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Hydrotherapy

Reiser Chapter 13 Hydrotherapy Test

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The three forms of water include _______, _______, and _______. liquid, ice, vapor
What is known as the universal solvent? water
Water has the ability to ______ and ______ heat. absorb and conduct
Water is used for facials and steam baths in what form? vapor
Applying water at temperatures above or below body temperature creates a ______ effect. thermal
_______ effects are produced by the pressure exerted on the surface of the body by sprays, whirlpool baths, and friction. Mechanical
Buoyancy reduces the weight of an object immersed in water according to the ________________________. volume of water displaced by the object.
________ reduces the force of gravity and makes it possible to move, float, or exercise in a nearly gravity-free environment. Buoyancy
The normal core temperature of the human body is ______. 98.6
When water at a temperature different from that of the skin is applied to skin, the water ______ or _______ the heat. transfers, absorbs
The difference between water temperature and skin temperature affects _________, __________, and ________. connective tissue, blood vessels, nerves
When a treatment's temperature is the same as body temperature, the result is _____________. no thermal effects
Full-body application of heat or cold have ________ effects. systemic
At a low temperature, water produces what type of body sensation? goosebumps
Whole-body heat application causes _______________, ____________, and __________. increased pulse rate, profuse perspiration, fever-like reaction
What is caused by local heat application? ________, _______, and _______. Local reddening, slight analgesia, local musculature relaxation
The reduction of body temperature caused by full-body cold application is __________. hypothermia
Fascia stiffen with which application? prolonged cold
Which applications decrease respiration? ________, ________, and _______. initial cold, prolonged cold, initial hot
All of the following are contraindications for water treatments involving hot or cold applications: ________, ________, and ________. cardiac impairment, diabetes, lung disease
Cryotherapy is the application of _________ agents for therapeutic purposes. cold
The third sensation during the prolonged application of ice is _________. aching
In the CBAN acronym for cold sensations, the letter N stands for _________. numbness
In the RICE acronym for first aid treatment, the I stands for _______. ice
Contrast therapy is the alternate application of ______ and ______. heat, cold
What is an immediate effect of cold applications? surface blood vessels constrict
What is something that treats acute joint and nerve inflammation? ice packs
An inexpensive, convenient way to make a reusable ice pack is to freeze one part _______ to two parts water in a sealable plastic bag. isopropyl alcohol
Which method of Cryotherapy, when applied to the skin, evaporates very quickly, causing rapid skin cooling? vasocoolant spray
What is something that transfers heat via conduction? immersion bath
A steam bath transfers heat via _______. convection
Moderately warm applications have the effects of ______, _______, and _______. muscle relaxation, promoted metabolic activity, blood vessel relaxation
The choice of modality for heat application depends on _______________, ________________, and _______________. body part to be treated, condition of body part to be treated, objectives of the application
What is a type of dry heat modality? ultrasound
A rice pack is an example of a _______ heat modality. moist
In diathermy, heat is produced by an _________. ionic vibration
________ is a white or colorless waxy solid that is mixed with mineral oil and heated, in a special appliance. Paraffin
_______ is a multi-head, horizontal shower used in a wet room where clients receive massages or other spa treatments. Vichy shower
The average cool bath or shower should be limited to ______ to _____ minutes. 3, 5
Clients complaining of unpleasant reactions during hot baths should receive cold compresses to the ______ and _______________. forehead, back of the neck
The first step in a procedure for an immersion bath is ____________. check room temperature
Which bath is often ordered by physicians as part of physical therapy for such conditions as arthritis, sprains, and strained muscles? whirlpool
A _________ is constructed in an upright or reclining position to accommodate the client's body while leaving the head exposed. bath cabinet
Contrast therapy baths should always end with immersion in the _____ tub. cold
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