To Assist the Selection and Application of Examination and Treatment

question 4

Multiple Choice

To assist the selection and application of examination and treatment procedures in the physical examination,what information is critical to gather FIRST during the patient interview?

• A)Impairments that are limiting the patient
• B)Gender of the patient
• C)Medical history of the patient
• D)Functional limitations of the patient

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Definitions:

Orbitofrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobe involved in decision making and processing of reward-related stimuli.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production, regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Curt Richter

An American psychologist known for his work in biological rhythms and the study of homeostasis in animals.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.