To Increase Range of Motion Before Application of a Splint,the

question 9

Multiple Choice

To increase range of motion before application of a splint,the occupational therapist should __________________.

• A) Apply ice to the joint
• B) Apply heat to the joint
• C) Have the client complete an aerobic activity
• D) All of the above
• E) Only A and B

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that are transported by the bloodstream to target organs to regulate physiology and behavior.

Diaphragm Muscle

The diaphragm muscle is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs, playing a crucial role in the breathing process by contracting and relaxing to change the volume of the chest cavity.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest area, located between the neck and the abdomen.

Abdominal Cavities

The space within the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, and other organs.