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At what angle do you want the vapocoolant spray to hit the skin? 30 Degree angle 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
How far do you hold the can from the source when applying a vapocoolant spray? 30-46cm/12-18 inches 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
When applying a vapocoolant spray, at what speed to you go? 10cm/4 inches per second 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
The temp of water for a controlled cold compression unit can be set between? 10 and 25 Degrees C (50 to 77 Degrees F) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
Applying a frozen gel pack or ice pack for 20 minutes reduced the temp of the skin and tissues up to what depth?? 2cm 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
To avoid soft tissue or nerve damage, the duration of cold application should be limited to? UNDER 45 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
At what tissue temperature does frostbite occur? -4 DEGREES C TO -10 DEGREES C (39 TO 14 DEGREES F) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
At what tissue temperature does tissue damage occur? 15 DEGREES C ((59 DEGREES F) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:36:59 GMT view revision history
True/False

Cryotherapy is not effective for controlling edema caused by immobility and poor circulation?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:45 GMT view revision history
True/False

Water has more vascosity than lolasis?
FALSE

WATER HAS LESS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:45 GMT view revision history
Ischemia? LACK OF OXYGEN 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:45 GMT view revision history
Deep heating agents heat at what depth? 5cm (2.5 inches) 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:45 GMT view revision history
What are some adverse effects of heat? -BURNS
-FAINTING
-BLEEDING
-SKIN AND EYE DAMAGE FROM IR IRRADIATION
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:44 GMT view revision history
What are the contraindications of heat? -ACUTE INJURY OR INFLAMMATION
-RECENT OR POTENTIAL HEMORRHAGE
-THROMBOPHELBITIS (CLOTS)
-IMPAIRED SENSATION
-MALIGNANCY (TUMOR)
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:44 GMT view revision history
What are the different modes of application? -HOT PACKS
-PARAFIN
-FLUIDOTHERAPY
-INFRARED LAMP
-COMMERCIAL HEATING WRAPS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:44 GMT view revision history
increased soft tissue extensibity and viscoelasticity of the periarticular structures include? JOINT CAPSULE AND LIGAMENTS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:34:44 GMT view revision history
How long are infrared lamps used for chronic conditions? 30 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How long are infrared lamps used during subacute conditions? 15 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How far should an infrared lamp be placed from the heating source? 45-60cm 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How often do you repeat the paint method? 6-10 TIMES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How long do you wait between dipping a hand in paraffin? 5-15 SECONDS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How long do you keep a hand wrapped after it has been treated with paraffin? 10-15 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
After dipping a hand in paraffin, what is next? WRAP WITH PLASTIC BAG OR SARAN WRAP THEN WITH A TOWEL. 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
How often do you dip a hand in paraffin wax? 6-10 TIMES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
True/False

Heat will decrease soft tissue extensibility?
FALSE
HEAT WILL INCREASE SOFT TISSUE EXTENSIBILITY
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
When should you check on a patient after applying a cold pack? AFTER 5 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:22 GMT view revision history
True/False

You should always apply a bell and towel to the pt when heat/cryotherapy is performed?
FALSE

RINGER

ALTHOUGH THEY ARE PROVIDED TOWELS, JIM WILL BE LOOKING FOR (RINGER)
1 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:15:19 GMT view revision history
How long should you wait between uses of a hot pack? 30 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:23:47 GMT view revision history
How long should hot packs initially heat up? 2 HOURS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:23:47 GMT view revision history
What temp are hot packs stored at? 70-75 DEGREES CELSIUS/158-167 FARENHEIT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:23:47 GMT view revision history
True/False

After applying vapocoolent spray, during cooling maintain gentle smooth steady tension of muscle to take up slack. After cooling pttakes a deep breath and then a gentle active assisted stretch is performed while inhaling?
FALSE

-a PASSIVE stretch is performed while the patient EXHALES
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
How many sprays of vapocoolent sprays are applied? 2-5 PARALLEL SPRAYS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
True/False

Cycling intermittent compression may be applied at all times with elevation?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
This is typically used after surgery? CONTROLLED COLD COMPRESSION UNIT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
How long are ice massages performed? 5-10 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
What are the two types of ice massage? - ICE CUP
- ICE POPSICLE
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:10 GMT view revision history
Between cold packs and ice packs. What is the more aggressive treatment? ICE PACKS (NEEDS MORE INSULATION) 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
What is the proper ratio for homemade ice packs? 4:1 RATIO (H2O TO RUBBING ALCOHOL) 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
If a cold pack has never been used. How long should you wait before it is used? 2 HOURS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How long should you wait to reapply a cold pack after it has been used? 30 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
Cold packs are normally stored at what temp? 5 DEGREES CELSIUS IN A FREEZER 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
When applying a cold pack, what do you want to tell you patients to be aware of? IBAN

