Chapter 54 HW Exam Prep Questions

Which of the following steps in the application of cryotherapy would keep the patient comfortable and prevent cold burns of the skin?

place the device in a cover or place a towel between the device and the patients skin

The degree to which a joint is able to move is:

range of motion

______ is a type of hydrotherapy that involves a tank with water that is agitated by jets of air under pressure.

whirlpool

All of the following are alternative therapies that may be used in addition to physical therapy except:

x-ray

______ is a type of hydrotherapy that involves moving the patient from one bath filled with hot water to a bath filled with cold water.

contrast bath

Which of the following types of therapy helps the patient improve balance, flexibility, strength, and quality of life?

dance therapy

Bringing the toes toward the head is known as:

dorsiflexion

_____ is a type of treatment using water.

hydrotherapy

Which of the following conditions may be a contraindication for cold and heat therapies in the diabetic patient experiencing severe neuropathy?

impaired sensory perception

Which of the following types of traction is performed by a therapist using her hands to pull the body parts to stretch the muscle and separate the joints?

manual traction