Medical Terminology
Cardio means...
Heart
Ethics are...
Internal morals or standards that govern an individuals actions
A tendon connects
Muscle to bone
Quadriplegia and Paraplegia are types of...
Spinal Cord Injuries
Heat therapy is used to treat ...
chronic pain, muscle stiffness, promoting healing in soft tissues
Derm means...
Skin
Malfeasance is...
Performance of an improper act that results in harm to the patient
What are the eight carpal bones?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Trapezium, Pisiform, Triquetrum, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
Tremors are a common sign of ...
Parkinson's Disease
Massage therapy is a type of ....
Soft tissue mobilization
Gastro means...
Stomach
When a patient is refused permission to leave the hospital, ________ is committed.
False Imprisonment
What does a pivot joint do?
Allows for spinal rotation around its axis
Fever, lethargy, bone pain, and swelling in the affected area are all symptoms of...
Osteomyelitis
When should you use Hydrotherapy?
When the patient needs reduced pressure on joints (ie: joint pain, recovery from bone surgery)
A doctor who specializes in blood disorders
Abandonment
Where is the sternocleidomastoid muscle located?
The neck. (Aids in the movement of the neck to turn or tilt the head)
Slow-healing wounds, fatigue in the calves, burning or aching pain that worsens when lying flat, and discolored skin are all symptoms of ...
Peripheral Artery Disease
The gate control theory is why _____ works
TENS (transcutaneous elcetrical nerve stimulation)
What is Hemiparesis
Paralysis of one side of the body
A chain smoker comes into the emergency room complaining of a chronic cough, chest tightness, and fatigue. The doctor writes this off as a smoker's cough and sends them home. What law did this doctor breach?
Unintentional Tort, Negligence
(Patient has COPD)
Name all the sensory organs
Skin, Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Nose
Tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, ascending extremity weakness, difficulty walking, facial weakness, and shortness of breath are all symptoms for ...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Pain relief focused on the fascia is ...
Myofascial Release