aquatic

Question 1

contraindications to aquatics (7)

Answer 1

Open wounds/recent surgery
Tracheotomy
Decompensated CHF or unstable angina
Active infection/fever (water, droplet, and airborne)
Severe respiratory dysfunction
Bleeding disorders
Severe PVD

Question 2

Precautions to aquatics

Answer 2

Small open wounds and lines, G-tubes and suprapubic appliances
Cover with waterproof dressing
Colostomy
Bladder and bowel disorders
Menstruation or vaginal bleeding
Need internal protection
Neurological disorders
Ataxic patient: may have increased motor control difficulties
Seizure disorders
Careful with epilepsy; Ensure compliant with meds
Respiratory disorders
Lung expansion may be inhibited
Cardiac dysfunction
Increased work for CHF and DM II
Fear of water

Question 3

temperature for aquatics

Answer 3

Cool temps for higher intensity exercise (76-82˚F)
Warm temps for mobility, flexibility, and muscle relaxation (83-100˚F)

Question 4

temp for ruthmoid arthritis

Answer 4

warm

Question 5

MS temp

Answer 5

cold

Question 6

spinal cord temp

Answer 6

warm

Question 7

spacticity for spinal chord temp

Answer 7

cold

Question 8

buoyancy-assisted position

Answer 8

seated or upright

Question 9

buoyancy-supported position

Answer 9

supine

Question 10

Buoyancy-assisted

Answer 10

vertical movement directed parallel to vertical forces of buoyancy

Question 11

Buoyancy-supported

Answer 11

Horizontal movement with vertical forces of buoyancy eliminating or minimizing need for support

Question 12

Buoyancy-resisted

Answer 12

Movement against or perpendicular to vertical forces of buoyancy, creating drag

Question 13

Buoyancy-superresisted

Answer 13

Use of equipment generates resistance by increasing the total surface area moving through water by creating greater drag.

Question 14

CV response in aquatics

Answer 14

Dampened HR elevation, ventilation, and VO2max