Ch. 4 Therapeutic Terms

Question 0

casting

Answer 0

use of a stiff, solid dressing around a limb or other body part to immobilize it during healing

Question 1

closed reduction, external fixation of a fracture

Answer 1

external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment along with application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing

Question 2

splinting

Answer 2

use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part; provides less support than a cast, but can be adjusted more easily to accommodate swelling from an injury

Question 3

traction (Tx)

Answer 3

application of a pulling force to a fractured bone or dislocated joint to maintain proper position during healing

Question 4

closed reduction, percutaneous fixation of a fracture

Answer 4

external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position; often includes use of an external device called a fixator to keep the fracture immobilized during healing

Question 5

orthosis

Answer 5

use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone’s position or to provide limb support (e.g., back, knee, or wrist brace)

Question 6

physical therapy (PT)

Answer 6

treatment to rehabilitate patients disabled by illness or injury

Question 7

prosthesis

Answer 7

an artificial replacement for a missing body part or a device used to improve a body function, such as an artificial limb, hip, or joint

Question 8

analgesic

Answer 8

a drug that relieves pain

Question 9

narcotic

Answer 9

a potent analgesic with addictive properties

Question 10

antiinflammatory

Answer 10

a drug that reduces inflammation

Question 11

antipyretic

Answer 11

a drug that relieves fever

Question 12

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Answer 12

a group of drugs with analgesic, antiinflammatory, and antipyretic properties (e.g., ibuprofen and asprin) commonly used to treat arthritis