Which of the Following Instructions Should Be Given to a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient calling the office complaining that a new splint or cast feels tight?

• A) Elevate the injured part above the heart
• B) Gently move the fingers or toes at the affected area
• C) Apply ice around the splint or cast at the level of injury
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Electromagnetic Waves

Waves of the electromagnetic field, propagating through space, carrying electromagnetic radiant energy.

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, excitement, or activity in someone or something.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, a concept used in sensory and perception studies.