Rehab Health Careers

Question 1

what is abduction?

Answer 1

moving body part away from midline

Question 2

what is adduction?

Answer 2

moving body part toward midline

Question 3

what is flexion?

Answer 3

bending body part

Question 4

what is extension?

Answer 4

straightening body part

Question 5

what is hyperextension?

Answer 5

excessive straightening of body part

Question 6

what is pronation?

Answer 6

turning body part downward (palm down)

Question 7

what is supination?

Answer 7

turning body part up (palm up)

Question 8

what is rotation?

Answer 8

moving body part around its own axis (turning head side to side)

Question 9

what is circumduction?

Answer 9

moving in a circle at a joint

Question 10

what is opposition?

Answer 10

touching each finger with tip of thumb

Question 11

what is inversion?

Answer 11

turning body part inward

Question 12

what is eversion?

Answer 12

turning body part outward

Question 13

what is dorsiflexion?

Answer 13

bending backward (bending foot toward knee)

Question 14

what is plantar flexion?

Answer 14

bending forward (straightening foot away from knee)

Question 15

what does heat do to blood vessels?

Answer 15

heat causes blood vessels to dilate (vasodilation), which eases pain by allowing blood to carry away fluids that cause pain & inflammation and more blood to area (more O2 and nutrition) for healing

Question 16

what does cold do to blood vessels?

Answer 16

blood vessels constrict (vasoconstriction), which decreases swelling b/c fewer fluids present and it numbs pain

Question 17

what are examples of moist cold?

Answer 17

cold compresses/soaks/packs (more penetrating than dry cold)

Question 18

what are examples of dry cold?

Answer 18

ice bags/collars, hypothermia blanket (used to reduce high temp.)

Question 19

what are examples of moist heat?

Answer 19

sitz bath & hot soak

Question 20

what are examples of dry heat?

Answer 20

warm water bags & heating pads

Question 21

what does cold applications (cryotherapy) do?

Answer 21

relieve pain, reduce swelling, reduce body temp, and control bleeding

Question 22

what does heat applications (thermotherapy) do?

Answer 22

relieve pain, increase drainage, stimulate healing, increase circulation, combat infection, relieve muscle spasms, and increase muscle mobility

Question 23

what do physical therapist do?

Answer 23

restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities after disease/injury/loss of part

Question 24

how do physical therapist treat and their education?

Answer 24

tx: exercise, massage, and application of cold/heat/water/light/electricity/ultrasound
ED: Master’s degree and license in all states

Question 25

what do physical therapy assistant?

Answer 25

help PT assisting with mobility, relieving pain, and preventing/limiting permanent physical disabilities ED: 2 yr (Associate)

Question 26

what do orientation & mobility instructor do?

Answer 26

help visually impaired, blind, and deaf individuals move independently methods: guide dogs, canes, sensors, & electronic travel aid ED: bachelor degree minimum & master degree preferred

Question 27

what do certified orthotist do?

Answer 27

-provide services for pt. w/ disabling conditions of limb/spine -design, fabricates, and fits braces/strengthening apparatus -supervise personnel and lab activities necessary to develop new devices for straightening distorted part (orthosis)

Question 28

what do certified prosthetist do?

Answer 28

-provide care to pt with client with partial/total limb loss or who use artificial limb -design, make material selection, production, instructor on use, and eval. of appliance

Question 29

what do occupational therapist do?

Answer 29

help pt. reach highest level of independent living by overcoming physical injury/birth defects/aging/developmental & emotional problems

Question 30

what do occupational therapist use?

Answer 30

prosthetic device, walkers, wheelchair, canes, crutches, and splints

Question 31

what do athletic trainer do?

Answer 31

work under supervision of team physician in variety of amateur/professional sports

Question 32

what can limited movement cause?

Answer 32

1. contracture 2. muscle/joint function decrease 3. circulatory impairment 4. mineral loss 5. other problems: poor appetite, constipation, UTIs, respiratory problems, and hypostatic pneumonia

Question 33

what do the 4 different ROMS do?

Answer 33

Active: strengthen muscles, maintain joint function & movement, and prevent deformities Active Assistance: same as Active Passive: maintain joint & prevent deformities but no strengthen Resistive: increase strength and endurance

Question 34

when are transfer belts contraindicated?

Answer 34

pt w/ ostomy, gastrostomy, abdominal pacemaker, severe cardiac/respiratory disease, fractured ribs, pregnant, and recent surgery on lower chest/abdomen

Question 35

what can increase a patient's chance to fall?

Answer 35

increased age, poor vision, confusion, frequent urine/stool, sedation meds