Class notes Flashcards
Endo-
Within, inside
Poly-
Many, much
Hemi-
Half
-crine
Separate or secrete
Hypo-
Below or deficient
Hyper-
Above or excessive
-plegia
Paralysis
Adreno-
Kidney or adrenal gland.
Clavico/Cleido
Clavicle
Reno
Kidney
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrate uses
Energy, protection of muscles, regulation of blood sugar, cholesterol and pressure, assists in calcium absorption.
Protein uses
Tissue growth and repair.
Fat uses
Stored energy, body shape, cushioning of skin, protection of organs and insulation.
Vitamin uses
Tissue building, metabolism, healing and the prevention of deficiency diseases.
Mineral uses
Strong bones and teeth, nervous system functioning, fluid balance and muscular contractions.
Water uses
Digestion, waste removal, body temperature maintenance, lubrication.
How long must massage records be kept?
7 years
Prescription
Authorization and instructions from a medical practitioner for drugs, procedures or devices.
PPALM
Mnemonic to remember the key questions in a client interview.
First P in PPALM
Purpose of the session.
Second P in PPALM
Pain and discomfort
A in PPALM
Allergies and skin conditions.
L in PPALM
Lifestyle and vocation.
OPPQRST
Mnemonic to remember the question aspects relating to pain and discomfort.
M in PPALM
Medical and health information.
O in OPPQRST
Onset; when did the pain start?
First P in OPPQRST
Provocative; what makes the pain worse?
Second P in OPPQRST
Palliative; what makes the pain better?
Q in OPPQRST
Quality; what kind of pain is it?
R in OPPQRST
Radiation; does the pain radiate to anywhere else?
S in OPPQRST
Site; what is the exact site of the pain?
T in OPPQRST
Timing; when and how often does the pain present?
Release form
Form which allows for the release of information. Includes contact information and signatures of all parties. Includes an expiration date.
Informed consent
Permission given by a client to receive treatment after they have been informed of all relevent facts.
S in SOAP
Subjective; what the client tells us.
O in SOAP
Objective; the body condition that we find.
A in SOAP
Assessment; diagnosis or treatment summary.
P in SOAP
Plan; further treatment.
-al
Pertaining to
-ar
Pertaining to