Procedure for Hydrotherapy Treatments, contraindications and bookeeping

Question 1

General Contraindications of hydrotherapy are the following. Except:

1. Fear of treatment
2. Client is conscious
3. Client’s condition is unclear or unknown (refer out)
4. Extreme temperatures for the seriously ill (very elderly)

Answer 1

Except: 2

Client is unconscious

Question 1

The following are contraindications to hot hydrotherapy. Except:

1. Peripheral vascular diseases
2. Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis (inflammation, therefore no heat)
3. Multiple sclerosis
4. Diabetes
5. Hypothyroidism

Answer 1

Except: 5

hyperthyroidism not hypothyroidism

Question 2

The following are contraindications to Cold hydrotherapy. Except:

1. Patient is warm
2. Bony areas (periosteum)
3. Raynaud’s Disease or Syndrome (decreased circulation)
4. Skin lesions or open sores

Answer 2

Except: 1

Question 3

What are the contraindications to Contrast Hydrotherapy?

Answer 3

Any CI for either hot or cold Vascular flush is too strong for patient to handle

Tendency to hemorrhage

Malignancies

Question 4

What is the first general procedure for hydrotherapy treatments?

Answer 4

Take full case history

Question 5

What is the second general procedure for hydrotherapy treatments?

Answer 5

Take and document vital signs NOTE – for general or full body treatments, vitals should be monitored periodically during the treatment

Question 6

For all prolonged hot baths:

Why did the patient needs to drink plenty of water 500 ml to 1,000 ml ?

Answer 6

to prevent dehydration and promote perspiration

Question 7

For all prolonged hot baths: Why did the patient needs to use a cold collar (towel) and/or cold respirator?

Answer 7

to prevent premature overheating of cerebral blood supply

Question 8

For all prolonged hot baths: True or False

Patient should shower to remove perspiration after treatment (warm is best)

Answer 8

False

cold is best

Question 9

True or False:

In record keeping, Accurate note taking during the pre-application interview is essential.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is used in taking blood pressure?

Answer 10

sphygmomanometer

Question 11

_______ - is actually an artery expanding and recoiling.

Answer 11

pulse

Question 12

The following are True when taking blood pressure. Except:

1. Client should be relaxed and resting
2. Use the bare arm. Do not put the cup over clothing
3. Use the right arm as it is on the same side as the heart. If a reading of the right is not possible (right has already been used in the last 20 minutes for a reading or it is in a cast, etc)
4. The cup should be snug (two fingers can easily be placed under it)

Answer 12

Except: 3

Use the left arm as it is on the same side as the heart. If a reading of the left arm is not possible (left arm has already been used in the last 20 minutes for a reading or it is in a cast, etc)

Question 13

In placing the blood pressure cup on the patiet’s arm, It is important that the cup should be:

Answer 13

The cup should be snug (two fingers can easily be placed under it)

Question 14

In taking blood pressure. What is the measurement in Deflating the air?

Answer 14

2 or 3 mm Hg per second (millimetres of mercury)

Question 15

In taking blood pressure: The first tap heard is called __________ , which normal reading is 100 to 140 mm Hg.

Answer 15

systolic pressure

Question 16

In taking blood pressure: The last tap heard is called __________ , which normal reading is 70 to 80 mm Hg

Answer 16

diastolic pressure

Question 17

What are the pulse points that is located in front of the superior part of the ear, the neck along the front edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, groin, and behind the knee?

Answer 17

superficial temporal artery

common carotid artery

femoral artery

popliteal artery

Question 18

True or False:

The radial artery on the wrist at the base of the thumb The dorsalis pedis artery on the front surface of the foot

Answer 18

true

Question 19

Facial artery is one of the pulse points, where it is located:

Answer 19

Located at the lower margin of the mandible angle

Question 20

What is the pulse point that is located behind the medial malleolus?

Answer 20

posterior tibial artery

Question 21

What is the pulse point that is located above the bend in the elbow?

Answer 21

brachial artery

Question 22

________ and excitement, as well as illness can cause changes in the pulse rate.

Answer 22

Activity

Question 23

True or False:

Use the fingers to take the pulse. The thumb has a pulse and can give a false reading. Count the beats for the full minute or multiply by 2 for 30 seconds. The average adult has a pulse rate of 70 to 72 beats per minute but this can vary a little in either direction and still be considered normal.

Answer 23

True