Chapter 19 Beck Test Flashcards
Properly applied massage may aid in
Relaxation and sleep, reduce pain, and improve maternal and fetal outcome
The side lying position is the most
Common and comfortable position used for pregnancy massage
During pregnancy, the abdomen
Does NOT require special attention
High blood pressure can worsen
Pre-eclampsia
Is a condition sometimes occurring in the latter half of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension, systemic edema, and protein excretion and imbalances
Pre-eclampsia
During early part of ___ trimester, supine position can be used with small wench under the right pelvis to shift uterine weight toward the left side
2nd
Low back pain can be relieved by applying firm, continuous pressure to sacrum during
Labor massage
PHD Tiffany Field established touch research Institute at University of Miami in 1992. She is one of the founders of this massage.
Infant massage
Benefits of this form of massage are bonding, communication with infant and parent, relief of tension and pain, stimulation/support of body system, development and function and relaxation
Infant massage
Signs of engagement in baby communication
Eye to eye contact, cooing, smiling, and alert connection
Signs of disengagement in baby communication
Looking away, frowning, fussing, crying, sleeping, coughing
Full body well-baby routine generally last ___ minutes or as long as infant is willing to engage
20
Last step of a baby arm massage
Superficial gliding of arm proximal to distal
Children’s bone density is usually much _____, allowing fractures to occur more often
Lower
In clients of this age group the skeletal system experiences loss of bone mass and eroding cartilage in the joints leading to osteoporosis and arthritis, accompanied by a loss of mobility and pain
Over 55
Massage considerations for people with visual impairments
Help guide the client safely to room, up and down stairs and around doors and furniture
Help client fill out intake forms
Help client be aware of their surroundings
Verbally communicate
And maintain contact
Injury to cervical spinal cord results in
Quadriplegia
Refers to the body part on opposite side of the body
Contralateral
Techniques for those who are critically ill
Touch, slow and gentle stroking, and energy work are the most common choices for massaging this demographic
Not a benefit of massage for persons with cancer
MET
The spread of cancer from one site to another location in the body
Metasis
-Cells break off primary tumor
-Circulation through the blood and lymph vessels
-Implantation of cancerous cells at secondary site
Three stages of Metasis
Carcinoma originates in the
Epithelial tissue that lines organs and vessels
When it has grown and or spread to nearby lymph nodes
Stage II Cancer
Clients receiving chemo may have an IV catheter located semi-permanently on their body. What must we do as the practitioner?
Care must be taken not to disturb the catheter while positioning the client for massage
Goal is not quantity but quality of care make patient comfortable and as comforted as possible
End of life massage
In end-of-life care patients can often only tolerate ____ to ____ minutes of touch, only gentle gliding movements, light compression, feather stroking, working on hands and feet, simply holding clients hand, or energy work is indicated
15 to 20
