You have been working in the wound care unit in a trauma hos…
You have been working in the wound care unit in a trauma hospital. During a wound flush, a trickle comes in contact with your face near the eye region. You develop some mucous membrane irritation but it clears up completely in three days. This would be an example of:
Read DetailsA PTA inspects the skin of a child recently admitted to the…
A PTA inspects the skin of a child recently admitted to the hospital after sustaining a scald burn from hot water on his torso. The skin is moist and red with several areas of blister formation. The burn covers an area approximately four inches by three inches and blanches with direct pressure. The most likely burn classification is:
Read DetailsA PTA transports a patient in a wheelchair to the parallel b…
A PTA transports a patient in a wheelchair to the parallel bars in preparation for ambulation activities. The patient is status post abdominal surgery and has not ambulated in over 2 weeks. The most appropriate action to facilitate ambulation is:
Read DetailsYour friend Mary has a BMI of 28. She is wondering if she sh…
Your friend Mary has a BMI of 28. She is wondering if she should lose weight to improve her health. A. List and briefly explain two arguments that are specifically from “The Health Risks of Obesity are Exaggerated” article.B. List and briefly explain two arguments that are specifically from “The Health Risks of Obesity are NOT Exaggerated” articleC. Then, describe whether based on the evidence, Mary should lose weight. Explain.
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