What Is Important for the Therapist to Do Prior to Performing

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is important for the therapist to do prior to performing a home visit?

• A)Determine that the patient has reached a maximum level of function.
• B)Discuss the risks and benefits of returning home with the patient.
• C)Follow a specific protocol that will prepare the patient to return home.
• D)Give the patient's caregiver time to learn how to safely assist the patient.

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Definitions:

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A membrane-bound structure within muscle cells that stores and releases calcium ions to trigger muscle contraction.

Myofibrils

Rod-like units of muscle cells composed of long chains of sarcomeres, responsible for muscle contraction.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Calcium

A chemical element and an essential nutrient for living organisms, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.