Medical Terms 3

Blister

a bubble-like fluid beneath or within the epidermis

Chain of Survival

refers to a series of actions that when put into motion

Circulation Airway Breathing (CAB)

The first steps to CPR

Frequency

The number of times an activity is preformed

Health Maintaince Orginization (HMO)

group health care plan that provides medical care benifits

Log Roll

the methed used to turn a patient with a spinal injury

Lean Body Weight

the wieght of a body after the fat

Isolated ingury assesment

a thorough examination of a specific part of the body

Lachman Test

Application of anterior and posterior force tibia stability of the ACL and PCL

Physical Therapy Aid

an individual who is not licensed but is able to preform under supervision

Physical Therapy assistant

an individual who has earned a associates degree and is involved in clinical task

PERL

the abbrevation for pupils equal and react to light

Progress Notes

notes on the patients chart that document patients progress in rehabilitation

Speed Testing

streching or legnthens of the biceps tendon to assess the possibility of tenosgnouitis

Thomas Test

Compression of the Calf muscle