MASTER OTHER/NON SYSTEMS SECTION

what is amplitude in NMES?

refers to the magnitude of the current delivered; synonymous with intensity or voltage

who are the medical professionals responsible for administering medication in the hospital

nurses

what is occlusion

the ability of the dressing to transmit moisture, vapor, and gases from the wound bed to the atmosphere

what is tertiary prevention

Rehabilitative therapies and monitoring of health to prevent complications or further illness, injury, or disability

what is an example of teriary prevention

C5 tetraplegia because it is considered chronic and an irreversible disorder

a pressure garment must be worn 23-24 hours a day for how many months in order to prevent hypertrophic scarring

12-18 months

T/F: A patient with dentures should keep their dentures in place during traction

true

what is the position to focus on postural control and strengthening for inital treatment

plantigrade or where all extremities are weight bearing

what SCI would be most susceptible to respiratory complications

above C4

can a pta modify parameters (amount of weight) of an existing intervention in the established plan of care

yes, this is within the rules of a pta

what is the legal standard of care based on

minimally acceptable practice of all practioners

what is the approximate percentage of normal vital capacity for patients with SCI from C3-6

20%-30%

a burn on the elbow is susceptible to what motions deformity

elbow flexion and pronation deformity

what is a stage 1 ulcer often characterized by

nonblachable erythema

what is the most common complication of a nasogastric tube

increased gag reflex and sore throat

what level of injury would a cough considered functional

T10 paraplegia

what would you modify on a wheelchair for a bilateral transfemoral amputation?

rear wheels are positioned 2 inches posterior to the normal position

what is a key exercises in the treatment plan for someone with osteoporosis

leg press resistance training

if a patient presents to therapy with "failure to thrive," what would likely be associated with symptoms

leukemia

a patient has L shoulder pain. there is a positive Kehr's sign. what are causes of the positive Kehr's sign?

recent laparoscopy, stomach ulcer, rupture to the spleen

where would pain be referred with trauma to the head of pancreas

right shoulder pain

what is commonly assosiated with rosacea

migraines

what is the most appropriate parameter for estimating of muscular strengthening

35-80, 200-350, on/off: 1:5, ramp up: 2 seconds

what use of iontophoresis decreases the patient's pain around the patellar tendon. what ion/polarity used?

saliculate with negative polarity

where is the therapist's hand placement with the manual assist cough technique in supine

epigastric area

what is the on off time for muscle reeducation

1:5

what is the purpose of a cooldown period

prevents pooling of the blood in the extremities

how far should the screen be positioned from the patient

20 inches

what is a thomas heel

correct pronated feet

what is medical asepsis

clean technique

what is surgical asepis

sterile technique

what is a common side effect of corticosteroid medication

increased blood pressure

reddening of the skin caused by ultraviolet exposure for minimal erythemal dose should disappear within

24 hours

what does the arterial line do

permits removal of blood samples, administration of medication, and monitoring of central venous pressure; entered in the internal jugular vein

what is the mini mental state exam minimum patient score

24

how long is the most appropriate number of weeks for prosthetic training

2 weeks

what is the most relevant risk factor for coronary artery disease

elevated serum cholesterol

what is firm end feel

It results from tension and the surrounding ligaments, capsule, and muscles

what is a fluoroscopy

A video X-Ray that provides dynamic and functional information.

what type of line would be used in an order used to collect arterial blood gas analysis

arterial line

what is the type of medical aspsis needed to coming in contact with an IV line

none is needed

an ATFL sprain would use what depth of ultrasound

3.0 MHz

what type of medicine "demerol"

opioid

what would provide the greatest magnitude of tissue cooling

ice massage

with right sided heart failure, what is an important characteristic

dependent edema

where is the lingula

left lung

what is pectus excavatum

Depression of the chest (inward)

what is concurrent validity

the degree to which a new test correlates with an established test of known validity (the gold standard).

what does phenobarbital do

prevent seizures

what is the best length of treatment when using ultrasound

5 mins for an area 2-3 times the side of the transducer

what is the most beneficial to prevent alveolar collapse

incentive spirometry

what AD is most appropriate to perform a 3 pt gait pattern

walker or bilateral crutches

what is most often associated with reciprocating gait orthotic

spina bifida

what is the most appropriate therapist action to facilitate spontaneous hip abduction

apply manual resistance to contralateral hip abductors

what is the deviation for a patient with knee pain, excessive foot pronation during midstance through toe off

pes cavus

what is the primary indication for a patient taking Nitrostat

to produce a general vasodilation of vascular structures

what is the most common cause of lower extremity amputation

peripheral vascular disease

what is the primary side effect of a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline?

sedation

what is the best ions to meet the goal to promote tissue healing with iontophoresis

zinc

what does the ion acetate promote with iontophoresis

calcification deposits

what does the ion magnesium promote with iontophoresis

muscle relaxant

what does the ion lidocane promote with iontophoresis

inflamation and pain

what disease is associated with Helicobacter pylori bacteria

gastric ulcer disease

what is a statistical test that compares 3 or more variables?

ANOVA

what is the first thing to do at an emergency

check for responsiveness

what child reflex prevents the child’s ability to flex their neck in supine position

Tonic labyrinthine

what is the term for loss of central vision due to degeneration of the eyes

macular degeneration

what percentage of interstitial fluid is colleged by a normally functioning lymphatic system

10-20%

what method is the lowest value for obtaining temperature

axillary

what hip motions would be restricted in a pavlik harness

extension and adduction

with renal failure, what symptoms would a patient demonstrate

decreased urinee output and anemia

what medinine is given through patient controlled analgesia with a locked out interval

meperidine (demerol)

what organ is associated with a cystocele

bladder

what is sensitivity

to see if the screening test will be positive in someone with the disease (true positive)

what is specificity

to see if the screening test will be negative in someone who does not have the diease (true negative)

what area of the patient’s body would experience the GREATEST amount of hydrostatic pressure

feet

what is the primary diagnostic tool to cinfirm diagnosis of seizures

electroencephalogram

what is summed feedback

feedback given regularly after a set number of trials but not after every trial