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APPK 1.3 - Intro to Body Flashcards

1
Q

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

A

Sign is OBJECTIVE and can be observed by a therapist.

Symptom is SUBJECTIVE and is described by the patient.

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2
Q

Whats does SOAP stand for?

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S - subjective
O - objective
A - action
P - plan

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3
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Define: cyt/cyte

A

cell

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4
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Define: homeo/homo

A

unchanging/in balance

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5
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Define: ism

A

condition/state (general)

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6
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Define: osis

A

condition; pertaining to disease

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7
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Define: soma/somato

A

body

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8
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Define: trans

A

across

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9
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Define: itis

A

inflammation of…

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10
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Define: oma

A

tumor

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11
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Define: penia

A

a deficiency of…

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12
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Define: asis/asia

A

condition or state of (pathology)

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13
Q

Where is the brain located?

A

Cranial cavity

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14
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What are the 4 characteristics of muscle tissue?

A

Excitability, Contractility, Extensibility, Elasticity

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15
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What are cells? (in terms of levels of organization)

A

Basic unit of structure & function in the human body.

Many distinct types w/in the human body.

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16
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What is an organ? (in terms of levels of organization)

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Structures with distinct functions comprised of 2 or more different types of tissues.

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17
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Define: Homeostasis

A

Condition of EQUILIBRIUM (balance!) in the body’s internal environment; a dynamic process

18
Q

What tissue is the most abundant in the body? What is its function?

A

Connective tissue.

Binds and supports other structures.

19
Q

What is the most superior region of the body?

A

Head = skull & face

20
Q

What is the body region directly inferior to the head?

A

Neck = supports head and attaches it to the trunk

21
Q

What body region contains the chest, abdomen & pelvis?

22
Q

Shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist & hand are part of the ________ body region.

A

Upper limb/extremity

23
Q

Thigh, leg, ankle & foot are part of the ________ body region.

A

Lower limb/extremity

24
Q

True or False?
Epithelial tissue acts as a barrier that protects the body from the external environment. It covers the outside of the body & lines internal cavities and blood vessels.

25
Q

What tissue is sensitive to stimuli?

A

Nervous tissue

26
Q

What are the 3 basic components of the feedback system?

A

Receptors, Control centre, Effectors

27
Q

Define: Receptor

A

Sends input to control centre

28
Q

Define: Control centre

A

Brain; evaluates input & generates output

29
Q

Define: Effector

A

Receives output from control centre & produces a response/effect that changes the controlled condition (ie: a return to homeostasis)

30
Q

Define: Indicated

A

Safe to do bodywork

31
Q

Define: Contraindicated

A

Symptoms/condition that makes treatment inadvisable because it may cause harm to client

32
Q

What is a general/systemic contraindication?

A

When a condition affects the whole body

33
Q

What is a local contraindication?

A

When a condition affects a specific area of the body

34
Q

What is an absolute contraindication?

A

Cannot be treated under any circumstance. May be local or general.

35
Q

How is a caution to bodywork different from a contraindication?

A

A condition that can be treated when approached with caution, whether general or local is a caution.
A contraindication means a condition that makes bodywork treatment unadvisable and can be general or local.
(ie: a general caution can be treated when the necessary modifications are made. A general contraindication means bodywork should NOT be used on this body as it may cause harm.)

36
Q

List 3 examples of local contraindications

A
  • Areas of inflammation or infection
  • Burns, wounds, rashes
  • Skin ulcers; open skin (site of injury)
37
Q

List 5 cautions to bodywork

A
  • Skin fragility
  • Osteoporosis
  • Medications (alter pain or circulatory response)
  • Varicose veins
  • Neurological disorders (loss of sensation)
38
Q

List 6 general contraindications

A
  • Contagious infections
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Inflammation
  • Nervous system disorders (total loss of sensation)
  • Skin disorders (broken, irritated skin)
  • Cancer
39
Q

What are the 4 signs of inflammation?

A

Redness,
Heat,
Pain,
Swelling

40
Q

True or False?

Inflammation is not a protective process of the body

A

False; it is the general protective response of the body to injury or infection

41
Q

What are some universal precautions bodyworkers should take?

A
  • Wash hands
  • Use gloves if therapist or client has broken skin
  • Refrain from personal activities (touching your face and hair, eating, smoking etc.) in the treatment room

VSOHA APPK Unit 1 (12 decks)

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