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RemexFinalReview2of3

CanColl May 2012 Remex Final Review 2 of 3 Dec 2011

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51. What is Van Hoff's Law? The velocity of chemical reactions increases at least 2 times for evrey increase of 10 degrees of temp C
52. What temperature is considered neutral? 94-97 F 34.4 - 36 C
52. What termperature is considered too hot? 110 - 120 = painfully hot! Depends on client's tolerance?
53. How can one combine derivative and retrostasis in the same treatment? Vascular shunt (cold distal and heat prox ) or contrast bath (alternating temps - begin warm - end cold)
54. How does hydrotherapy on an arterial trunk effect the smaller blood vessels fed by it? The same
55. What are the reflex areas of the Kidney/pancreas? Lower 1/3 of sternum - lower thoracic & lumbar
56. How do you respond to a client's negative reaction to hydrotherapy? Stop treatment - wait 3 -4 hours, elevate head if face red, feet if face is pale
57. What stage of injury/healing is heat used for? late subacute or chronic
58. What is heat used for? inc circ, dec MM pain, warm someone up, sedative for anxiety, relaxing, chronic MM tension & spasm, tight of stiff jts, mucous elim, expectoration
59. What is the main effect of heat on circulation? increases circulation
60. What conditions are CI's for heat? Periph vascular disease, artheriosclerosis, pitted edema, MS, heart insufficiency, acute inflammation, recent burns, fever, skin lesions, metal pins, malignancies, hemophilia, over heart, hyper/hypotension, diabetes, kidney dis, nerve deficiency
61. What material is used to fill a hydrocolator pack? silica gel
62. What is the benefit of using a hydrocolator? deep heat and applies weight on the body
63. What is the temperature of a hydrocolator? 75-80 C
64. How does a thermaphore absorb moisture from the air? flannel cover absorbs moisture from the air
65. Why do we use paraffin wax as a treatment? creates a deep moist heat to a specific area - lets heat off slowly - prevents burning
66. What is the temperature of a paraffin wax bath? 48 - 58'
67. How is a paraffin wax bath self-cleaning? It heats up to extreme temp - regularly - kills bacteria
68. What stage of injury/healing is cold used in? acute and early subacute to reduce inflammation
69. What is cold used for? edema, mm pain, guarding/spasm, headaches, migraines, MS, hypothyroidism, diabetes (with caution) fever, mild depression, sluggish digestion, constipation, stimulant, chronic diseases
70. What are the primary effects of cold? vasoconstriction, dec pain & inflammation, inc blood flow to organs (retrostasis), stim tissues,
71. How are the secondary effects of cold much like a relaxation massage? dec pain & inflammation, slow and deepen respiration, slows and strengthens heart rate, uplifts mood and awareness
72. When is cold contraindicated? When client is chilled or cold, bony areas, metal implants, Raynaud's, skin lesions, open wounds, pitted edema, sensory or motor deficiency, sevr hyper/hypotension, diarrhea, prev frostbite, malignancies
73. What is considered the mildest form of hydrotherapy? washings (cold hydro - thin film of water applied and allowed to evaporate)
74. What does CBAN stand for? Cold, Burning, Achy, Numbness
75. What is ice burn? painful red blotches occur just before skin freezes
76. How long should you leave a cold gel pack on for? 15 mins max
77. What are the benefits of a cold mitten friction? improves circ to skin without straining heart - inc resistance to cold, helps with fatigue, improves poor skin tone
78. What time of the day is dry brushing suggested? early in the day - very stimulating make sleep difficult
79. When is a cold compress used? headache prevention, after heat Tx, inflammation
80. What is a heating compress? a cold compress covered with plastic wrap and an insulating layer
81. What additive would help make a cold application stay cold longer? vinegar
82. How do local applications of heat compare to local applications of cold? heat - derivation - vascodilation, cold - retrostasis - vasoconstriction
83. As a general rule - for inflammation - use what type of application? cold
84. What is the definition of a contrast application? alternating hot & cold to cause vascular flush
85. What is the effect of a contrast foot bath on the circulation? greatly inc circ to entire body
86. What is the minimum temperature difference for a contrast application to be effective? 10 degrees
87. What are the four stages of a cold wet sheet wrap? cooling, neutral, superheating, sweating
88. What is meant by the term thermogenic inertia? in the superheating stage - inertia accelerates body and wrap temp to above normal - client must stay hydrated
89. What are the indications for a salt glow? effects are: inc circ, skin tone, removes dead skin, stim nerves & immune system, inc sebaceous gland activity, inc resistance to cold
90. What benefits do the elderly gain from exercising? same as young - combat age-related declines, dec falls, prevent osteoporosis, dec fat, dec arthritic px, improve glucose metabolism, improve mood and social interaction
91. Why is preventing falls an especially important benefit for the elderly? injuries due to falls can hasten the aging process in the elderly
92. How does exercise fight osteoporosis in the elderly? adaptive strengthening of muscles and bones
93. What conditions of the elderly require that extra precautions be taken? arthritis, CVA, COPD, heart disease, recent frac or replacement, Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes, hyper/hypotension (no isometrics), Osteoporosis, MS/Parkinsons, poor balance, sensory/motor deficiency
94. Why is a thorough warm-up needed for clients with arthritis? prepare the joints, ligs, tendons and mm's for movement and stress
95. What precautions must be taken when clients are exercising with hypertension? no isometrics
96. Are seated exercises useful with the elderly? yes - provides extra stability
97. What type of seated exercises can be performed? Any type
98. Why should seated leg exercises be performed one leg at a time? To prevent straining the lower back
99. What types of reinforcement techniques are useful when improving posture? verbal, visual, tactile
100. What is the definition of tactile? feel
55. What are the reflex areas of the stomach? mid thoracic and lumbar spine
55. What are the reflex areas of the liver? lower right chest and upper right abdomen
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