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Medical Charts Flashcards

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How would you explain why you need to take a medical chart to a client?

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I need to take a medical chart because I work with therapeutically active products and electrical therapy. This will allow me to give you an optimum treatment and this ensures that I use the appropriate products that will suit you best.

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What words or phrases should you avoid using when explaining why you need a medical chart to a client?

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Avoid using phrases such as “cause problems” or “electrical equipments or machines”

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What should you note in red on a client chart of a client who has allergies?

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  • Mark what they are allergic to

- List any products that you must avoid which contain the allergen

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What must you ALWAYS do before beginning a treatment on a client who has an anaphylactic allergy?

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Double check the ingredients in any product you are using to make sure it does not contain the allergen.

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What kind of oil is commonly used in skin care and should not be used on someone that has a nut allergy?

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Almond oil

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What kind of products should you use on someone with an allergy to fragrances or perfumes?

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Unscented products

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You would not use a product with royal jelly in it on a client who has what kind of allergy?

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Bee allergy

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Why would you do a waxing patch test?

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If a client is allergic to adhesive

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Why would you do a patch test on a client with multiple allergies?

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Clients who have multiple allergies or if they are unsure of an allergy should have a patch test using your product line to check for reactions with the ingredient list.

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What are contraindications for a client with a UV allergy?

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  • Avoid LED lights
  • Avoid IPL
  • Avoid laser
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What kind of gloves should you avoid and what kind of gloves should you wear instead?

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Latex - due to common latex allergy

Choose vinyl or nitrile instead

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What precautions do you take with a client who has allergies?

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  • Mark chart in red
  • Look at ingredient list
  • Do a patch test if necessary
  • Give samples for the client to try
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What should you mark in red on your client chart if a client has a metal implant? (Contraindications)

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Mark the location of the implant on the chart and state “No indirect electrical therapy”

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What is a special concern for a client with an IUD?

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Electricity may conduct heat in the metal which can cause scarring to the surrounding tissue or it may cause the implant to shift.

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Why can you still do electrical therapy on a client with a titanium implant?

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Titanium is not magnetic and does not conduct electricity.

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If a client has a metal pin in their knee can you still do indirect or direct electrical therapy?

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  • No indirect electricity
  • No direct electricity over the area with the pin
  • Can do direct electricity on other parts of the body
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What should you mark on your chart for a client who is taking medication?

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  • List all medications in the appropriate spot on the chart

- Specific contraindications associated with the use of the drug need to be marked on your chart in red.

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Why would you research medications?

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Medications may be researched for possible side effects such as rashes, acne, hair growth, chloasma, photosensitivity, easy bleeding or bruising.

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What are some examples of medication that should be notes?

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  • Accutane
  • Topical acne medication
  • Blood thinners
  • Steroids
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What are the contraindications for someone who is taking medications that are photosensitive?

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  • No UV therapy

- Avoid LED lights, IPL and laser

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What would you mark in red on a clients chart for a client who has cancer?

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  • Mark if they are currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other treatments
  • State no electrical therapy at all, no UV, no laser, IPL or essential oils
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What are contraindications to cancer?

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  • No electrical therapy at all
  • No UV
  • No laser
  • No IPL
  • No essential oils
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Why would you check cancer medication for side effects?

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Because side effects are numerous and skin sensitivities are common

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Why should you not use essential oils on a client with cancer?

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It could potentially stimulate the cells

