Week 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Hydrotherapy
A
Treatment in which water is used
2
Q
Thermotherapy
A
Treatment in which heat is used
3
Q
Cyanosis
A
Bluish discoloration of the skin due to the lack of oxygen
4
Q
Diastolic Blood Pressure
A
The residual pressure in the arteries when the heart is between beats
5
Q
Systolic Blood Pressure
A
The pressure against the artery walls caused by the heart pumping
6
Q
Dislocation
A
A complete displacement of a bone or joint
7
Q
Subluxation
A
Incomplete or partial displacement of a bone at a joint
8
Q
Ecchymosis
A
Escape of blood into the tissue under the skin; bruising
9
Q
Edema
A
Collection of fluid in connective tissues; swelling
10
Q
Cryotherapy
A
Treatment in which cold is used
