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UA/Micro Ch 22 & 29

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hot compress is an example of   moist therapy  
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thermotherapy   heat therapy  
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hydrotherapy   water therapy  
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cryotherapy   cold therapy  
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device that provides the most stability for ambulation   walker  
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whirlpool is what kind of therapy   hydrotherapy  
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OT works on what type of skills   ADL - activities of daily living (i.e. brushing hair, teeth, zippers, buttons - fine motor skills)  
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what are the risk factors for the development of osteoporosis   being female, family history, low calcium, smoking  
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sprain   trauma to the ligaments and may also involve injury to tendons and muscles  
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strain   injury to muscle due to overuse or over exertion  
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signs and symptoms of dislocation   swelling, deformity, pain and tenderness  
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simple fracture   bone breaks without penetrating the skin  
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hot water bottle is an example of   dry heat modality  
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thermotherapy is used to   promote vasodilation and circulation  
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an ice bag and chemical ice pack are examples of   dry cold modality  
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eversion   turning outward  
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inversion   turning inward  
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what side of the body is a cane used on   strong side  
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where is axillary bar of crutches placed   2-3 finger widths below the axilla  
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temperature of hot water bottle   105-110 degrees  
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bone scan   test that visualizes the distribution of an IV injected radioactive isotope that collects in the bones and joints  
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ambulation   ability to walk and move around freely  
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film imagining is on the decline because of the development of   digital x-ray  
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which position is x-ray beam directed from the front to the back of the body   AP - anteroposterior  
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in which position is a KUB x-ray performed   supine (on back) KUB = kidney, ureter, bladder  
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excessive exposure to radiation from x-rays can lead to   decrease in red and white blood cells, fetal damage, bone marrow damage  
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all personnel who work in close proximity to radiologic equipment should wear this   dosimeter  
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provides a safety barrier for x-rays   lead  
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angiogram examines   blood vessels  
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CT scan   radiological procedure that provides a thin cross-sectional image of the body  
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what can be used as a contrast medium during a radiological procedure   carbon dioxide, iodine, air  
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which procedures use no radiation   MRI and ultrasound  
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what is a contraindication for patients undergoing an MRI   patients with a pacemaker  
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ultrasound study would be used for   detection of gallstones  
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radiation therapy is used to treat   inoperable tumors and areas of the body where a tumor has been removed but a portion may still be present  
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