Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Law
Patient Prep
Therapeutic Modalities
Medical Terminology
Medical Pre/Suffix
100
What does articular cartilage do?
It provides protection for the bone ends and helps with smooth movement of the joints
100
HIPAA stands for...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
100
A patient should be transferred towards their...
Strong side
100
Why is cryotherapy used?
To reduce swelling and inflammation
100
Definition of arthritis:
Inflammation of a joint
100
Arthr/o
Joint
200
A Greenstick FX is most common in....
Children/adolescents
200
Which law protects you when acting within your means in an emergency situation?
Good Samaritan law
200
What should be used for a safe transfer of a patient
A slide board and a gait belt
200
A 4-prong cane is best suited for a patient with what condition?
Parkinson's
200
What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
200
-dynia
Pain
300
Palpate the tibial tuberosity
(Correct palpation)
300
Negligence is...
Failing to follow the recognized standard of care
300
When using parallel bars, a patient will start in what position?
A seated position
300
What type of thermo therapy is best used for arthritis in the carpals?
Paraffin bath
300
An autoclave uses:
Distilled water
300
-gravida
Pregnancy
400
What is a Slater-Harris FX?
A fracture of the epiphyseal (growth plate) in children
400
Malpractice is...
Failing to follow the recognized standard of care which causes harm to the patient
400
What are the 3 types of assisted device gait patterns?
2-point, 3-point, 4-point
400
What does TENS stand for?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
400
Patient lies with their shoulders parallel to their hips and spine straight
Prone positioning
400
Peri-
Surrounding/Around
500
What is a good example of a sesamoid bone?
Patella
500
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational safety and health administration
500
What is the ultimate goal of any exercise program? (5)
Increase strength, mobility, flexibility, relaxation, and coordination
500
Properly demonstrate a sit to stand:
500
What do osteoblasts do?
Build up bone
Form bone cells
Form collagen fibers
500
End, Endo
Within
600
The Pectoralis Major does what actions? (Must name both)
Adduction & Internal rotation
600
What does SOAP stand for? What goes in each section:
Subjective: What the patient says
Objective: What the clinician does, sees, palpates
Assessment: Diagnosis
Plan: Next steps, plan of action
600
What commands are important when helping a patient focus on what needs to be done?
Verbal commands
600
Demonstrate proper 4 point gait:
600
Translate:
A pt is seen by a PT for cervicalgia, with the SX of inflammation and DX of arthritis.
A patient is seen by a physical therapist for cervical neck pain, with the symptoms of inflammation and a diagnosis of joint inflammation
600
Epi-
Above/Upon