This occurs to the blood vessels when cold is applied to an area
A. Dilation
B. Become more permeable
C. Move Closer to the surface of the skin
D. Constriction
D. Constriction
Hot Compress
A. Dry Heat
B. Moist Cold
C. Dry Cold
D. Moist Heat
D. Moist Heat
Able to walk as opposed to being confined to a bed
A. Outpatient
B. Inpatient
C. Paralyzed
D. Ambulatory
D. Ambulatory
A. Constriction
B. Dilation
C. Movement away from the surface of the skin
D. Spasms
B. Dilation
Immobilizes a part of the body
A. Compression hose
B. Cast padding
C. Stockinette
D. Cast
D. Cast
Effects of Applying Cold to an Area
A. Softens exudates
B. Relieves muscle spasms
C. Increases suppuration
D. Prevents Edema
Chemical Hot Pack
A. Moist Heat
B. Dry Heat
C. Dry Cold
D. Moist Cold
B. Dry Heat
Artificial support made of wood or aluminum
A. Splint
B. Brace
C. Sling
D. Crutches
D. Crutches
Reddening of the skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels
A. Erythema
B. Hypoxia
C. Dermatitis
D. Cyanosis
A. Erythema
The most frequent use of a cast
A. Promote healing after surgery
B. Stabilize a joint
C. Immobilize a fracture
D. Correct a congenital defect
Trauma to a joint that causes injury to the ligaments
A. Strain
B. Sprain
C. Bursitis
D. Fracture
B. Sprain
Cold Compress
A. Moist Cold
B. Dry Cold
C. Dry Heat
D. Moist Heat
Individual can release handgrip with this crutch and use hand
A. Axillary crutch
B. Goniometer
C. Quad cane
D. Forearm crutch
The effect of applying heat to an area
A. Promotes healing
B. Prevents swelling
C. Control bleeding
D. Decreases suppuration
A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system
A. Opthamologist
B. Orthopedist
C. Podiatrist
D. Oncologist
B. Orthopedist
An overstretching of a muscle caused by trauma
A. Bruise
B. Strain
C. Hernia
D. Sprain
B. Strain
Chemical Cold Pack
A. Moist Cold
B. Moist Heat
C. Dry Heat
D. Dry Cold
D. Dry Cold
Crutches that are too long can cause this
A. Crutch Palsy
B. Paralysis
C. Bursitis
D. Indigestion
A. Crutch Palsy
Length of time recommended for a heat application
A. 5-15 minutes
B. 30-45 minutes
C. 15-30 minutes
D. 1 hour
C. 15-30 minutes
Caused by a cast pressing against the patient's skin
A. Edema
B. Blisters
C. Pressure Area
D. Dermatitis
C. Pressure Area
A. Localized abscess
B. Bruise
C. Menstrual cramps
D. Muscle Spasm
B. Bruise
Hot Soak
A. Moist Heat
B. Dry Heat
C. Moist Cold
D. Dry Cold
A. Moist Heat
Used by patients who have weakness on one side of the body
A. Walker
B. Four-point gait
C. Cane
D. Wheelchair
C. Cane
Discharge produced by the body's tissues
A. Infection
B. Urticaria
C. Eczema
D. Exudate
D. Exudate
Where most pressure areas occur
A. Bony prominences
B. Thigh
C. Forearm
D. Fingers and Toes
A. Bony Prominences