Chapters 42, 44, & 45 Flashcards
The antideformity position for the wrist and hand is __.
wrist extension, thumb abduction and extension, MP flexion, IP extension
Which is true about a superficial partial thickness burn?
It corresponds to a traditionally classified second-degree burn.
A burn scar typically matures in __.
12 to 18 months
What is an escharotomy?
Incision through necrotic burned tissue
A burn involving fascia, muscle, or tendon would be classified as __.
subdermal
Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands are located in which layer of skin?
Dermis
Revascularization, reepithelialization, and contraction of a burn wound occur in which phase of wound healing?
Proliferation
Which is not a function of the skin?
a.
Regulate body temperature
b.
Perceive injury
c.
Protect against bacterial invasion
d.
Absorb ultraviolet rays
d.
Absorb ultraviolet rays
Custom pressure garments __.
a.
should be measured for once scars have matured
b.
should not be worn more than 12 hours a day
c.
should be initiated as quickly as possible in the rehabilitation phase
d.
should not be combined with pressure inserts
e.
should be replaced every 2 to 3 weeks
c.
should be initiated as quickly as possible in the rehabilitation phase
A meshed split thickness skin graft is a type of __.
autograft
Which is not true about splinting in the treatment of burns?
a.
Splints do not need to be worn at all times to prevent contractures.
b.
Splints can maintain correct positioning of joints.
c.
Splints can protect compromised tissues to promote healing.
d.
Splints can reverse scar contractures of mature scars.
e.
Splints should not compromise function whenever possible.
d.
Splints can reverse scar contractures of mature scars.
The rehabilitation phase of burn recovery continues until __.
scars are mature
Tensile strength of a burn scar never recovers more than what percentage of original unburned skin?
80%
The extent of burn injury is classified by which of the following?
Total body surface area percentage
Which is not true about hypertrophic scarring?
a.
Has greater potential to develop in burns that take greater than 2 weeks to heal
b.
Has greater potential to develop in scars that remain erythematous for greater than 2 months
c.
Rises above the original surface level of the skin
d.
Has a marked decrease in production of fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and collagen
e.
Can cause scar tightness
d.
Has a marked decrease in production of fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and collagen
Risk factors for heart disease are often divided into three categories. Which of the following refer to risk factors “that can be changed” and may benefit from occupational therapy services to address lifestyle adjustments?
a.
Heredity and gender
b.
Gender and age
c.
Smoking and inactive lifestyle
d.
Diabetes and age
c.
Smoking and inactive lifestyle
When working with a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), health professionals monitor for signs of respiratory distress. Signs of respiratory distress include which of the following?
a.
Shortness of breath at rest
b.
Impaired judgment
c.
Cyanosis
d.
All answers are correct.
d.
All answers are correct.
Which of the following describes the progression of blood flow through the cardiovascular system?
a.
Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation
b.
Left atrium, right ventricle, lungs, right atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation
c.
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, lungs, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation
d.
Right atrium, aorta, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, systemic circulation
a.
Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation
A malignant tumor of the lung is classified as a __.
carcinoma
Which of the following is a word for the process of cancer cells being carried to new sites in the body via the blood stream to develop new tumors?
Metastases
For individuals with cancer, what is the most common impairment that leads to impaired ability to engage in meaningful activity?
Weakness
Hormone therapy is an example of this type of cancer therapy?
Chemotherapy
Palliative therapy is used in the treatment of cancer to __.
relieve pain and improve quality of life
Peripheral neuropathy, which can include weakness and pain, is associated with this type of cancer therapy:
chemotherapy
