S3_L2: Hydrotherapy Flashcards
Match the following
*(unit of measure)
Specific heat (J/g/°C) - Thermal conductivity (cal/sec)/°C/cm)
- 4.19 - 0.0014
- 1.01 - 0.000057
- 4.14 - 24.56
A. Water
B. Air
C. Water:air ratio
- A
- B
- C
Match the following temperature range to its clinical application
°C/°F
1. 0-18/32-64
2. >43/>110
3. 18-26/64-79
4. 40-43/104-110
5. 26-33.5/79-92
6. 37-40/99-104
7. 33.5-35.5/92-96
A. Very cold to cold
B. cool
C. tepid
D. neutral warmth
E. mild warmth
F. Hot
G. Very hot
H. should not be used
- A
- H
- B
- G
- C
- F
- D
Match the following temperature range to its clinical application
°C/°F
1. 35.5-37/96-99
- open wounds, medically-compromised patients, dec. tone
- for exercise, acute
inflammation if can’t tolerate cold - acute inflammation
- inc. mobility of burns
- pain control
- Inc. tissue extensibility, chronic conditions
A. Very cold to cold
B. cool
C. tepid
D. neutral warmth
E. mild warmth
F. Hot
G. Very hot
H. should not be used
- E
- D
- C
- B
- E
- F
- G
modified TRUE OR FALSE:
Archimedes’ principle states that when a body is immersed in fluid at rest, it creates an upward thrust equal to the amount of fluid displaced.
Specific Gravity is the density of material: density of water ratio
TT
Match the following substance to its specific gravity
- 1
- 1.024
- 0.917
- 0.85
- 0.974
- 0.00121
A. Pure water
B. Salt water
C. Ice
D. Air
E. Average human body
F. Subcutaneous fat
- A
- B
- C
- F
- E
- D
modified TRUE OR FALSE:
Resistance is due to Viscosity which is the thickness or resistance to flow of a liquid due to friction between molecules of the liquid.
Pascal’s Law states that a fluid exerts equal pressure on all surfaces of a body at rest at a given depth that is proportionate to the depth of fluid.
TT
The following statements are musculoskeletal effects of hydrotherapy, EXCEPT:
A. Decreased weight-bearing (assistive)
B. Strengthening (resistive)
C. Effects on bone density loss
D. Less fat loss (vs other exercises)
E. None of the above
E
TRUE OR FALSE on CLEANSING EFFECTS of hydrotherapy
Has pressure to remove debris.
Dissolves surfactants and antimicrobials in water.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A
TRUE OR FALSE on CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS of hydrotherapy:
It increases venous circulation, cardiac volume, cardiac output.
It decreases heart rate, systolic BP, rate of O2 uptake (VO2).
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A
The following statements are RESPIRATORY EFFECTS of hydrotherapy, EXCEPT:
A. dec. vital capacity
B. inc. work of breathing
C. dec. exercise-induced asthma
D. inc. lung capacity
E. None of the above
D, inc. lung capacity is not included
Match the following thermal effects of hydrotherapy
- Decreases metabolism
- Pain relief
- Controls inflammation
- Relaxes muscle
- Increases flexibility & tissue extensibility
- Improves circulation
A. Cold water
B. Warm water
- A
- A
- A
- B
- B
- B
modified TRUE OR FALSE about hydrotherapy:
RENAL EFFECTS include Diuresis & inc. Na+ & K+ excretion.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS include Relaxing (warm), & energizing (cool)
TT
modified TRUE OR FALSE on Uses of Hydrotherapy
Can do Water Exercises like Underwater exercises (eg walking, cycling, etc) & Assistive or Resistive exercises.
Can provide Wound Care by Rehydration, softening and debridement of wound.
TT
The following statements are Uses of Hydrotherapy, EXCEPT:
A. Superficial Heating or Cooling using heat transfer by conduction/convection
B. Pain Control by the reduction of weight bearing (eg. OA, knee injuries, etc)
C. Thermal effects
D. Edema Control by the hydrostatic pressure
E. None of the above
E
TRUE OR FALSE on Precautions & Contraindications for Local Immersion (only 1 extremity) Hydrotherapy
CONTRAINDICATIONS include Maceration around a wound & bleeding.
PRECAUTIONS include Impaired sensation & cognition, infection & recent skin grafts.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A
TRUE OR FALSE on exercise pool parameters:
Warm: 34-36°C for low-intensity exercises.
Cool: 26-29°C for more intense exercises.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A
The following statements are Adverse Effects of Hydrotherapy, EXCEPT:
A. Drowning & Asthma exacerbation
B. Burns, Fainting and Bleeding with use of warm/hot water
C. Hyponatremia with extensive wound burns
D. Infection (should add anti-microbials in water)
E. Aggravation of edema in UE (use of warm/hot)
F. None of the above
F