Unit 1 (B) Flashcards
What is the CPTBC Practice Standard?
No longer limits which EPA’s may be assigned to RA’s.
Case-by-case decision & at the descretion of the PT
What is the role of the PT for EPA’s
- Obtain consent.
- Decides on appropriate doses.
- Decides on location of EPA.
- Clears precautions.
What is the role of PT in assigning EPA’s to an RA?
- PT provides detailed explanation of EPA + instructs RA regarding Red Flags.
- Instructs RA on how to contact PT.
What is the role of the RA for EPA’s?
- Safe + effective set-up & application.
- Monitor Client.
- Cleaning up.
- Documentation.
When should you (RA) stop the application of EPA’s?
- Clients complains of increased pain or discomfort
- Client complains of nausea.
- Increased physical changes.
In regards to electricity, what is a negatively charged electrons called + what is a positively charged electron called?
Negative = Cathode *Also called Negative Pole. Positive = Anode *Also called Positive Pole
Resistance in the current flow can be influenced by:
- Machine.
- Operator.
- Client Characteristics.
What are the conductors (which decrease resistance) in a client?
- High water content.
- Muscles
- Nerves.
What are the insulators (which increase the resistance) in a client?
- Low water content.
- Fat.
- Skin.
- Bones
- Tendons & fascia
For EPA’s application, what decreases client resistance?
- Heat
- Open wound
- Abrasions
For EPA’s application, what increases client resistance?
- Age
- Swelling (increase fluid)
- Scarring
- Ischemia (decreased blood flow)
For EPA’s application what increases & decreases resistance from the machine + operator?
Decreases: Approp amount of gel + cleaning/warming/wetting of skin.
Increases: Placement of electrodes.
What are the 3x types of current?
- Pulsed current
- Direct current
- Alternating current (AC)
