Superficial Heat

Question 1

The primary effect of superficial heat is _____ (an increase in temperature)

Answer 1

Hyperthermia

Question 2

A calming effect can be called ____

Answer 2

Analgesic

Question 3

Mild sedation of sensory nerves may occur in heat therapy through the formation of _____

Answer 3

Enkephalins

Question 4

______ Law states that for every increase of 10 degrees C, the oxidation rate is increased 2-3 times.

Answer 4

Van’t Hoff’s

Question 5

For every degree F of body temperature increase there is an increase in pulse by __ beats per minute

Answer 5

10

Question 6

Scars, acute skin conditions (rashes, sunburn, gangrene), malignant neoplasm in the area, bleeding tendency, active cases of TB, and over localized edema are general ______ to heat treatment

Answer 6

Contraindications

Question 7

A hot pack would be an example of what type of heat transfer?

Answer 7

Conduction

Question 8

A whirlpool would be an example of what type of heat transfer?

Answer 8

Convection

Question 9

____ is when an outside source of energy is converted into heat. The primary sources are electricity and mechanical.

Answer 9

Conversion

Question 10

Name two examples of conversion heat:

Answer 10

1. Microwave

2. Diathermy

Question 11

In ____, heat is transferred between two separate objects without heating the air in between.

Answer 11

Radiation

Question 12

Give two examples of radiation heat transfer:

Answer 12

1. The sun

2. Infrared therapy

Question 13

T/F: Never apply heat to an acute condition

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

The normal thermal range for heat therapy is __-__ degrees F.

Answer 14

110-115

Question 15

____ are the most commonly used heat modality

Answer 15

Hot moist packs

Question 16

A commercial water tank, called a _____, is filled with water which is maintained at a temp of 150-170 degrees F. Silica filled canvas packs are kept in the tank to keep hot.

Answer 16

Hydrocollator

Question 17

There should be a minimum of __ layers of towels between the hot moist pack and the patient

Answer 17

6

Question 18

One “hot pack cover” is worth __ towel layers

Answer 18

4

Question 19

Treatment time for hot moist packs?

Answer 19

20-30 minutes

Question 20

____ hot packs are made of a wool blanket that has been soaked in hot water. They can be placed directly on the tissue to be treated.

Answer 20

Kenny

Question 21

“Reheater” packs are also called ____. (Electrical-similar to at home heating pad, or chemical, are the two types)

Answer 21

Thermophore packs

Question 22

Heating pads should not be used for at least ___ hours after the initial injury

Answer 22

72!

Question 23

____ infrared is just like a heat lamp producing heat from a bulb.

Answer 23

Luminous

Question 24

Infrared therapy should be used for __-__ minutes

Answer 24

20-30

Question 25

This therapy consists of a melted substance maintained at 125-130 degrees F in a heated container.

Answer 25

Paraffin baths

Question 26

How many times does the patient dip the area to be treated in the paraffin bath (allowing the wax to harden between each dip)?

Answer 26

7 times

Question 27

____ is primarily used for treatment of dermatological problems, such as acne and psoriasis. The primary effect is photochemical

Answer 27

Ultraviolet therapy

Question 28

____ units are dry whirlpools consisting of particles of ground up corn cobs circulated by a high power blower. The particles take on characteristics of a low viscous fluid as the air is circulated through the tank.

Answer 28

Fluidotherapy