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Positioning & Career Profiling Flashcards

1
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Used to examine spine or back

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prone

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2
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Used to facilitate breathing

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Fowlers

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3
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Used for vaginal exams

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lithotomy

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4
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The patient is lying flat on their back

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horizontal recumbent (supine)

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5
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The patient is in circulatory shock

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Trendelenburg

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6
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Straps are used to secure position

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jackknife

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7
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This position is similar to the lithotomy, however, it has no straps

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dorsal recumbent

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8
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The patient is lying on their left side and is tilted downward

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Sims

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9
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alignment

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how the head, shoulders, spine, hips, knees, and ankles relate and line up with each other

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10
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incontinent

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unable to control excretions

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11
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contracture

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the shortening of a muscle resulting in a permanent extension of a joint caused by lack of movement

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12
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What are three ways to prevent pressure ulcers?

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providing good skincare, frequent turning and positioning to avoid pressure on irritated areas, and prompt cleaning of urine and feces

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13
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What three areas are prone to pressure ulcers?

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heels, elbows, hips, and spine base (bony areas)

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14
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How often should patients be turned?

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every 2 hours

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15
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What are three benefits to turning a patient?

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improves circulation, provides muscle exercise, and decreases pulmonary congestion

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16
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dangling position

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patients dangle their legs in a sitting position before moving to a standing positions

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17
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foot drop

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inability to raise the front part of the foot; common contracture; prevented by maintaining foot at a right angle

18
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What is the difference between the four levels of a pressure ulcer?

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1: discoloration
2: abrasions, bruises, or open sores
3: deep open crater
4: damage extends into muscle, tendon, and bone tissues

19
Q

The cane should be level with the top of the femur.

A

True

20
Q

The patient should lift their walker and make their front legs even with their toes.

A

False; back legs

21
Q

A medical professional should walk on the unaffected side of a patient.

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False; affected side

22
Q

How should crutches be adjusted?

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Crutches should be adjusted 2-3 inches from the axillary area (armpit) to prevent nerve damage

23
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What should be checked on walkers?

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The rubber bottom should be checked on walkers.

24
Q

A 75-year-old female has just recovered from CVA (stroke), is weak on the left side, and needs a full evaluation.

A

Physical Therapist

25
Q

A five-year-old male with autism will attend a group class for emotional and social health.

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Recreational Therapist

26
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A 32-year-old veteran is injured on duty and ends up losing a limb.

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Orthotist/Prosthetist

27
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A 48-year-old marathon runner has just recovered from a cardio bypass.

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Exercise Physiologist

28
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A senior high school football player complains of a twisted ankle during a game.

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Athletic Trainer

29
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A 12-year-old female with low vision receives training at school.

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Occupational Therapist or Assistant

30
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A 5-year-old with a history of cerebral palsy uses a walker and receives strength training three times a week.

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Physical Therapist or Assistant

31
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A 35-year-old prisoner with a TBI history needs evaluations for self-care activities and independence.

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Occupational Therapist

32
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Moving arm in a circle

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circumduction

33
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Moving body part towards the midline

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adduction

34
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Straightening body part

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extension

35
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Turning body part downward

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pronation

36
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Turning body part inward

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inversion

37
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Moving body part away from the midline

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abduction

38
Q

Turning head side to side

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rotation

39
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bending a body part

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flexion

40
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Turning body part upward

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supination

41
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Turning body part outward

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eversion

42
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Touching thumb to other fingers

A

opposition

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