Hydrotherapy Test Questions Flashcards
How is hydrotherapy used in massage therapy?
A) Enhances impairment and wellness-based massage treatments
B) Is an important part of self-care for the therapist
C) Used as part of self-care for the patient
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Homeostasis is:
A) When water is at its highest boiling point
B) The body’s attempt at maintaining balance in all functions
C) The measurement of blood against the arterial walls
D) None of the above
B) The body’s attempt at maintaining balance in all functions
The body's core temperature is around: A) 27 degrees B) 37 degrees C) 40 degrees D) 15 degrees
B) 37 degrees
The part of the brain that acts as our thermostat is called the: A) Hypothalamus B) Brain Stem C) Thyroid D) Cerebellum
A) Hypothalamus
Vasoconstriction is: A) A heat conserving mechanism B) Blood vessels expanding in response to heat C) A heat releasing mechanism D) All of the above
A) A heat conserving mechanism
Before using a hydrotherapy application you should:
A) Take a thorough case history
B) CI’s and precautions are taken into consideration
C) Ask for consent
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
You should apply cold therapy to a chilled patient.
A) True
B) False
B) False
The larger the temperature difference between the skin and the modality used, the stronger the effect will be.
A) True
B) False
A) True
Which of the following are examples of heat conserving mechanisms? A) Piloerection B) Shivering C) Perspiration D) A & B
D) A & B
Whether "dipping," painting or using paper towel, how many layers of paraffin wax should you apply? A) 8-10 B) 7-9 C) 4-5 D) 10-12
A) 8-10
The head, face, neck and respiratory passages are reflexively connected to the? A) Elbow B) Feet C) Head D) Sacrum
B) Feet
Which of the following are considered a fomentation? A) Paraffin wax B) Hydrocollator pack C) Ice pack D) A & B E) None of the above
D) A & B
Which of the following uses would be contraindicated for a hot foot bath?
A) To ease tired achy feet
B) To reduce a headache
C) To reduce swelling in an acute ankle sprain
D) To warm a chilled client
C) To reduce swelling in an acute ankle sprain
If you are an excellent therapist you can confidently control the client’s response to any hydrotherapy modality.
A) True
B) False
B) False
The presences of wires, pins and staples etc is an absolute general contraindication to a heat treatment.
A) True
B) False
B) False
Which of the following is NOT a local contraindication for hydrotherapy? A) Gangrene B) Open wound/lesion C) During radiation therapy D) Fever
D) Fever
Which of the following is an example of a local caution to hydrotherapy? A) Absent or altered sensation B) Raynaud's disease C) Severe varicosities D) All of the above E) None of the above
D) All of the above
When a client has an unexpected and undesirable response to a hydrotherapy treatment, this is considered? A) A general contraindication B) A local caution C) A negative reaction D) A general caution
C) A negative reaction
General rules of hydrotherapy application include which of the following?
A) Always adapt the treatment to the patient
B) Stay with the patient throughout the treatment
C) “As warm as necessary, as cold as possible”
D) All of the above are true
E) Rules are made for breaking!
D) All of the above are true
Which of the following are considered assessment tools, pre-treatment for a hydro modality? A) Skin discrimination test B) Patch test C) Nail bed test D) All of the above E) None of the above
D) All of the above
Full body hydrotherapy treatments tend to be very sedating , therefore the cardiovascular history of the patient is not concerning.
A) True
B) False
B) False
The maximum acceptable heart rate during a full body heat treatment is 170 minus the age of the patient.
A) True
B) False
A) True
Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication for full body hydrotherapy treatments.
A) True
B) False
B) False
Heating compresses begin at cold temperatures and are therefore indicated for acute, subacute and chronic injuries.
A) True
B) False
B) False
Contrast applications are much more effective at increasing local circulation in a tissue area than heat or cold alone.
A) True
B) False
A) True
Your patient has access to a hot whirlpool and a sauna at her local gym. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) For all patients, the level of the water in a hot whirlpool should always be below the heart
B) Alternating between a sauna and a cool or cold shower can improve recovery from workouts and physical activity plus alleviate symptoms of DOMS
C) The whirlpool utilizes the water resistance and hydrostatic pressure
D) B & C
D) B & C
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding saunas?
A) The sauna rule of etiquette says “if you bring beer, you are expected to share”
B) The sauna is always adapted to the person with the most experience
C) The sauna is a heated dry environment that facilitates perspiration, evaporation and detoxification
D) A sauna should last around 6 hours with most of the time spent in the heat with several brief air breaks
C) The sauna is a heated dry environment that facilitates perspiration, evaporation and detoxification
