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Care Test 3
Set 1
50
Health Care
Professional
11/11/2012

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Term
1.       _____ is one of the oldest medical modalities. The physicians of ancient Egypt and Greece attributed many healing powers to sunlight. Before the 20th century, the sun was the only source of this modality, but now a wide selection of machines are available.
Definition
ULTRAVIOLET (UVR)
Term
2.       Ultraviolet is a type of radiation possessing both _____ and _____ effects.
Definition
PHOTOCHEMICAL AND PHOTOBIOLOGICAL
Term
3.       The _____ effect of ultraviolet is the treatment aspect that chiropractic is interested in.
Definition
PHOTOBIOLOGICAL
Term
4.       This type of UV radiation is melanogenic effects, and augments pigmentation.
Definition
UVA
Term
5.       This type of UV radiation is erythmogenic, less melanogenic, and has more metabolic effects.
Definition
UVB
Term
6.       What penetrates deeper UVA or UVB?
Definition
UVB
Term
7.       This type of UV radiation has bacteriocidal effects.
Definition
UVC
Term
8.       What type of UV radiation is responsible for burning patients?
Definition
UVB
Term
9.       This wave type of UV is made up of black light (wood’s lamp).
Definition
LONG RAY
Term
10.   This wave type of UV is composed of natural sunlight, as well as hot and cold quartz lights.
Definition
SHORT RAY
Term
11.   3 different types of short ray UV.
Definition
1) HOT QUARTS, 2) COLD QUARTZ, 3) BLACK LIGHT
Term
12.   This form of short ray UV is used for dermatological conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
Definition
HOT QUARTZ
Term
13.   This form of short ray UV is used for bacteriocidal effects.
Definition
COLD QUARTZ
Term
14.   This form of short ray UV is used to diagnose fungal infections.
Definition
BLACK LIGHT
Term
15.   This classification dose of UV consists of SED (suberythemal dose). There is no redness after 24 hours.
Definition
E0
Term
16.   This classification dose of UV consists of MED (minimal erythemal dose). There is faint reddening of skin after 24 hours.
Definition
E1
Term
17.   This classification dose of UV consists of 2nd degree erythema. There is definite reddening 4-6 hours post exposure.
Definition
E2
Term
18.   This classification dose of UV consist of 3rd degree erythema. There is marked reddening, edema, peeling, and mild blistering 2 hours post exposure.
Definition
E3
Term
19.   10min of E2 exposure causes _____ which is a 3rd degree burn.
Definition
E3
Term
20.   7 indications for UV light treatment.
Definition
1) DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS, 2) ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS, 3) HERPES ZOSTER, 4) SINUSITIS, 5) EAR INFECTIONS, 6) SKIN ULCERS, 7) FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Term
21.   11 contraindications of UV light therapy.
Definition
1) SLE, 2) DIABETES, 3) ACTIVE TB, 4) PHOTOSENSITIVE DRUGS, 5) MEASLES, 6) HYPERTHYROID, 7) MALIGNANCY, 8) POISON IVY, 9) INFANTS, 10) ELDERLY, 11) SEVERELY DEBILITATED PATIENTS
Term
22.   2 different types of photosensitive drugs.
Definition
1) SULFUR BASED ANTIBIOTICS, 2) RETIN A
Term
23.   _____ is a form of therapy that involves the application of both manual and mechanical forces to draw adjacent body parts away from each other.
Definition
TRACTION
Term
24.   7 uses of traction.
