Where would you locate stratum lucidum?
Correct Answer:C
Stratum lucidum is a translucent buildup of two to three layers of dead skin cells typically found on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Stratum lucidum is located between the deeper stratum granulosum and the more superficial stratum corneum layers of skin. The thickness of stratum layers of cells is governed by the rate of mitosis (cellular division.)
What does the acronym HOPS relate to?
Correct Answer:A
HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation and Special tests. HOPS is used to assess the client??s experience, provide a postural assessment, give a physical examination, and test the function and structure of the client??s body.
Where are the lumbrical muscles located?
Correct Answer:B
Despite their name, the lumbricals are located in the hands and feet and assist with movement of the phalanges in both locations.
S.O.A.P. is the acronym for detailing our interaction with a client throughout the treatment. Which of the following choices best describes the function of S?
Correct Answer:D
The S is for subjective, which is a description of the client??s experience.
The suffix -plegia refers to:
Correct Answer:B
The suffix -plegia refers to a paralysis and is added to root words to distinguish a paralysis of that particular region or structure. An example is hemiplegia, which describes a paralysis on one half of the body.