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Rehab Health Careers Flashcards

1
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what is abduction?

A

moving body part away from midline

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2
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what is adduction?

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moving body part toward midline

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3
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what is flexion?

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bending body part

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4
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what is extension?

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straightening body part

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5
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what is hyperextension?

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excessive straightening of body part

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what is pronation?

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turning body part downward (palm down)

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what is supination?

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turning body part up (palm up)

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what is rotation?

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

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what is circumduction?

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moving in a circle at a joint

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10
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what is opposition?

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touching each finger with tip of thumb

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11
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what is inversion?

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turning body part inward

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what is eversion?

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turning body part outward

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what is dorsiflexion?

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bending backward (bending foot toward knee)

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14
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what is plantar flexion?

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bending forward (straightening foot away from knee)

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15
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what does heat do to blood vessels?

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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

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16
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what does cold do to blood vessels?

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

17
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what are examples of moist cold?

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

18
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what are examples of dry cold?

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

19
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what are examples of moist heat?

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sitz bath & hot soak

20
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what are examples of dry heat?

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warm water bags & heating pads

21
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what does cold applications (cryotherapy) do?

A

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

22
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what does heat applications (thermotherapy) do?

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

23
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what do physical therapist do?

A

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

24
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how do physical therapist treat and their education?

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

25
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what do physical therapy assistant?

A

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

26
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what do orientation & mobility instructor do?

A

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

27
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what do certified orthotist do?

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-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)

28
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what do certified prosthetist do?

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-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

29
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what do occupational therapist do?

A

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

30
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what do occupational therapist use?

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

31
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what do athletic trainer do?

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

32
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what can limited movement cause?

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  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
33
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what do the 4 different ROMS do?

A

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

34
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when are transfer belts contraindicated?

A

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

35
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what can increase a patient’s chance to fall?

A

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

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