Joey is a 3-month-old who has a serious illness and will probably die in the next few months. His mother is concerned that he looks like he is in pain whenever she has to change his diaper. Your best response to her is:
A. Don't worry, Joey is too young to feel real pain.
B. All 3-month-old babies hate to have their diaper changed, he is just responding normally.
C. I will ask the doctor if it is possible for him to have pain with this illness.
D. Can you explain to me what Joey looks like that makes you concerned he is in pain?

192) if you are a pta, which of the following are standards from the “standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant? ” a. physical therapist assistants shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients. b. physical therapist assistants shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the physical therapist and within the boundaries established by laws and regulations. c. physical therapist assistants shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public d. physical therapist assistants shall enhance their competence through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minute vessels that collect blood from the capillaries and join to form veins are: venoles venules viscera venoids

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?