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What should you mark in red on clients chart who has an IUD containing copper?
- No indirect or direct electrical therapy
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What are some common side effects of the birth control pill?
- Melasma - Acne - Excessive hair growth - Water retention - Photosensitivity
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What would you advise a client of in regards to sun exposure and tanning beds who is taking birth control?
Potential risk of photosensitivity
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What are the contraindications you would mark in red on a pregnant clients chart?
- No electrical therapy at all | - Do not place client directly on their back
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How would you help make a pregnant client more comfortable?
- Place pillows under her knees
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If a client is pregnant what must you use cautions with? Or if they are nursing?
Essential oils
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What might you notice on a client who is pregnant or recently given birth?
``` Pregnant - Devitalized skin - Acne Recently Given Birth - Hair loss - Chloasma mask - Devitalized skin ```
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What would you mark in red on a client chart for a client who has diabetes?
- No electrical therapy - No paraffin - No cuticle cutting
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What are the additional contraindications to diabetes?
- No hair removal (unless they consult a doctor)
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Why can't you clip a diabetics cuticles?
- Poor circulation | - Higher risk of infection
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Why should you note any diabetic medications?
Insulin may be photosensitive
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What are diabetics prone to?
Infection and poor healing
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What should you mark in red on a client chart of someone with hyperthyroid disease? (contraindications)
- No electrical therapy! | Also no massage around neck region where thyroid gland is located
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What can electrical therapy and massage cause in a client with hyperthyroidism?
A thyroid storm - Rapid heart rate - Increase in blood pressure
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What are symptoms of hyperthyroid disease?
- Weight loss | - Nervousness
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What are symptoms of hypothyroid disease?
- Dehydration of the skin - Hair loss - Weight gain
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/What are the contraindications to high blood pressure?
- No electrical therapy - if uncontrolled (mark in red on chart)
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What are the precautions to high blood pressure?
- Check medication for side effects - Use calming treatments - Use care with active massage - Skin may show redness due to circulation or medication flushing
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What are the contraindications to low blood pressure?
Do not let them sit up too quickly as client may become faint
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What are precautions to a client with low blood pressure?
- Keep hands and feet warm - Prone to poor circulation - Use active treatment, and gentle massage to improve treatment
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What are different ways the skin may demonstrate poor circulation?
- The skin may be pale, have erythrosis, extreme dehydration, or edema - Cold hands and feet - Visible varicose veins - Skin may be slow to heal and prone to infection
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Can you wax over an area with varicose veins?
No
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Why should you avoid rigorous massage on a client with poor circulation?
As circulation increases it may become painful | - Use effleurage only until circulation improves.
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List the precautions and contraindications for a client with heart disease.
Contraindications - No electrical therapy at all (mark in red) Precautions - Keep warm - prone to poor circulation - Check all medication - Clients are often on blood thinners and may bleed or bruise easily - Prone to high blood pressure - Keep clients head elevated if the have shortness of breath
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Can cholesterol deposits be extracted?
They cannot be extracted through normal extractions but can be removed by vasculyse - They resemble very large milia
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What are the contraindications for clients with respiratory conditions?
Mark on chart in red if its necessary to avoid steam
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Why do you need to use cautions with pulverization (steam/sprays) on clients with respiratory conditions?
Some clients may find steam beneficial while others may not - make sure to apply if from a greater distance and stay with the client.
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What do you need to be aware of with a client who has asthma?
Their triggers
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What kind of problems benefit from steam and eucalyptus essential oil?
Sinus issues
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What are some other precautions for clients with respiratory issues?
- Caution with oils and fragrances - the very sensitive or highly asthmatic client may need to be in a separate room - Keep head elevated if they have trouble breathing
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What are contraindications to back pain?
- Avoid areas for massage - mark in red on chart
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What are precautions to clients with back pain?
- Make comfy with pillows under knees to relieve pressure - No massage on area if an injury or whiplash has occurred - Position head for comfort - Check for medications (may be taking anti-inflammatories which this the blood)
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What are some precautions to a client with neck problems?
- No pressure around the neck if whiplash or trauma. Support the neck and use light massage on the area. - If stress - use strong massage with relaxing essential oils
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What should you mark in red on the chart of a client with neck problems?
If problem is the result of an injury or trauma - no massage in the area
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What are contraindications for a client with epilepsy?
Mark in red - no electrical therapy at all, no LED lights, laser or IPL - Can stimulate a seizure
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What are precautions wth massage for a client with epilepsy?
- Do not over activate the circulation with rigorous massage of a client who has epilepsy - Use effleurage movements only
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What is epilepsy?
A central nervous system disorder in which the brain actively becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness.
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What are precautions for a client with headaches?
- Ensure client is comfortable and positioned well - Lower lights - If headaches are a result of trauma use neck problem precautions
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What are some precautions for a client who is hyper nervous?
- Be attentive - Talk through every step with your client - No electrical therapy if client is not relaxed - Provide a very relaxed atmosphere - Sit client up during mask - If claustrophobic, do not use steam or sprays, eye pads, etc.
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What might you notice on a client who has digestive issues?
- Cellulite may be present - Pustules under the cheekbones - Skin very sallow in colour (all things here may also apply to elimination issues)
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If a client has diarrhea what might you notice?
- Skin may be dehydrated | - Sudden weight loss

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