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90 Cards in this Set
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Bone is the hardest structure in the body
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True
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Typically long bones have enlarged areas on the ends called the diaphysis
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False
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The bones of the skull, thorax, vertebral column, and the hyoid bone comprise the axial skeleton
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True
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The upper extremities are comprised of 64 and the lower extremities are comprised of 66 bones
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True
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Joints are classified according to the amount of motion they permit.
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True
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Massage is indicated for the subacute stage of fractures once they have been set and immobilized.
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True
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease and it is the most crippling of arthritis.
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True
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Strain is an injury to a joint that result in the stretching or learing of the ligaments
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False
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All classsifications of sprains cause swelling and require rest and support while the tissues heal.
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True
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Massage is condraindicated during an acute episode of a herniated disk
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True
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The skeletal system is composed of all of the following EXCEPT
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Cartilage
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_____bones include those of the legs, arms, fingers, and toes
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Long
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_____ bones include the carpals and tarsals
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Short
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______ bones include those in the skull, pelvis, and ribs
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Flat
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Vertebrae are examples of ____bones.
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Irregular
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The shaft area of a long bone is called the_____
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diaphysis
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The ____ is a fibrous membrane whose function is to protect the bone and serve as an attachment for tendons and ligaments.
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Periosteum
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_____ bone consists of irregularly shaped spaces defined by thin bony plates. it is found in flat bones and in the ends of long bones, and it is filled with red bone marrow
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Spongy
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Yellow bone marrow is located in the ______ shaft of long bones
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Medullary Cavity
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_____ bone marrow functions in the production of red and white blood cells and platelets
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Red
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For proper growth and hardening of bony structures, the diet should contain an adequate amount of calcium, phosporous, and vitamin_____
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D
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The human adult skeleton consists of _____ bones
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206
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The small bones of the inner ears include all of the following EXCEPT the _____
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Hyoid
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Which of the following statements is the correct on distribution of bones?
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Frontal (1), Parietal (2), Occipatal (1), Temporal (2), Sphenoid (1), Ethmoid (1)
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_____ joints are freely movable
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Diarthrotic
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_____ joints are immovable
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Synarthrotic
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The synovial Membrane secretes______ fluid that lubricates the joints surfaces
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synovial fluid
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All of the following are classifications of joints according to their structure EXCEPT
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Tenovial
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A____ joint is a freely movable, synovial, where rounded bone rotates in a ring made of bone and ligament.
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Ball and Socket
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A______ joint is a slightly movable, cartilaginous joint connected by flat discs of fibrocartilage.
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Gliding
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All clients will enjoy relaxing music playing in the background of the massage area.
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False
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If, after a few massage sessions, you feel discomfort in your lower back, the massage table is probably to low.
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True
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It is important that the vinyl of the massage table and the bolster dont come in contact with the client's skin
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True
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Lotions are the most commonly used lubricants
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True
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Sanitization is similar to sterilization, but it does not kill bacterial spores.
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False
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The primary precaution in infection control is thorough hand washing
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True
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With universal precautions, not all blood or body fluids are considered potentially infectious
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False
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It would be acceptable practice to massage a client when you have a contagious disease if you wear appropriate protective gear.
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False
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A general treatment strategy may cover several sessions, but every session should have a treatment plan.
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True
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The assessment process ends with the consultations
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false
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All of the following should be taken into account when considering the comfort of the Client EXCEPT _____. Its nice toi have, But it is considered an optional
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relaxing music
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Which one of the following is typically not considered one of the three areas of operation or activity in a massage business
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Storage area
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A regulated temperature in the massage room is necessary to help the client to relax. the massage room should be kept at _____ F. which is warm enough for most clients and cool eneough for the practioner.
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72
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the correct width of the massage table is approximately ______ inches.
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28
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A good length for a massage table is _____inches
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76
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the optimal height of the massage table is dependent on all of the following EXCEPT
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the style of the linen used
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A massage room needs to be a minimum of ____ feet wide and _____ feet long.
