Review Questions - Adjunct Techniques And Methods
Review questions for the nationals test
- 1.the movement of fluid from tissues in one part of the body to tissues in another area of the body is known as
- A.
Chemotaxis
- B.
Hydrostatic effect
- C.
Conversion
- D.
Thermal effect
- 2.When using a chemical pack (hydrocollator) the water temp in the tank should be approximately
- A.
125 - 135 F
- B.
140 - 180 F
- C.
150 - 160 F
- D.
105- 115 F
- 3.One of the more common conditions for which a massage therapist might use the paraffin bath is
- A.
Acute sprains and strains
- B.
Rheumatoid arthritis
- C.
Swelling
- D.
Malignant melanoma
- 4.The most beneficial use of alternate hot/cold treatments is with
- A.
Acute muscle spasm
- B.
Chronic muscle spasm
- C.
Insulin dependent diabetes
- D.
Acute fibromyalgia
- 5.Alternative methods of stress reduction and relaxation techniques include
- A.
Breathing techniques
- B.
Visualization
- C.
Biofeedback
- D.
All of the above
- 6.The name given in hydrotherapy to a local application of moist heat is
- A.
Steam bath
- B.
Infusion
- C.
Fomentation
- D.
Vaso pack
- 7.Circle the incorrect statement regarding alternative ways to reduce pain and stress
- A.
Meditations purpose is to go within and quiet
- B.
Relaxation imagery does not contribute to stress or pain reduction
- C.
Techniques that manage pain include having clients scan their body, moving through the pain and relaxing into their discomfort
- D.
Yoga can change a clients body language and physical posture, which in turn can change attitudes and feelings
- 8.Which of the following is not indicated as form of treatment for an acute sprain or strain
- A.
Ice
- B.
Elevation
- C.
Compression
- D.
Fomentation
- 9.Which of the following is not an indication for the hot whirlpool bath
- A.
Peripheral nerve damage
- B.
Rheumatoid arthritis
- C.
Non acute sprains/strains
- D.
Prior to massage
- 10.Joint mobility and range of motion are increased by which of the following
- A.
Hydrocollator packs
- B.
Hot whirlpool baths
- C.
Russian bath
- D.
All of the above
- 11.Contraindications for heat therapy would include all of the following except
- A.
Cancer
- B.
Diabetes
- C.
Edema
- D.
Spastic colon
- 12.Hyperstimulation of cold and pressure receptors as explained by the Gate theory in the treatment of muscle spasms, is best faciliated by the use of the following therapy
- A.
Hydrocollator pack
- B.
Neutral bath
- C.
Contrast bath
- D.
Ice massage
- 13.Which of the following is not a general contraindication for hydrotherapy
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Acute trauma
- C.
Cancer
- D.
Congestive heart failure
- 14.The application of moist heat is superior to that of dry heat because of
- A.
Convection
- B.
Conduction
- C.
Conversion
- D.
The greenhouse effect
- 15.The hubbard tank is used to administer underwater exercises with the use of
- A.
Very cold water
- B.
Alcohol rub
- C.
Steam
- D.
Neutral or mild heat
- 16.Which is true regarding the local effect of cold therapy
- A.
Vasodilation
- B.
Increases circulation
- C.
Vaso constriction
- D.
Increases local metabolism
- 17.Which treatment would be used for a patient with Multiple Sclerosis
- A.
Hot sitz bath
- B.
Hot whirlpool bath
- C.
Neutral whirlpool
- D.
Cold packs
- 18.Which treatment would you use prior to massage with your patient who has fibromyalgia
- A.
Cold packs
- B.
Hydrocollator
- C.
Neutral bath
- D.
Contract hot/cold
- 19.What effect would systemic heat treatments have on a patient with diabetes
- A.
Increase blood sugar
- B.
Cause hemorrage
- C.
Decrease blood sugar
- D.
No effect
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