Thermal

Question 1

1 Paraffin
2 Ice massage
3. Moist heat (MHP)
4. Cold (CP)

Answer 1

1. 126-134
2. 32
3. 158-167
4. 32-41

Question 2

Clinical requirements:
1. Paraffin
2.MHP
3. CP
4 L.M.

Answer 2

1. Thermostatic control
2. Bell, hydrocolator, timer, and pads
3. Packs, towels, freezer with thermometer
4. Water, towels, blanket

Question 3

Layers:
1 MHP
2 CP

Answer 3

1. 6-8 towels=1 terri=2
2. To pt tolerance
3. 6-10 each more shallow to see lines

Question 4

Paraffin/mineral oil ratio?

Answer 4

6:1 or 7:1

Question 5

Times:

1. Paraffin
2. MHP
3. CP
4. IM

Answer 5

1. 10-15 mins (8 mins reqd for medicare)
2. on 20 off10 30 mins to reheat 30 mins
3. 10-20 mins Q2hrs
4. 5-10 mins

Question 6

MHP positioning

Answer 6

For comfort. Chairs must have a back and no wheels

Question 7

What do you before any thermal modality?

Answer 7

Explain it, give reasoning for it, and get consent (informed consent)

Question 8

What do you do with MHP after 5 mins?

Answer 8

Check back, ask pt if it is too hot, check the area for sings of burning.

Question 9

What precautions should you take with all thermal modalities?

Answer 9

Remove jewelry and an clothing that is appropriate to remove.

Question 10

What is a precaution with paraffin?

Answer 10

Don’t touch the sides or bottom of the tank.