two weeks later, she wakes up in the morning and finds that she has decreased urine […]

What is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?

Large parallel rod-like structures (contains myofilaments arranged in sarcomeres) Choose matching term myofibrils skeletal muscle myofilaments myocytesWhat is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?A To release troponin from tropomyosin, allowing myosin to bind to the actin filamentB To release calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulumC To prevent myosin from continuing to slide up the actin […]

The purpose of the orthotic application

The purpose of the orthotic application after the flexor tendon repair is (L03)a.Strengthening the repaired tendonb.Relieving tensional stress on the repaired tendon.Strengthening the extansor musclesd.Stretching the extansor tendon26- What is the primary goal of using an anti-spasticity splint? (LO3) a.To prevent muscle atrophyb. To promote muscular strengthC.To increase joint flexibilityd. To reduce muscle spasticity

The stratified squamous epithelium

Drag the words into the correct boxes to indicate the structure and its identifying features. Take help from the textbook reading and the lecture notes. The most superficial layer consists of stratified squamous epithelium. A deep layer of skin: Composed of connective tissue The most superficial layer of the dermis; Contains neurovascular supply for the […]