Chapter 54: Physical Therapy

Question 1

the protractor used to measure joint angles is the

Answer 1

goniometer

Question 2

determining how much force a patient can exert with a muscle, or group of muscles, is a

Answer 2

muscle strength test

Question 3

body position and alignment

Answer 3

posture

Question 4

cryotherapy

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cold therapy

Question 5

cold compresses and ice massages are examples of

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wet cryotherapy

Question 6

ice packs are an example of

Answer 6

dry cryotherapy

Question 7

thermotherapy

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heat therapy

Question 8

what is diathermy

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deep heat therapy using high-frequency electromagnetic waves

Question 9

what is the most common kind of diathermy

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ultrasound

Question 10

the pulling of bones and joints to create a mechanical force; used to treat fractured bones and dislocated, arthritic, or diseased joints

Answer 10

traction

Question 11

use of the hands to pull the patients head or limb gently; used for muscle spasms, stiffness, and arthritis

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manual traction

Question 12

the patients limb, pelvis, or chin is put in a harness; weights are applied using a pulley system; commonly used to treat muscle spasms

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static traction

Question 13

inpatient facilities; patient needs long term traction with heavy weights; surgically inserted pins, wires, or tongs that are attached to weight with pullies

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skeletal traction

Question 14

a device is used to intermittently pull and relax the body part

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mechanical traction