APPK 1.3 - Intro to Body

Question 1

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

Answer 1

Sign is OBJECTIVE and can be observed by a therapist.

Symptom is SUBJECTIVE and is described by the patient.

Question 2

Whats does SOAP stand for?

Answer 2

S - subjective
O - objective
A - action
P - plan

Question 3

Define: cyt/cyte

Answer 3

cell

Question 4

Define: homeo/homo

Answer 4

unchanging/in balance

Question 5

Define: ism

Answer 5

condition/state (general)

Question 6

Define: osis

Answer 6

condition; pertaining to disease

Question 7

Define: soma/somato

Answer 7

body

Question 8

Define: trans

Answer 8

across

Question 9

Define: itis

Answer 9

inflammation of…

Question 10

Define: oma

Answer 10

tumor

Question 11

Define: penia

Answer 11

a deficiency of…

Question 12

Define: asis/asia

Answer 12

condition or state of (pathology)

Question 13

Where is the brain located?

Answer 13

Cranial cavity

Question 14

What are the 4 characteristics of muscle tissue?

Answer 14

Excitability, Contractility, Extensibility, Elasticity

Question 15

What are cells? (in terms of levels of organization)

Answer 15

Basic unit of structure & function in the human body.

Many distinct types w/in the human body.

Question 16

What is an organ? (in terms of levels of organization)

Answer 16

Structures with distinct functions comprised of 2 or more different types of tissues.

Question 17

Define: Homeostasis

Answer 17

Condition of EQUILIBRIUM (balance!) in the body’s internal environment; a dynamic process

Question 18

What tissue is the most abundant in the body? What is its function?

Answer 18

Connective tissue.

Binds and supports other structures.

Question 19

What is the most superior region of the body?

Answer 19

Head = skull & face

Question 20

What is the body region directly inferior to the head?

Answer 20

Neck = supports head and attaches it to the trunk

Question 21

What body region contains the chest, abdomen & pelvis?

Answer 21

Trunk

Question 22

Shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist & hand are part of the ________ body region.

Answer 22

Upper limb/extremity

Question 23

Thigh, leg, ankle & foot are part of the ________ body region.

Answer 23

Lower limb/extremity

Question 24

True or False?
Epithelial tissue acts as a barrier that protects the body from the external environment. It covers the outside of the body & lines internal cavities and blood vessels.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What tissue is sensitive to stimuli?

Answer 25

Nervous tissue

Question 26

What are the 3 basic components of the feedback system?

Answer 26

Receptors, Control centre, Effectors

Question 27

Define: Receptor

Answer 27

Sends input to control centre

Question 28

Define: Control centre

Answer 28

Brain; evaluates input & generates output

Question 29

Define: Effector

Answer 29

Receives output from control centre & produces a response/effect that changes the controlled condition (ie: a return to homeostasis)

Question 30

Define: Indicated

Answer 30

Safe to do bodywork

Question 31

Define: Contraindicated

Answer 31

Symptoms/condition that makes treatment inadvisable because it may cause harm to client

Question 32

What is a general/systemic contraindication?

Answer 32

When a condition affects the whole body

Question 33

What is a local contraindication?

Answer 33

When a condition affects a specific area of the body

Question 34

What is an absolute contraindication?

Answer 34

Cannot be treated under any circumstance. May be local or general.

Question 35

How is a caution to bodywork different from a contraindication?

Answer 35

A condition that can be treated when approached with caution, whether general or local is a caution. A contraindication means a condition that makes bodywork treatment unadvisable and can be general or local. (ie: a general caution can be treated when the necessary modifications are made. A general contraindication means bodywork should NOT be used on this body as it may cause harm.)

Question 36

List 3 examples of local contraindications

Answer 36

- Areas of inflammation or infection - Burns, wounds, rashes - Skin ulcers; open skin (site of injury)

Question 37

List 5 cautions to bodywork

Answer 37

- Skin fragility - Osteoporosis - Medications (alter pain or circulatory response) - Varicose veins - Neurological disorders (loss of sensation)

Question 38

List 6 general contraindications

Answer 38

- Contagious infections - Cardiovascular disease - Inflammation - Nervous system disorders (total loss of sensation) - Skin disorders (broken, irritated skin) - Cancer

Question 39

What are the 4 signs of inflammation?

Answer 39

Redness, Heat, Pain, Swelling

Question 40

True or False? | Inflammation is not a protective process of the body

Answer 40

False; it is the general protective response of the body to injury or infection

Question 41

What are some universal precautions bodyworkers should take?

Answer 41

- Wash hands - Use gloves if therapist or client has broken skin - Refrain from personal activities (touching your face and hair, eating, smoking etc.) in the treatment room