Definition
1) TO PROMOTE DISTRACTION AND GLIDING OF FACET JOINTS, 2) TO RELIEVE MUSCLE SPASM, 3) TO DISSIPATE EDEMA OR CONGESTION, 4) TO STRETCH FIBROTIC TISSUE AND BREAK UP ADHESIONS, 5) TO TRIGGER PROPRIOCEPTIVE REFLEXES, 6) TO RELIEVE IVF NARROWING, 7) TO TEMPORARILY IMMOBILIZE OR SPLINT PARTS
Term
25.   This type of traction uses low weight, and constantly tractions for hours or days.
Definition
CONTINUOUS TRACTION
Term
26.   Continuous traction should be used for these 2 injuries.
Definition
FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
Term
27.   This type of traction uses low weight for a few minutes to 30min.
Definition
SUSTAINED/STATIC TRACTION
Term
28.   Sustained/static traction should be used for this injury.
Definition
ACUTE DISC HERNIATIONS
Term
29.   This type of traction uses a 3:1 ratio of hold time then rest time.
Definition
INTERMITTENT TRACTION
Term
30.   Intermittent traction should be used for these 3 injuries.
Definition
1) JOINT DYSFUNCTION, 2) DDD, 3) DISC PROTRUSION
Term
31.   This type of traction involves the use of the doctor’s hands to physically traction the patient.
Definition
MANUAL TRACTION
Term
32.   4 indications for the use of manual traction.
Definition
1) STIFFNESS, 2) HEADACHES, 3) DISC PROBLEMS, 4) AS A TEST TO SEE IF MORE AGGRESSIVE TRACTION METHODS WOULD BE INDICATED
Term
33.   This type of tractions involves placing the patient in a certain position using cervical pillows, cervical rolls, and SOT blocks.
Definition
POSITIONAL TRACTION
Term
34.   This type of traction uses a traction bench, and the patient has full control over the amount of traction.
Definition
AUTOTRACTION
Term
35.   This type of traction involves using tilting chairs and tables.
Definition
GRAVITY LUMBAR TRACTION
Term
36.   This type of traction uses the Cox and Leander type of techniques.
Definition
FLEXION-DISTRACTION
Term
37.   This type of traction involves the use of passive mobility.
Definition
INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION
Term
38.   This type of traction uses a computerized step traction method, and it is used for disc problems.
Definition
DECOMPRESSION
Term
39.   8 indications for traction.
Definition
1) DISC PROTRUSION, 2) DISC HERNIATION, 3) NERVE ROOT IMPINGEMENT, 4) SPONDYLOLISTHESIS, 5) JOINT HYPOMOBILITY, 6) ARTHRITIC FACET JOINTS, 7) JOINT PAIN, 8) IMMOBILIZATION
Term
40.   Spondylolisthesis causes pain because the anterior slippage causes a disc lesion _____ the spondylo.
Definition
BELOW
Term
41.   12 contraindications for the use of traction.
Definition
1) ACUTE SPRAIN OR STAIN, 2) HYPERMOBILITY, 3) JOINT INSTABILITY, 4) TUMORS AND CANCERS, 5) BONE DISEASES, 6) OSTEOPOROSIS, 7) BONE/JOINT INFECTIONS, 8) PREGNANCY, 9) HIATAL HERNIA, 10) AORTIC ANEURYSM, 11) INGUINAL HERNIA, 12) RA
Term
42.   The estimated angle of traction between C0-C2 is _____.
Definition
0-5DEG
Term
43.   The estimated angle of traction between C3-C5 is _____.
Definition
10-20DEG
Term
44.   The estimated angle of traction between C6-C7 is _____.
Definition
25-30DEG
Term
45.   The estimated angle of traction between L1-L3 is _____.
Definition
15-30DEG
Term
46.   The estimated angle of traction between L3-L5 is _____.
Definition
30-50DEG
Term
47.   A 3:1 pull/rest ratio of intermittent traction (30sec on and 10sec off) is good for these 3 conditions.
Definition
1) JOINT HYPOMOBILITY, 2) DJD, 3) DISC DISEASES
Term
48.   A 60sec hold and 20sec rest ratio of intermittent traction is good for _____.
Definition
DISC PROTRUSIONS
Term
49.   A 1:1 pull/rest ratio of intermittent traction (10sec on and 10sec off) is good for _____ problems.
Definition
FACET PROBLEMS
Term
50. The treatment time for traction should be between _____ depending on the type of traction.
Definition
5-30MIN
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