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Chapter 20-21
CMA Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the term for the kneecap? | Patella |
| A disorder characterized by muscle pain, fatigue, and " TENDER POINTS " on the legs, hips, back,arms, shoulders, and neck is called what? | Fibromyalgia |
| What is the upper arm bone called ? | Humerus |
| what is a fracture when the bone is broken but the skin is still intact ? | Closed |
| An abnormal side to side ( S or C ) curvature that could be in the thoracic and lumbar region of the back is defined as what ? | Scoliosis |
| Is defined as turning the palm upward | Supination |
| The baby was born with six fingers on her right hand. What condition does she has ? | Polydactyly |
| Overstretching or overuse of a muscle or tendon is defined a what ? | Strain |
| A bone that is completely displaced from the joint is defined as what ? | Dislocation |
| A partial or incomplete dislocation of the joint is defined as what ? | subluxation |
| A soft disk between the vertebrae, slips out out of place and ruptures . What condition does this describe ? | Herniated Disk |
| What condition involves one or more malformed vertebrae and the only indication may be abnormal cluster of hair, a small dimple, or a birthmark on the infant's back | Spina Bifida Occulta |
| Non-stretchy fiber like tissues replaces normal tissues, causing limited range of motion at the joint is defined as what | Contracture |
| A patient who has an inflammation of the sacs of fluid that cushions the joints has what condition ? | Bursitis |
| What is the medication classification of ibandronate ( Boniva ) | Osteoporosis |
| What position is defined as toe down movement of the foot at the ankle? | Planter Flexion |
| What condition is treated with colchicine ? | Gout |
| A fracture that does not break through the skin is called what ? | Simple |
| The areas where the bone growth normally occurs, are defined as the what | Epiphyseal Plates |
| Inflammation of a bursa is called ? | Bursitis |
| What muscle is used to abduct the upper arm? | Deltoid |
| With Age, joint become stiffer and less flexible, muscle mass decreases, resulting in a loss of strength and endurance. Determined if both statements are true or false. If on is true or the other is false determine which is which? | Both Statements are true |
| What is the medication classification of infliximab ( Remicade ) ? | Tumor - necrosis factor inhibitor |
| A CLIA - Waived blood test that measures a substance that one produced in the liver and increases with inflammation is known as what? | CRP |
| Which muscle closes the eyes ? | Orbicularis Oculi |
| What is the medication classification of carisoprodol ( Soma ) | Muscle Relaxant |
| What is the medication Classification of alendronate ( Fosamax, Binosto ) ? | Osteoporosis ( Bisphosphonate ) |
| Flexible connective tissues that covers the ends of many bones at the joint is called what? | Cartilage |
| Which muscle expands the chest cavity during inspiration? | Diaphragm |
| The normal movement allowed by the joint is defined as what ? | Range of Motion |
| What is the test measures the calcium and other minerals in the bone ? | DEXA Scan |
| A physician who diagnoses and treat patients in the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty is called what ? | Physiatrist |
| What is the role is a medical assistant when assisting a provider with the examination ? | Vitals, Medical History, Allergy Medication list, Complete Assessment . |
| Which muscle group flexes the knee ? | Hamstring's Group |
| How long is heat therapy applied for ? | 15 mins - 20 mins |
| What condition would be treated with cold treatment? | Shin, Splints, Fractures |
| Which condition would be treated with cold treatment? | Vasodilation |
| True Or False - "Vasodilation does not occur with cold therapy | False |
| You need to apply an elastic bandage to a 32yr olds left lower leg. What size would you apple ? | 3 inches |
| What device is used to support and immobilize a casted arm? | Sling |
| Fractures and shin splints would not be treated with heat therapy ? | False |
| What crutch gait is used when partial weight bearing or non-weight bearing is indicated ? | Three point crutch gait |
| Which part of RICE therapy, would include applying a cold pack up to 8 times a day ? | ( I ) |
| Decreases circulation to the area does not occur with heat therapy ? | False |
| What is the correct technique to use when fitting axillary crutches ? | Hands should be on the hand grip, The elbows should be bent 30 to 45 degrees |
| Paraffin bath uses melted paraffin and mineral oil warned to about what degrees? | 125 F Degrees |
| What is considered a dry application ? | Hot & Cold compression |
| What technique focuses in the relationship between the spine and the function of the body ? | Chiropractic care |
| What is another name for quad cane ? | Four tip cane |
| What technique involves inserting fine needles into specific site on the body ? | Acupuncture |
| Jane injured her foot and needs to remain off it. She doesn't want to use crutches. What type of walker would be an alternative assistant device for ? | Knee walker |