Hydro therapy Flashcards
The physical properties of water include all of the following EXCEPT? Lower density than human body Resistance Buoyancy High specific heat
Correct!—-> Lower density than human body
Resistance
Buoyancy
High specific heat
Water can transfer heat by I. Conduction; II. Conversion; III.Convection?
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III
D. II and III
Water can transfer heat by I. Conduction; II. Conversion; III.Convection
I only
II only
I and III Correct!
II and III
An adult patient with PWB precautions is receiving hydrotherapy to allow for lower extremity exercise while unloading weightbearing joints.
Which property of water will allow for acheiving this goal?
Increasing hydrostatic pressure with greater depths
Viscosity
Buoyancy
Specific heat
Increasing hydrostatic pressure with greater depths
Viscosity
Buoyancy Correct!
Specific heat
Which of the following treatments will be most effective for warming superficial tissues of the hand?
A. Immersion in a whirlpool at 104 degrees
B. Immersion in standing water at 104 degrees
C. Immersion in fluidotherapy at 104 degrees
D. Immersion in a contrast bath
A. Immersion in a whirlpool at 104 degrees —>Correct!
B. Immersion in standing water at 104 degrees
C. Immersion in fluidotherapy at 104 degrees
D. Immersion in a contrast bath
Exercise in water may be better than dry land training in some instances because of all the following effects EXCEPT?
The work of breathing is increased by 60%, thus increasing the challenge to the respiratory system
There is less risk of exercise induced asthma
There is greater potential for increasing heart rate
Water immersion increases muscle blood flow
The work of breathing is increased by 60%, thus increasing the challenge to the respiratory system
There is less risk of exercise induced asthma
There is greater potential for increasing heart rate
Water immersion increases muscle blood flow———- –>Correct!
Hydrotherapy is used in treating wounds for all of the following effects EXCEPT?
Soften and remove debris from the wound
Remove adherent dressings
To improve circulation
To expedite the closure of fully granulated wounds
Soften and remove debris from the wound
Remove adherent dressings
To improve circulation
To expedite the closure of fully granulated wounds—->Correct!
All of the following statements regarding infection control for immersion hydrotherapy are true EXCEPT
The whirlpool tank and turbine should always be washed and disinfected between uses
The type of antimicrobials used to clean a whirlpool may be determined by the infection control department of a facility
Antimicrobial additives should always be added to the water when a patient with an open wound receives whirlpool treatment
Whirlpools are a potential source of infection for patients with open wounds
The whirlpool tank and turbine should always be washed and disinfected between uses
The type of antimicrobials used to clean a whirlpool may be determined by the infection control department of a facility
Antimicrobial additives should always be added to the water when a patient with an open wound receives whirlpool treatment—->Correct!
Whirlpools are a potential source of infection for patients with open wounds
Which population would LEAST benefit from hydrotherapy for the stated goal?
Patients with central processing problems, to provide proprioceptive input
Patients with poor balance, to reduce the risk of falling
Patients who are obese, to decrease the load on weightbearing joints
Patients who are obese, to accelerate weight and fat loss
Patients with central processing problems, to provide proprioceptive input
Patients with poor balance, to reduce the risk of falling
Patients who are obese, to decrease the load on weightbearing joints
Patients who are obese, to accelerate weight and fat loss ——>Correct!
Immersion in water will?
Increase peripheral edema due to the effects of hydrostatic pressure on cardiovascular and renal function
Increase peripheral edema due to the effects of buyonacy on cardiovascular and renal function
Reduce peripheral edema due to the effects of buyonacy on cardiovascular and renal function
Reduce peripheral edema due to the effects of hydrostatic pressure on cardiovascular and renal function
Increase peripheral edema due to the effects of hydrostatic pressure on cardiovascular and renal function
Increase peripheral edema due to the effects of buyonacy on cardiovascular and renal function
Reduce peripheral edema due to the effects of buyonacy on cardiovascular and renal function
Reduce peripheral edema due to the effects of hydrostatic pressure on cardiovascular and renal function—–>Correct!
Whirlpool water temperature whould never exceed?
104 degrees F
110 degrees F
113 degrees F
126 degrees F
104 degrees F
110 degrees F Correct!
113 degrees F
126 degrees F
Micheal, age 13 has Cerebral Palsy with left hemiparesis. He is ambulatory, highly verbal, and is a good reporter regarding his status. He has had tendon lengthening to allow for increased wrist extension. Upon removal of the cast, the surgical wound is found to be well-healed with a minimally raised scar. He complains of wrist pain and stiffness. Which of the following hydrotherapy treatments would be MOST appropriate?
Whirlpool with cool or cold water
Correct!
Whirlpool with warm or hot water
Non-immersion hydrotherapy to clean the wound
Contrast baths
No hydrotherapy is indicated
Whirlpool with cool or cold water
Whirlpool with warm or hot water —->Correct!
Non-immersion hydrotherapy to clean the wound
Contrast baths
No hydrotherapy is indicated
Millie, age 55 and diabetic, has an open wound with a yellow base on her foot. She sustained injuries to her foot when she dropped a brick on it in her yard 2 months ago. She was referred to PT for wound care. What is the MOST appropriate hydrotherapy treatment?
Whirlpool with cool water
Whirlpool with hot water
Non-immersion technique
Contrast bath
No hydrotherapy indicated
Whirlpool with cool water
Whirlpool with hot water
Non-immersion technique —->Correct!
Contrast bath
No hydrotherapy indicated
A wound vac is an example of negative pressure wound therapy? t/f
true Correct!
false
Match the following terms with the correct definition
Eschar
Exudate
Maceration
Necrotic tissue
purulence
slough
Eschar-dead or scab
Exudate-fluid/serum and WBC
Maceration-softening
Necrotic tissue-dead
purulence-puss
slough-dead tissue separating from viable
