Chapter 30 – Urinary System and Pathologies Flashcards
Use of vigorous percussion should be avoided over which area?
A. Quadriceps
B. Lower back
C. Shoulders
D. Soles of feet
Lower back
The kidneys lie in a retroperitoneal position which means they are where in relation to the peritoneum?
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Within
D. Inferior
Posterior
What is the most common cause of a urinary tract infection?
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Trauma
D. Fungi
Bacteria
Which term is a synonym for cystitis?
A. Heart attack
B. Stroke
C. Bladder infection
D. Whiplash
Bladder infection
Urine leaves the renal pelvis through which structure?
A. Bladder
B. Urethra
C. Glomerulus
D. Ureter
Ureter
Which body system is involved in regulating the blood volume and its chemical composition?
A. Urinary
B. Lymphatic
C. Reproductive
D. Skeletal
Urinary
Which region of the body is affected if a client has pyelonephritis?
A. Upper back
B. Lower back
C. Groin area
D. Facial area
Lower back
Vasodilators may be prescribed to treat which condition? (Ch 3 pathos)
A. Inflammation
B. Cough
C. Diabetes
D. Hypertension
Hypertension
Antipyretic medications are primarily used in which of the following conditions? (Ch 3 pathos)
A. Fever
B. Pain
C. Infection
D. Inflammation
Fever
An agent used to reduce pain is also called a/n: (Ch 3 pathos)
A. Antiemetics
B. Analgesic
C. Antipyretic
D. Antiseptic
Analgesic
Massage considerations for a client who wears a transdermal patch include: (Ch 3 pathos)
A. using a semireclining position while supine to reduce medication side effects.
B. postponing massage for 24 hours after the patch is applied.
C. avoiding techniques that cause rocking or shaking because excessive body motion may increase the absorption of the medicine.
D. avoiding using lubricants around the edge of the patch because it may interfere with the patch adhesive.
avoiding using lubricants around the edge of the patch because it may interfere with the
patch adhesive.
Which type of drug is used to prevent or reduce the blood’s ability to form clots? (Ch 3pathos)
A. Antitussive
B. Antibiotic
C. Anticoagulant
D. Antiarrhythmic
Anticoagulant
A client with a history of angina pectoris will most likely have which medication? (Ch 3 pathos)
A. Lithium
B. Aspirin
C. Diuretic
D. Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin
What does the “M” stand for in the M-C-E protocol for acute inflammation? (Ch 5 pathos)
A. Manage
B. Monitor
C. Move
D. Manipulate
Move
Which of the following populations are at higher-than-normal risk for developing deep vein thrombosis and necessitate screening for this condition prior to massage? (Ch 14 pathos)
A. Athletes
B. People who take beta-blockers
C. People diagnosed with cancer
D. Veterans
People diagnosed with cancer
What is an appropriate response if a client has an emotional release during treatment? (Ch 15 pathos)
A. Continue with the massage, using opened-ended questions to disclose and further release the emotional issue
B. Stop massaging, leave the room to give the client privacy, and ask the client to open the door when dressed
C. Stop massaging, remain in the room unless instructed to leave, and obtain permission before resuming massage
D. Continue with the massage and tell the client emotional releases are out of massage scope of practice
Stop massaging, remain in the room unless instructed to leave, and obtain permission before resuming massage
If a client seems depressed and discusses thoughts of suicide, what is an appropriate course of action for the massage practitioner to take? (Ch 15 pathos)
A. Provide counseling during the massage then refuse to give the client further sessions
B. Express concern and refer the client to a mental health professional after the session
C. Stop the massage immediately and ask the client to leave
D. Ignore the client’s comments and continue with the massage
Express concern and refer the client to a mental health professional after the session
If a client has a panic attack during treatment, the most appropriate action for the massage practitioner to take is: (Ch 15 pathos)
A. reduce pressure, use rhythmic techniques, and avoid talking to the client because it may worsen symptoms.
B. drape and assist the client into a seated position, and encourage the client to breathe deeply.
C. ask the client to take deep breaths while continuing with the session.
D. quickly leave the room and call the clientQUOTEQUOTEs emergency contact.
drape and assist the client into a seated position, and encourage the client to breathe deeply
According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, which diagnosis is the most common of those in hospice care? (Ch 17 pathos)
A. Cancer
B. Dementia
C. Cardiac disease
D. Respiratory disease
Cancer
