Therapy
Ice bag/pack is an example of what type of healing aid?
If the patient has a fracture, what would their healing time be?
4 to 6 weeks
Which crutch gait is the slowest?
Four-point
What is a CVA?
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Someone's belief about what is right and wrong is called what?
Morals
When applying cold or heat therapy, what individuals might have unusual sensitivity to the local application?
Elderly, children, if open wound, or diabetes mellitus
Main purpose of a cast
Align a fracture until proper healing occurs
When a cane is used, which side of the body should the patient hold the cane?
Strong side (opposite the injury)
what is the abbreviation for a heart attack?
MI (myocardial infarction)
Patient's right to make decisions regarding their personal or individual care is called?
Autonomy
How should chemical packs be stored?
Room temperature
Used to support and immobilize a fracture
Canes are most frequently used for what purpose?
weakness on one side of the body
Hypovolemic shock is caused by?
loss of blood or other body fluids
What type of law affects the public welfare of all people
Criminal law
Cold can be used to prevent what?
Swelling
Define ambulation
The ability to walk
Walkers provide the most support, who is most likely to use a walker?
Geriatric patients (Old people)
Anaphylactic shock is caused by?
An individuals highly allergic substance
What is it called when you knowingly bill for services that were never performed or billing for a higher service when a lesser service was performed?
Fraud
What should you tell your patient not to do with a heating pad?
Lie on the pad, use pins to secure the pad in place, or adjust to a higher setting if the pad no longer feels hot.
What are some cast care instructions you give to a patient?
Keep clean and dry, apply ice directly to the cast.
What is the proper fitting for axillary crutches?
2 fingers can be easily inserted between the crutch and the axilla
What does it mean when someone ingests poison?
The person swallowed it such as ate or drank it (it enters through the GI system)
What is a minor that is allowed to choose their own treatment without parental consent?
Mature minor