Cardiovascular/Nervous
What is the definition of an an aneurysm?
permanent bulge in the wall of the heart or blood vessel.
This is known as a lateral curvature of the spine.
Scoliosis
True or false, MRSA is a type of methecillin resistant staph infection.
This can be described as an involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle.
spasm or cramp
What is the best definition of an autoimmune disease?
When the immune system mistakes healthy tissue and attacks it as if it is a pathogen.....etc
True or false, Obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar, depression and anxiety are considered nervous system pathologies.
True
In this medical condition aka flat feet, the foot arches that supply shock absorption.
pes planus
What does the word anaphylaxis mean?
What medication(s) could be used to treat this condition?
Severe, possible life threatening allergic reaction.
Epipen
What are the differences in a sprain and a strain?
sprain=ligaments
Strain=tendons or muscles
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder, what symptoms can occur in an individual with lupus.
Bodywide inflammatory antoimmune disease. Skin inflammation, rashes, digestive upsets, anemia, fatigue, dryskin, mouth ulcers, swelling, weight loss, depression, pain...etc
If a client is experiencing peripherial neuropathy what factors need to be taken into consideration when planning their massage session?
Working within the client's pain tolerance, if the symptoms get worse then readjust..etc
"Sway back" normally occurs in this section of the spine and has a proper name called ___________________.
lumbar, hyperlordosis
A client has chronic sinusitis but would still like to come in for a massage. What type of accomodations should you make for this client?
Accomodate them for side lying or inclined supine position.
What are the differences in carapl tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome?
Carpal tunnel occurs in the wrist and is an impigment of the median nerve, and includes numbness of the thumb, index and middle finger.
Thoracic outlet occurs with similar symptoms to carpal tunnel but numbness in middle, ring and pinky finger, and is an impigment of the brachail plexus.
What does -Oma mean?
What is a lymphoma?
What is a lipoma?
tumor/cancer
lymphatic cancer/tumor
fat tumor
What is the difference is an embolism and a thrombus?
embolism has traveled, thrombus is a lodged blood clot
What is another word for gait?
Ambulation
If a client seeks a massage but discloses they have an animal parasite, lice or mice, what should be done with regards to scheduling the client?
The client should be seen by their doctor and rescheduled until they are free of the parasite.
loss of ROM at the sholder without pain.
In what ways can a fever be benefitial for the body?
what is another medical term for fever?
Warming up of the body temperature can mean that viruses/bacteria are being killed off.
Pyrexia
define hypertension. What number is considered hypertensive?
high blood pressure, 140/90
What type of postural deviation is associated with an individual who has a "hunched back"? And what area of the spine does this deviation occur?
Hyperkyphosis, thoracic
If a client has acne on their back but only a few spots, what is the best way to procede?
procede and treat it as a local contraindication, working around the open acne....
false
Based on simple medical terminology, what does fibromyalgia mean.
fiber, muscle pain