- INTENSE COLD
- BURNING
- ACHING
- ANALGESIA AND NUMBNESS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How long do we do cryokinetics before sensation returns and a cold application needs to be reapplied? 3-5 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How long is cold applied for cryokinetics? 20 MINUTES TO NUMB THE AREA 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How many reps for cryokinetics? 5 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
Commonly used in the rehab of athletes? CRYOKINETICS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
When it comes to controlling pain, how long should cold applications be applied? 10-15 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How long should cryotherapy be applied when controlling edema? 15-20 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How does RICE help with edema controll? HELPS TO DRIVE EXTRAVASCULAR FLUID OUT OF A SWOLLEN AREA INTO VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SYSTEM 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How is edema effectively controlled? IF CRYOTHERAPY IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPRESSION AND ELEVATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
PRICE? -PROTECT
-REST
-ICE
-COMPRESS
-ELEVATE
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
Why should you discontinue cold applications when inflammation has resolved? TO AVOID SLOWING CHEMICAL REACTION OR IMPAIRING CIRCULATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
When should Ice be applied after an injury? IMMEDIATELY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
How long does it normally take inflammation to resolve? 48-72 HOURS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT view revision history
If a cooling pack it applied for 20 minutes as appose to 15 minutes. How long will it take the NCV to recover? 30 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:39:10 GMT view revision history
When does the NCV start to reverse after a cold pack has been applied? REVERSES AFTER 15 MINUTES WITH NORMAL CIRCULATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:39:10 GMT view revision history
When does the NCV (nerve conduction velocity) start to change when a cold application is applies? WITHIN THE FIRST 5 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:39:10 GMT view revision history
How long should you limit cold applications when treating distal extremeties?

EX: Fingers/toes
15 MINTUES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:39:10 GMT view revision history
Edema caused by poor circulation is characterized by? COOLNESS AND PALLOR 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
Edema caused infammtion is characterized? WARMTH AND REDNESS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
A condition in which hemoglobin from lysed red blood cells is released into the urine in response to local or general exposure to cold? PAROXYSMAL COLD HEMOGLOBINURIA 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
An uncommon disorder characterized by aggregation of serum proteins in the distal circulation when the distal extremeties are cooled? CRYOGLOBULINEMIA 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
The form of severe pain, numbness, and color changes in response to cold? COLD INTOLERANCE 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
What is the purpose of cryostretch? TO REDUCE MUSLCE SPASM TO ALLOW GREATER RANGE OF MOTION WHEN STRETCHING 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
The application of a cooling agent before stretching? CRYOSTRETCH 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
A technique that combines the use of cold and exercise in the treatment of pathology or disease? CRYOKINETICS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
Cryokinetics? A TECHNIQUE THAT COMBINES THE USE OF COLD AND EXERCISE IN THE TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGY OR DISEASE. 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:10:07 GMT view revision history
When dealing with spasticity how long should cryotherapy be performed? 30 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
When using cryotherapy to control inflammation on the extremities, apply for no longer than ____________ at least ___________ apart? - 20 MINUTES
- 1 HOUR APART
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
True/False

Cryotherapy is strictly prohibited with chronic conditions?
FALSE

IT MAY ALSO BE HELPFUL IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS SUCH AS OSTEOARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
If the temperature is elevated longer than expected, what might you expect? INFECTION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
Acute inflammation usually resoloves with in? 48-72 HOURS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
Cryotherapy is thought to control pain by? DECREASING THE ACTIVITY OF THE A DELTA PAIN FIBERS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
Cryotherapy will reduce pain and edema and shorten recovery time if it is applied? AFTER 2 DAYS OF THE INJURY 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
True/Falso

When applied appropriately, cryotherapy can temporarily increase spasticity?
FALSE

WILL DECREASE SPASTICITY
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
Describe A Delta Fibers? -SMALL IN DIAMETER
-MYELINATED
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
True/False

A delta fibers, which are small diameter, myelinated, pain transmitting fibers, demonstrated the greatest decrease in conduction velocity in response to cooling?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
What does cold have the least effect on? CONDUCTION BY UNMYELINATED AND LARGE FIBERS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
What does cold have the greatest effect on? -CONDUCTION BY MYELINATED AND SMALL FIBERS 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
Those with normal circulation, how long will it take the nerve conduction velocity to return to normal? 15 MINUTES

HOWEVER AFTER 20 MINUTES OF COOLING, NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY MAY TAKE 30 MINUTES OR LONGER TO RECOVER.
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
With a superficial heating agent, how long does it normally take the nerve conduction velocity to decrease? 5 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
What are the neuromuscular effects of cold? -DECREASING NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY
-ELEVATING THE PAIN THRESHOLD
-ALTERING MUSCLE FORCE GENERATION
-DECREASING SPASTICITY
-FACILITATING MUSCLE CONTRACTION
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
TRUE/FALSE

