Which of the Following Would Be a Recommended Initial Treatment

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a recommended initial treatment for a strain?​

• A) ​Wrap the area in ice for several hours.
• B) ​Use the RICE method as for sprains.
• C) ​Apply heat immediately.

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Definitions:

Brain-Wave Activity

The patterns of neuronal electrical oscillations in the brain, detectable with techniques such as EEG, and associated with different states of consciousness.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Reticular Formation

A system in the midbrain comprising a diffuse collection of neurons involved in stereotyped patterns of behavior such as walking, sleeping, and turning to attend to a sudden noise.

Midbrain

Located between the hindbrain and forebrain, an area in which many nerve-fiber systems ascend and descend to connect the higher and lower portions of the brain; in particular, the midbrain relays information between the brain and the eyes and ears.