Chapter 54 Flashcards
Applying cold to a patients body for therapeutic reasons
Cryotherapy
A protractor device that measures the range of motion in degrees
Goniometer
Body position or alignment
Posture
Applying heat to a patients body for therapeutic reasons
Thermotherapy
Redness of skin
Erythema
A type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency waves
Diathermy
A device designed to improve a patients ability to move
Mobility aid
T/F
Art therapy provides treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular disorder.
F- physical disorders
T/F
The most common form of diathermy is a hot pack.
F-is a ultrasound
T/F
Cryotherapy causes blood vessels to constrict
True
T/F
Applying heat for therapeutic reasons is known as hydrotherapy
F- is known as thermotherapy
T/F
The degree to which a joint is able to move is known as gait.
F- is known as ROM
T/F
Posture is your body position and alignment
True
During ROM exercises, the patient builds muscle strength
False- maintains joint mobility
T/F
Ultraviolet lamps are used to treat psoriasis
True
Which of the following is a mobility aid? A. Traction B. Cane C. ROM D. Diathermy E. Massage
B. Cane
Fluid accumulation in tissues is known as A. Constriction B. Erythema C. Edema D. Inflammation E. Hematoma
C. Edema
When using a three-point gait with crutches, the patient moves both the crutches and the affected leg forward from the tripod position then…
Moves the unaffected leg forward while weight is balanced on both crutches
Redness of the skin is known as A. Cyanosis B. Edema C. Diathermy D. erythema E. ROM
D. Erythema
A treatment that uses heated wax and mineral oil known as A. A paraffin bath B. Diathermy C. Fluidotherapy D. A hot pack E. Neuromuscular massage
A. A paraffin bath
Cold compresses and ice massages are types of _________ applications used in cryotherapy.
Wet cold
Static traction is also called ______ traction.
Weight
______ exercises are self-directed exercises that the patient does without help.
Active mobility
During _______ traction, a physical therapist pulls gently on a patients limb or head.
Manual
During ______ exercises, the physical therapist moves a patients body part.
Passive mobility
_________ prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily (on impulse) and relax.
Electrical stimulation
Why is it important to ask a patient how a hot pack feels?
Because the patient ,ay not be able to handle to much heat, could be too hot, cause redness of skin and patient may not be able to sense heat
What is the process by which thermotherapy healing?
Blood clotting, tissue Mending, scarring and bone healing, heat causes dilation more oxygen and nutrients.
What is the difference or in active and passive mobility exercises?
Active is self-directed
Passive is someone else moves the body parts.
To make sure the crutches fit a patient properly what condition should you check before the patient leaves office?
Wearing everyday shoes, standing erect with feet slightly apart, crutch tips are 4-6 inches in front and from sides of feet.
What factors are the type of mobility a chosen for a patient?
Disability, muscle coordination, strength and age
How my a reduction in a patient’s ROM affect the type of mobility device the patient should be using
May make it difficult to use
