Deck 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

Question 1

Extra layers of cast padding should be applied over bony prominences to

A) Prevent pressure areas
B) Prevent itching
C) Reduce edema
D) Facilitate healing
E) All of the above

Answer 1

Prevent pressure areas

Question 2

Chemical cold packs should be stored

A) At body temperature
B) At room temperature
C) In the refrigerator
D) In an airtight container

Answer 2

At room temperature

Question 3

An ice bag should be filled with small pieces of ice to

A) Prevent the application from becoming too cold
B) Allow the bag to mold better to a body area
C) Prevent adverse secondary effects
D) Avoid irritation to the patient's skin

Answer 3

Allow the bag to mold better to a body area

Question 4

When explaining the use of a heating pad, the medical assistant should instruct a patient to

A) Lie on the pad
B) Use pins to secure the pad in place
C) Adjust the pad to a higher setting if it no longer feels warm
D) Place a protective covering over the pad
E) All of the above

Question 5

The most frequent reason for applying a cast is to

A) Support and stabilize a dislocated joint
B) Align a fracture until proper healing occurs
C) Promote healing after a surgical correction
D) Aid in the nonsurgical correction of a deformity

Question 6

After immersing a patient's foot in a hot soak, the medical assistant should

A) Ask the patient how the temperature feels
B) Increase the temperature of the water
C) Add crushed ice
D) Instruct the patient to wiggle his or her toes

Question 7

The purpose of a stockinette is to

A) Prevent pressure areas
B) Provide patient comfort
C) Reduce edema
D) Facilitate healing
E) All of the above

Question 8

Heat is often prescribed by the physician for

A) Black eyes
B) Osteoporosis
C) Fractures
D) Arthritis

Question 9

Which of the following can cause a pressure area?

A) A cast that is too thick
B) A wet cast
C) A cast that rubs against the skin
D) Resting a dry cast against a hard surface

Question 10

The best way to dry a wet cast is to use a

A) Fan set on high
B) Heating pad on a medium setting
C) Sun lamp
D) Hair dryer on a low setting

Question 11

All of the following should be relayed to the patient regarding cast care except

A) Elevate the cast above heart level for the first 24 to 48 hours
B) Apply a heating pad to the cast to relieve pain
C) Gently move the fingers or toes to help prevent swelling
D) Do not insert anything into the cast

Question 12

An ice bag is an example of

A) Dry heat
B) Moist heat
C) Dry cold
D) Moist cold

Question 13

The local application of cold may be used to

A) Soften exudates
B) Relieve muscle spasms
C) Prevent swelling
D) Increase suppuration

Question 14

Synthetic casts are usually made of

A) Plaster
B) Cotton
C) Fiberglass
D) Clay

Question 15

All of the following help prevent low back pain except

A) Sleeping on a firm mattress
B) Good posture
C) Maintaining a healthy body weight
D) Bending from the waist when lifting an object

Question 16

If a pressure area is not corrected, it may result in

A) Infection
B) Paralysis
C) Numbness
D) Crutch palsy

Question 17

Local application of heat results in

A) Dilation of blood vessels in the area
B) Decreased blood supply to the area
C) Decreased tissue metabolism
D) Constriction of blood vessels in the area

Question 18

The time that is usually recommended for the application of heat or cold is

A) 10 to 15 minutes
B) 15 to 30 minutes
C) 30 to 45 minutes
D) 1 hour

Question 19

Which of the following individuals would have a more than usual sensitivity to the local application of heat?

A) Elderly individual
B) Preschool child
C) Patient with diabetes mellitus
D) Patient with an open wound
E) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of plaster casts?

A) They are waterproof.
B) They mold easily to a body part.
C) They are lightweight.
D) They dry quickly.
E) All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is an advantage of forearm crutches?

A) The patient can use his or her hands.
B) They make it easier to move around in a crowd.
C) They are inexpensive.
D) They fold up when not in use.

