Definitions

Question 0

Adduction

Answer 0

Toward the midline

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Away from midline

Question 2

Extention

Answer 2

Straightening of body part

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Bend body part (joint)

Question 4

Hyper extention

Answer 4

Excessively straightening

Question 5

Rotate

Answer 5

Turn the joint

Question 6

Internal rotation

Answer 6

Turning the joint inward

Question 7

External rotation

Answer 7

Turning the joint outward

Question 8

Dorsiflexion

Answer 8

Bending the foot upwards

Question 9

Plantarflexion

Answer 9

Bending the foot downward

Question 10

Pronation

Answer 10

Turning downward

Question 11

Supination

Answer 11

Turning upwards

Question 12

ROM

Answer 12

Is moving a joint to the full extent possible w/o causing pain.

Question 13

Active ROM

Answer 13

Done independently by client

Question 14

Passive ROM

Answer 14

Done by someone else moving the joints

Question 15

Body Mechanics

Answer 15

Refers to the movement of the body in an efficient & careful way.
Includes good posture and balance & using the lrg muscles for work

Question 16

Body alignment

Answer 16

The way the body parts are positioned in relation to one another.

Question 17

Base of support

Answer 17

An area on which an object rests. Position of the feet are important for good body mechanics because they provide the base of support.

Question 18

Transfer

Answer 18

A ct is able to weight bear to some degree - PSW taking some of the wt

Question 19

Lift

Answer 19

Ct can’t help - PSW takes all of their wt

Question 20

Friction

Answer 20

The resistance the skin encounters when it rubs against another surface, such as clothing, bedding or fold of skin

Question 21

Shearing

Answer 21

Is the tearing of skin tissue. Caused when skin sticks to a surface & deeper tissues move downward, exerting pressure on skin.

Question 22

Fowler’s position

Answer 22

Is a semi to upright sitting position in bed.

Question 23

Musculoskeletal system

Answer 23

It provides the framework for the body & allows body to move.

Question 24

Ligaments

Answer 24

Strong bands of connective tissue that hold joints together.

Question 25

Joints

Answer 25

Points where 2 or more bones meet & allow movement.

Question 26

Cartilage

Answer 26

Connective tissue that cushion joint so bones don't rub together.

Question 27

Cerebrum

Answer 27

Largest part of the brain. Divided into 2 halfs Right & left hemisphere. Right hemisphere controls the left side of body and vice versa. Outside called the cerebral cortex. Controls high functions of brain...ie thoughts, ideas

Question 28

Cerebellum

Answer 28

Regulates & coordinates body movements. | Voluntary muscles and balance...for example

Question 29

Brain stem

Answer 29

Connects cerebrum to the spinal cord. Controls body functions...ie blood pressure

Question 30

Cranial nerves

Answer 30

Conduct impulses between brain,neck,chest & abdomen

Question 31

Spinal nerves

Answer 31

Carry impulses from skin, extremities & internal body structures not supplied by cranial nerves