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10, 12
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Why should a light flannel, cotton, or wool blanket be available in the massage area,
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To use as top sheet for draping the patient
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In the massage, linens are used to cover all of the following EXCEPT_______
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The therapists
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Antibacterial soaps, paper hand towels, clean bath towels for each client, robes shampoos, bath soap and disposable water cups are all items you would find in which area of a massage practice?
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bathroom/ bathing area
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why is it important to use fresh massage oil?
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fresh massage will not be rancid and have an offensive odor.
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Bolster are placed under the client's ______ when lying faceup and under the client's______ when lying facedown to reduce back strain
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Knees, ankles
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A recent survey concluded that approximately____ of massage ppractioners operate a private practice out of their homes.
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3/4
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_______are often the choice of deep tissue practioners since it allows penetration without irritation
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massage cream
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what is the primary purpose of using lubricants
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To reduce friction between the practioner's hands and the clients skin
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All of the following are considered ancillary services to the typical massage practice EXCEPT
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steam baths
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_____are minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics
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Viruses
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All of the following are types of bacteria EXCEPT
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Bachii
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_____ bacteria, are beneficial and harmless. they are the most numerous form of bacteria, and they perform useful functions such as aiding in the digestive process and other bodily processes
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Nonpathogenic
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all of the following are types of fungi EXCEPT_______
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ringworm
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_____are a class of proteins prodced in the body response to contact with antigens (toxins); they serve to immune the body against specific antigens
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Antibodies
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A_____is defined as any of a class of a class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that are capable of transmitting disease
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Viruse
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All of the following are types of viral infections EXCEPT
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Common cold
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______is the most complete process of eliminating pathogens from an object or surface
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Disinfections
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lysol,chlorine bleach, and alcohol are all agents used to______
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disinfect
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which method of eliminating pathogens is the most common practice in a massage studio
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sanitization
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_____is typically achieved by using running water, soaps, or detergents.
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disinfection
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All of the following are types of antiseptics EXCEPT
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chlorine bleach
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A(n) ______is any receptacle large enough to hold a disinfectant solution in which objects to be sanitized can be completely immersed
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Wet disinfectant
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What phone number(s) should be kept posted in plain view near all telephones
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Ambulance
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____ are also called germs or microbes andare most numerous in dirt, refuse, unclean water, and diseased tissues
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Bacteria
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All of the following are common paths of infections EXCEPT
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Direct contact
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____ are often the result of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens by simply being in close proximity to a contagious individual who is coughing, sneezing or simply talking
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respiratory infections
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Pathogens commonly encountered in the massage practice all of the following EXCEPT
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Fungi
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A chain of cocci is called
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Sprilla
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All of the following are questions that will help screen prospective clients EXCEPT______
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"how did you find out about my services?"
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_____is a way of postering, gesturing and using facial expressions to relay a message
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Nonverbal commincation
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The massage pracitioner will have the opportunity during the consultation to do all of the followingEXCEPT
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Practice massage technique
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which of the following items is NOT pertient to an initial consultation?
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All of the above
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All of the following are indications that the client may be feeling discomfort and massage may need to be altered in some way EXCEPT
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Flinches
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Which one of the following statements is a correct example of how to question a client?
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Discribe your area of discomfort and show me where you feel it
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The____ is an outline the pracitioner can follow when giving massage treatment
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Treatment plan
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describing hour of operations, cancellation policies, and length of sessions are examples of_______
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Business policies
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Body diagrams are helpful when_____
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All of the idea
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the most popular method of recording client and session information in many health care professions is
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SOAP
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_____ information in cludes anything the client tells the therapists such as present syptoms, aggravating conditions, or what makes it better or worse
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subjective
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_____ is any information that the therapist gathers from observation, interview, or assessment precedures and tests
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Objective
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Suggestions for future therapeutic massage sessions would be recorded under which one of the following heading
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Plan
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A_____form contains the clients name, the therapists name, name of the person(s) the information is be released to, and the timeframe in which the information may be released.
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Release of information
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During a consultation, it is important that the practitioner
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all of the above
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