Question 22

Canes are used most frequently for individuals with

A) An amputated lower extremity
B) Weakness on one side of the body
C) Poor muscular coordination
D) Paralysis of the lower extremities

Question 23

A short leg walker can be used to assist in the healing of

A) Torn ligaments in the knee
B) A stress fracture of the tibia
C) A fracture of the femur
D) Bursitis

Question 24

Which of the following factors is taken into consideration before an ambulatory assistive device is prescribed?

A) The age of the patient
B) The patient's muscular coordination
C) The type of disability
D) The amount of support required
E) All of the above

Question 25

Match each definition with its medical term.
A discharge produced by the body's tissues.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 26

Forearm crutches are often used by patients with

A) Cerebral palsy
B) A fracture of a lower extremity
C) An amputated leg
D) Paralysis on one side of the body

Question 27

Which of the following can be used to support and immobilize a fractured wrist?

A) Splint
B) Brace
C) Ace bandage
D) Sling

Question 28

All of the following indicates that a cast is too tight or that an infection is developing except

A) Itching
B) Chills or fever
C) Foul odor or drainage
D) Numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes
E) Fiberglass casts should not be signed

Question 29

Incorrectly fitted crutches may cause

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Sciatic nerve damage
C) Crutch palsy
D) Tendinitis

Question 30

Walkers are used primarily by

A) Pediatric patients
B) Prenatal patients
C) Geriatric patients
D) Psychiatric patients

Question 31

The three-point gait is used for which of the following conditions?

A) Leg fracture
B) Muscular dystrophy
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Paraplegia

Question 32

Which of the following gaits is the most stable and slowest crutch gait?

A) Two-point
B) Four-point
C) Three-point
D) Swing-through

Question 33

If axillary crutches have been properly fitted

A) The shoulders are bent over the crutches
B) Two fingers can be inserted between the top of the crutch and the axilla
C) The elbow is flexed at an angle of 45 degrees
D) The shoulder rest presses lightly against the axilla

Question 34

All of the following should be relayed to the patient regarding crutch use except

A) To wear well-fitting flat shoes with nonskid soles
B) To support the weight of the body with the hands
C) To take steps that are at a safe and comfortable distance
D) To look down at his or her feet when taking a step

Question 35

What is the name of the crutch stance that is used before crutch walking?

A) Two-point position
B) Quad position
C) Four-point position
D) Tripod position

Question 36

After removing a cast, it is normal for the extremity to appear

A) Thin and flabby
B) Red and swollen
C) Slightly deformed
D) Shorter than the other extremity

Question 37

How long does it usually take for a fracture to heal?

A) 2 to 4 weeks
B) 4 to 6 weeks
C) 10 to 12 weeks
D) 6 months

Question 38

Match each definition with its medical term.
An overstretching of a muscle caused by trauma.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 39

A cane should be held

A) On the strong side of the body
B) With the cane handle 2 inches above the greater trochanter
C) On the weak side of the body
D) With the elbow flexed at a 45-degree angle

Question 40

Match each definition with its medical term.
A soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is folded in several layers and applied to a part of the body in the local application of heat or cold.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 41

Match each definition with its medical term.
Walking or moving from one place to another.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 42

Match each definition with its medical term.
Reddening of the skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 43

Match each definition with its medical term.
The direct immersion of a body part in water or a medicated solution.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 44

Match each definition with its medical term.
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 45

Match each definition with its medical term.
The process of pus formation.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 46

Match each definition with its medical term.
An orthopedic device used to support and hold a part of the body in the correct position to allow functioning and healing.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 47

Match each definition with its medical term.
The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 48

Match each definition with its medical term.
The softening and breaking down of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to water.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 49

Match each definition with its medical term.
An orthopedic device used to support and immobilize a part of the body.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition

Question 50

Match each definition with its medical term.
Trauma to a joint that causes injury to the ligaments.

A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition