Which of these is a visual element?

A complementary color harmony involves colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as violet and yellow.

Pointillism is the painting technique where pure colors are applied in regular, small touches (points) that blend through optical color mixture.

Artists use this type of scale to to indicate importance, like in representations of rulers or divine figures.

CASE #2         A 55 year-old, right handed, female caught her left hand in a machine at work 3 months ago. She has had two operations to repair the nerve and muscle damage to her hand.  All incisions are healed.  She now presents with decreased ROM and weakness in her hand and wrist.  She has minimally impaired sensation in the thumb area, but normal sensation elsewhere.  Past medical history is unremarkable.   What is your rationale for choosing this modality? Your answer should include how this modality will address the patient’s problems and why you chose this modality over the other two options you listed.

Which of the following massage techniques enhances venous return?

Which treatment would be CONTRAINDICATED for an open wound?

A physical therapist assistant observes random changes in the intensity of an ultrasound unit during a patient treatment.  What is the MOST appropriate response for the PTA to take?

CASE #2         A 55 year-old, right handed, female caught her left hand in a machine at work 3 months ago. She has had two operations to repair the nerve and muscle damage to her hand.  All incisions are healed.  She now presents with decreased ROM and weakness in her hand and wrist.  She has minimally impaired sensation in the thumb area, but normal sensation elsewhere.  Past medical history is unremarkable.   What are two other appropriate modalities for this person?

Which of the following diagnoses that cause edema would be MOST appropriate for intermittent pneumatic compression?