HOSA Phys Therapy Flashcards
a form of neural tube defect that results from a lack of the neural tube closure at the base of the brain. (Missing parts of skull and brain) It is not compatible with life and results in fetal death or death shortly after delivery
anencephaly
The most common symptom of myocardial ischemia (chest pain and discomfort)
Angina
reduced blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium), usually due to a partial or complete blockage of the coronary arteries
Myocardial Ischemia
technique in which radiopaque material is injected into the blood vessels to better visualize and identify problem such as occlusion (blockage) of blood vessels, aneurysms, and vascular malformations
angiography
Therapeutic use of water for rehabilitation or prevention of injury
aquatic physical therapy
deficiency or occlusion of blood flow through an artery
arterial insufficiency
also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease; rapidly progressive neurological disorder associated with a degeneration of the motor nerve cells
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
ishardening of the arteries
arterioscleros
measurement or assigned value by which physical therapists make a clinical judgement
assessment
device that provides individuals with assistance to perform tasks or during periods of mobility
assistive device
A neural developmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication skills, and repetitive behaviors
autism
services provided by physical therapists using independent, professional judgement within their scope of practice
autonomous practice
Area of health care that deals with the origin, prevention, and treatment of obesity
bariatrics
slowness of movements
bradykinesia
difficulty initiating movements
akinesia
neurologic technique based on the natural sequence of recovery after stroke
brunnstrom approach (hint: BRain and BRunnstrom)
passage of a catheter (a flexible tube) into an artery in the arm or leg, then along the artery to reach the heart and measure pressure, inject dye, or take a tissue sample
cardiac catheterization
group of conditions caused by a nonprogressive lesion on the brain. Most often CP has origin during gestation (before birth), at birth, or immediately after birth and is caused by an interruption of oxygen to the brain of the fetus or newborn
cerebral palsy
law of a jurisdiction concerned with private rights and remedies; the administration of justice involving the violation of private duties (civil obligations) owed by individuals
civil law
motor condition in children encompassing a wide range of dysfunctions, including gross or fine motor coordination problems such as awkward running, frequent falling, slow reaction times, immature balance reactions, poor handwriting, and difficulty with activities of daily living such as dressing
developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
readout produced by placing electrodes on the anterior chest wall to record depolarization or contraction of the heart muscle assess the heart’s rate and rhythm
electrocardiogram (ECG)
