Vocab 1
What is respiratory therapy?
The treatment of patients with breathing and other cardiopulmonary disorders
What is a bronchoscopy?
A diagnostic test in which a flexible tube is inserted into the nose or mouth and through the trachea (windpipe) to view the lungs
What are work responsibilities of a physical therapist (name 2):
- Review patients medical history
- Select appropriate physical tests to evaluate the patient's abilities (test for many factors)
- Develop a treatment plan (restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities)
What is the minimum education requirement of an occupational therapist?
Which type of therapist is expected to have the biggest employment increase?
Physical therapist assistants. Their occupation is expected to increase by 33%.
What is rehabilitation?
The restoration, after a disease or injury, of the ability to function in a normal or near-normal manner
What are the two components addressed in holistic medicine?
Mind and body
Which occupation tests the motor skills and perceptual abilities of a young child entering the school system to discover developmental delays or other problems.
Occupational therapist
At least and associate's degree is needed to become a ____________. A bachelor's degree or master's degree may help in advancement.
Respiratory therapist
__________ typically being their careers in a hospital where they practice clinical skills, see patients of all ages, and become adept at using many types of tools.
Respiratory therapists
What is Spirometry?
A test in which a patient breathes into a machine, the spirometer, to test lung functions
What is polysomnography?
The diagnosis of sleep disorders, which often involve respiratory conditions
______________ therapists press, rub, or otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
Massage
Most ___________ complete a formal training program comprised of both academic classes, and hands-on practice.
Massage therapists
What does APTA stand for?
American Physical Therapy Association
What does modality mean?
Treatment tools, such as hot or cold packs, whirlpools, nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and traction
What is intervention?
Active treatment processes. Such as exercises to improve muscle extension
Spirometry, chest physiotherapy, bronchoscopy, and polysomnography are all tests performed by:
Respiratory therapists
If you want to become a physical therapist you must attain at least a master's degree from a _________ physical therapy program. (hint: think simple)
accredited
The profession of occupational therapy assistant emerged in the ______'s.
a. 1970
b. 1950
c. 1890
d. 1935
1950
What is Chest Physiotherapy?
A variety of techniques used to eliminate secretions, re-expand lung tissue, and promote efficient use of respiratory muscles
Give two examples of modalities:
- Hot/cold packs
- Whirlpools
- Nerve stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Traction (pulling on a part of the body)
____________ work one-on-one with patients to carry out a treatment plan (i.e. stretching exercises):
Physical therapist Assistants
Most occupation therapy assistants need a two year ______________.
a. formal education
b. high school diploma
c. associate's degree
d. master's degree
C. associates degree
What does CAPTE sand for?
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education