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Final: Whirlpool Flashcards

1
Q

In the 1940s-50s, hydrotherapy was popular in treating ____

A

polio

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2
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Hydrotherapy transfers heat via _____ and _____.

A

conduction and convection

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3
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______ of water is a force caused by viscosity against the direction of motion of the body in the water.

A

Resistance

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4
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The resistance force of water is proportional to the (weight/speed/force) of the body’s motion

A

speed

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5
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What is the pressure exerted by fluid on a body immersed in the fluid.

A

hydrostatic pressure

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6
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hydrostatic pressure (increases/decreases) with depth

A

increases

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7
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What are the physiological effects of water on tissues

A

cooling and heating of tissue

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8
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What are the cleansing effects of water on tissue

A

softens materials and exerts pressure

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9
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What are the musculoskeletal effects of water on tissue

A

buoyancy unloads weight bearing structures and resistance can challenge efforts

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10
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What are the cardiovascular effects of water on tissue

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deeper depths increase venous return and CO; heart rate will decrease in water

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What are the respiratory effects of water on tissue

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increases work of breathing because of inward pressure/compression on chest wall

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12
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What are the renal effects of water on tissues

A

increases urine production

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13
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What are three indications for whirlpool

A

pain management
edema management
wound care

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14
Q

In regards to using whirlpool to manage pain, gaiting of pain occurs via what three things

A

superficial heat
superficial cold
gentle tactile stimulation

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15
Q

What may offset the effects whirlpool has on managing edema

A

A gravity dependent position

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16
Q

What are the dangers of using whirlpool to debride wounds

A

risk of infection and can damage healthy granulation tissue

17
Q

What are the four types of whirlpool discussed in the PowerPoint

A

high boy
low boy
extremity
hubbard

18
Q

When using whirlpool treatments, it is extremely important that the electrical outlet has a _____ to prevent from electrical shock

A

GFI, ground fault interrupter

19
Q

When using whirlpool, water temperature should never exceed ____ degrees

A

110

20
Q

What are the contraindications of using whirlpools

A 
incontinence
danger of hemorrhaging
skin infections
thrombophlebotic area
venous insufficiency skin ulcers.

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