CIVD is not considered to be an effective means of increasing oxygen delievery to an area?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
CIVD is most likely to occur where? THE DISTAL EXTREMITIES 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:01:12 GMT view revision history
When first applying a finger to an ice bath the fingers temp will initially decrease; however after 15 minutes the temp of the fingerincreases and decreased. This is known as? HUNTING RESPONSE 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Cold-induced vasodilation (CIVD)? WHEN COLD IS APPLIES FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME OR WHEN THE TISSUE TEMP REACHES LESS THAN 10 DEGREES C (50 DEGREES F) VASODILATION MAY OCCUR. THIS PHENOMENON IS KNOW AS? 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
When cold is applied for longer periods of time or when the tissue temperature reaches less than _____ degrees C (____ degrees F), what will occur? -10 DEGREES C
- 50 DEGREES F
-VASOCONSTRICTION
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Cold is thought to increase the circulatory rate by increasing blood viscosity thereby increasing resistance to flow? FALSE

COLD DECREASES THE CIRCULATORY RATE.
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Cooling of the tissue decreases the producation and release of vasodilator mediator such as? HISTAMINE AND PROSTAGLANDINS.

THE CHEMICALS CAUSE VASODILATION
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Vasoconstriction persists as long as the duration of the cold application is limited to less than? 15-20 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Vapocoolant sprays transfer heat from the patient by? EVAPORATION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Infrared lamps transfer heat by? RADIATION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
What does the rate of temp depend on when heating with radiation? -INTENSITY OF THE RADIATION
-RELATIVE SIZE OF THE RADIATION SOURCE
-DISTANCE OF THE SOURCE FROM THE TX AREA
-THE ANGLE OF THE RADIATION TO THE TISSUE
0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
RADIATION? direct transfer of energy from a material with a higher temperature to one with a lower temperature without the need for an intervening medium or contact. 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
This type of head transfer involves direct transfer of energy from a material with a higher temperature to one with a lower temperature without the need for an intervening medium or contact? RADIATION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Blood circulating in the body transfers heat by? CONVECTION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
The therapeutic use of cold? CRYOTHERAPY 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Cryotherapy? THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF COLD 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
True/False

Different typed of tissues absorb different forms of energy to different extents and there fore heat differently?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Diathermy and ultrasound heat patients by? CONVERSION 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Ultrasound is what kind of energy? MECHANICAL 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Describe conversion? INVOLVES THE CONVERSION OF A NONTHERMAL FORM OF ENERGY, SUCH AS MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, OR CHEMICAL ENGRGY, INTO HEAT 0 MichaelMorano Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:57 GMT view revision history
Whirlpools and fluidotherapy transfer heat by? CONVECTION 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
CONVECTION? Occurs as the result of direct contact between a circulating medium and another material of a different temp. 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Occurs as the result of direct contact between a circulating medium and another material of a different temp. CONVECTION 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
How many layers of toweling are placed between a hot pack and a patient? 6-8 LAYERS 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Thermal conductivity? DESCRIBES THE RATE AT WHICH IT TRANSFERS HEAT BY CONDUCTION. 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
TRUE/FALSE

Heat transfer by conduction occurs only between materials of similar temperatures that are in direct contact with each other.
FALSE

OCCURS ONLY BETWEEN AREAS OF DIFFERENT TEMPS AND REMAIN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER.
0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
How is heat conducted? FROM THE MATERIAL AT THE HIGHER TEMP TO THE MATERIAL OF LOWER TEMP.

FASTER MOVING MOLECULES IN THE WARMER MATERIAL COLLIDE ALLOWING THE COLD MOLECULES TO WARM UP AND MOVE FASTER.

THE TRANSFER CONTINUES UNTIL BOTH MATERIALS BECOME EQUAL IN TEMP
0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Heating by conduction is the result of what? RESULT OF ENERGY EXCHANGE BY DIRECT COLLISION BETWEEN THE MOLECULES OF TWO MATERIALS AT DIFFERENT TEMPS. 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
How is the specific heat of material generally expressed as? Joules per gram per degree Celsius
(J/gm/degree C)
0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Materials with high and low specific heat hold the same amount of energy when at the same temp? FALSE

MATERIALS WITH HIGH SPECIFIC HEAT HOLD MORE ENERGY THAN MATERIALS WITH A LOW SPECIFIC HEAT WHEN BOTH ARE AT THE SAME TEMP.
0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
True/False

Materials with a high specific heat require more energy to heat up and hold more energy at a given temperature than materials with a low specific heat.
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Specific heat? THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY REQUIRED TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF A GIVEN WEIGHT OF A MATERIAL BY A GIVEN NUMBER OF DEGREES. 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Heat transfer occurs by? -CONDUCTION
-CONVECTION
-CONVERSION
-RADIATION
-EVAPORATION
0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Deep heating agents can reach to a depth of? 5cm 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Those that primarily increase the temperature of the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissues. SUPERFICIAL HEADING AGENTS 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history
Definiton of supreficial heating agents? Those that primarily increase the temperature of the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissues. 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:37:27 GMT view revision history

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