Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Modalities > Midterm > Flashcards

Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

what are contraindications to cryotherapy?

A

(1) Cold sensitivity / intolerance (cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, Raynaud’s phenomenon, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria)
(2) compromised circulation
(3) peripheral vascular disease
(4) areas of nerve regeneration
(5) pregnancy (L/S and abdominal region)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what are precautions to cryotherapy?

A

(1) HTN
(2) aversion to cold
(3) thermoregulatory disorders
(4) over superficial nerves
(5) open wounds
(6) areas of poor sensation
(7) poor cognition
(8) very young or very old

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

why can cryotherapy cause an increased BP?

A

causes local vasoconstriction of the arterioles which can increased BP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what temperature should a cold pack be at for cryotherapy treatment? what should the total treatment time be?

A

(1) <32 degrees

(2) 20-30 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what temperature should the water be in a cold compression device for cryotherapy treatment? what should the total treatment time be?

A

(1) 50 degrees

(2) 10-20 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what temperature should the water be for a cold whirlpool for cryotherapy treatment? what should the total treatment time be?

A

(1) extremity: 50-65 degrees
(2) whole body: 65-80 degrees
(3) 10-20 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what temperature should an ice massage be for cryotherapy treatment? what should the total treatment time be?

A

(1) <32 degrees

(2) 5-10 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what temperature should an ice bag be at for cryotherapy treatment? what should the total treatment time be?

A

(1) <32 degrees

(2) 20-30 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

how should vapocoolant spray be applied for cryotherapy treatment?

A

3-5 slow sweeps; held 12 inches away when applying

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what are contraindications to therapeutic heat?

A

(1) decreased sensation to heat
(2) vascular insufficiency
(3) hemorrhage
(4) burns
(5) infection / open wounds / inflammation
(6) cancer
(7) areas where biofreeze agents were recently applied
(8) pregnancy
(9) skin rashes / recent grafts (for paraffin)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what are precautions to cryotherapy?

A

(1) impaired circulation
(2) thermoregulatory diseases
(3) DVT
(4) subacute / chronic edema
(5) scar tissue and recently healed wound (paraffin)
(6) impaired cognition
(7) very young / very old

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

how many layers are required for a MHP? what should the hydrocollator temperature be set at?

A

(1) 6-8 layers PRONE (towel counts as one layer, thick wrap counts as two)
8-10 layers SUPINE
(2) 158-167 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

how many layers of paraffin wax should be applied for treatment? what temperature should the wax be set at?

A

(1) 8-10 layers

(2) 113-129 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what temperature should the water be for a warm whirlpool for a theraputic heat treatment?

A

102-118 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what are contraindications to compression?

A

(1) acute pulmonary edema
(2) CHF
(3) recent or acute DVT
(4) acute fracture
(5) uncontrolled HTN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what are precautions to compression?

A

(1) recent skin graft
(2) acute local dermatological infections
(3) impaired sensation
(4) cognitive impairment

17
Q

what are the two main types of compression?

A

(1) elastic wraps

2) intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC

18
Q

what parameters should be followed for the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)?

A

(1) 30-70 mmHg (40-50 mmHg more common in clinic)
(2) 1:1 inflation to deflation ratio
(3) 20-60 minutes of total treatment time

19
Q

what amount of poundage should be used to cervical traction treatment? what degree if cervical flexion should be used?

A

(1) 10-25 lbs
(2) C1-C2: 0-5 degrees
(3) C3-C4: 10-20 degrees
(4) C5-C7: 25-30 degrees

20
Q

how long should traction treatment be applied for static and intermittent interventions?

A

(1) static: 5-8 minutes

2) intermittent: 10-20 minutes (1:1 ratio

21
Q

what conditions would static treatment using traction be optimal?

A

(1) HNP

(2) muscle hypertonicity

22
Q

what conditions would intermittent treatment using traction be optimal?

A

(1) stenosis
(2) DDD
(3) facet joint hypomobility

23
Q

what amount of poundage should be used to lumbar traction treatment?

A

1/3 to 1/2 the patient’s body weight

24
Q

what are contraindications to traction?

A

(1) acute C/S trauma (whiplash)
(2) connective tissue diseases
(3) rheumatological disorders (ex. RA)
(4) joint instability
(5) ankylosing spondylitis
(6) osteoporosis / penia
(7) hx of steroid use
(8) post surgical stabilization or decompression, spine implants (discs)
(9) pregnancy (L/S)
(10) spinal malignancies
(11) non-mechanical pain

25
Q

what are precautions to traction?

A

(1) claustrophobia
(2) COPD
(3) pregnancy (C/S)

26
Q

why is cervical traction a precaution for pregnant women?

A

during pregnancy, the relaxin hormone is prevalent causing significant ligament laxity

27
Q

what are contraindications to ultrasound?

A

(1) cancer
(2) pregnancy / reproductive organs
(3) anterior neck
(4) myositis ossificans
(5) DVT / thrombophlebitis
(6) pacemaker
(7) impaired sensation
(8) acute skin injury / epiphyseal plates (Contraindication for continuous but precautions for pulsed)

28
Q

what are precautions to ultrasound?

A

(1) plastic /. cemented implants
(2) spinal cord
(3) superficial or regenerating nerves
(4) areas of infection

29
Q

what is the difference between 1 MHz and 3 MHz US? how deep do each reach?

A

(1) 1 MHz reaches 6cm

(2) 3 MHz reaches 2.5cm

30
Q

what parameters should be used for A-Thermal Ultrasound?

A
  • Duty Cycle: 20% or LESS
  • Frequency: 1 or 3 MHz (depending upon depth of tissues)
  • Intensity: 0.5 - 2 W/cm2
  • Total Treatment Time: 5-10 minutes
31
Q

what parameters should be used for Thermal Ultrasound?

A
  • Duty Cycle: >20% (100% continuous preferred)
  • Frequency: 1 or 3 MHz (depending upon depth of tissues)
  • Intensity: 0.5 - 2 W/cm2
  • Total Treatment Time: 10 minutes
32
Q

how large should the treatment area be for US?

A

2-4x the ERA

33
Q

what is the average BNR of an ultrasound unit?

A

5-6

Modalities (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions