Final

Question 1

What are the three types of Herbal Body wraps?

Answer 1

Heat removing, heat production, and sweat producing

Question 2

Heat removing body wrap

Answer 2

Cold 15-20 minutes

Indicated for high fever, inflammation, mild-moderate varicose veins, and local circulatory training

Question 3

Heat producing body wrap

Answer 3

Hot (30-45 minutes) or Cold (45-75 minutes)
Indications: Poor circulation, poor constitution
Sedating

Question 4

Sweat producing herbal body wrap

Answer 4

Cold 90-120 minutes
Uses: detox(cough)ification, increase immunity and general circulation
Fatiguing

Question 5

CI’s for body wraps

Answer 5

Claustrophobia
Open wounds
Chilled to start
Pregnancy
Full stomach/bladder
For heat/sweat producing: inflammation

Question 6

What are the three layers for body wraps?

Answer 6

Innermost (wet layer). Usually linen. Holds additive
Intermediate. Cotton cloth/sheet. Protects blanket, ensures snugness. Projects out at least 2 cm.
Outermost. Woolen blanket. Insualting

Question 7

Affusions

Answer 7

A form of Kneipp water applications performed by pouring water in a stream or with a hose

Question 8

Affusions: Uses

Answer 8

Fatigue, varicose veins, circulatory training. Headaches, congestion, back pain, depending on location of treatment.

Question 9

Affusions: Effects

Answer 9

Thermal (evaporation). Vascular (depending on temperature of water). Mechanical if enough water pressure.

Question 10

Affusions: CI’s

Answer 10

Bronchial asthma, unregulated cardiovascular issues. Menstruation if aiming at the knees. (I mean really, come on!)

Question 11

Washes

Answer 11

Mildest Kneipp therapy. Basically is a “uniform spreading of water over the skin in a sweeping action” using a rough cloth. gee. zus.

Question 12

Washes: Uses

Answer 12

Increase immune response, relaxation. Help with insomnia, fever, removal of treatment products. Good for the bedridden.

Question 13

Washes: Effects

Answer 13

Builds immune response. Increases circulation. Improves digestion.

Question 14

Washes: CIs

Answer 14

Open wounds. Infections. Contagious skin conditions. TB. Menstruation (!!?!)

Question 15

Dry Skin Brushing

Answer 15

Effleurage with a brush to increase circulation and exfoliate.

Question 16

Dry Skin Brushing: CIs

Answer 16

High BP, cardiovascular issues, cancer, fever, sunburn, freshly waxed legs, abscesses or open sores.

Question 17

Three “Phases” of reaction

Answer 17

Thermal
Circulatory
Neural

Question 18

Types of reactions

Answer 18

1. fatigue (circulatory) [long hot or long cold]
2. exhaustion [herbal wraps]
3. suppressed reaction [decreased tissue actives]
4. repeated reaction [contrast]
5. incomplete reaction

Question 19

Red and white blotches

Answer 19

Arterial negative reaction.
Most common from contrast, intense heat or long cold
Stop treatment. Try to gently dilate blood vessels (massage, warm foot bath)

Question 20

Red and blue blotches

Answer 20

Veinous negative reaction
Often from long hot
Postion for optimal drainage, then initiate gentle active exercise

Question 21

Paradox reaction

Answer 21

Opposite of what is expected.

Usually only in people with circulatory disorders

Question 22

Routes of transmission of infectious agents

Answer 22

Airborne
Respiratory droplets
(In)direct contact
Oral Fecal 
Foodborne
Waterborne
Bloodborne

Question 23

Most common pus forming bacteria

Answer 23

Staphylococci

Question 24

Types of parasitic bacteria

Answer 24

Cocci
Bacilli
Spirochetes (syphillis and lyme disease)

Question 25

Dermophyte fungi

Answer 25

tinea corporis tinea pedis tinea cruris tinea capitis

Question 26

Antiseptics

Answer 26

Weakest aseptic method. Create hostile environment but don't necessarily kill bacteria. Hand soap, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide

Question 27

Disinfectants

Answer 27

Too strong to be used on skin, but don't kill spores | Household cleaners, bleach, phenol, Quats

Question 28

Sterilization

Answer 28

``` Kill it with FIRE Highest level of decontamination. Destroys all organisms. Bake 350 for 60 minus Build 212 degrees for 20 minutes Autoclave ```

Question 29

Infrared

Answer 29

``` Lower frequency wavelengths. Superficial dry heat Nonvisible. Our bodies are non-reflective "black bodies" 30" away at 45-90 degree angel ```

Question 30

Uses of infrared

Answer 30

Subacute and chronic inflammation Acute sinusitis (May be the only means of pain relief without meds)

Question 31

Infrared: effects

Answer 31

``` Increases metabolism Increases respiration Increases heart rate, pulse rate Hyperaemia Muscle relaxation SEDATION of nerve ending (pain relief) Increased sweat ```

Question 32

Infrared: CIs

Answer 32

``` 'THAWED' TB Heart disease Arteriosclerosis Walled in pus Extreme fever Diabetic gangrene ```

Question 33

Ultraviolet

Answer 33

Just below visible spectrum.

Question 34

UV: Effect

Answer 34

Desired: erythemal effect

Question 35

UV: Indications

Answer 35

Mostly dermatological. Psoriasis Cystic acne Chronic wound management

Question 36

UV CIs

Answer 36

``` "HARD TIMES" Heart disease Arteriosclerosis Renal malfunction Diabetes TB Itching condition Malnutrition Eczema Sensitivity to sun ```

Question 37

Vascular flush

Answer 37

Alternating local derivation and retrostasis

Question 38

Contrast therapy

Answer 38

At least 10 degree difference Usually end with cold 3:1 heat:cold ratio x 3 Can help with active muscle contractions

Question 39

Contrast therapy: Uses

Answer 39

Edema Subacute inflammation Chronic inflammation Circulatory training

Question 40

Contrast therapy: Effects

Answer 40

Vascular whip

Question 41

Contrast therapy: CIs

Answer 41

Peripheral vascular disease Nerve injuries, lack of sensation Anything that would be a CI for either hot or cold

Question 42

Steam Bath: Uses

Answer 42

``` Upper respiratory conditions Preheat for massage, stretch Post exercise Sluggish circulation Reducing pain, muscle spasm Relaxation ```

Question 43

Steam Bath: Effects

Answer 43

``` Loosens mucus Hyperemia Muscle relaxation Increased extensibility of connective tissue Increased ROM Decreased pain, spasm ```

Question 44

Steam Bath: CI's

Answer 44

``` Asthma Chronic bronchitis High or low BP Circulatory impairment Sensory impairment Severe varicose veins Pregnance Cancer Acute dermatological condition ```

Question 45

Diaphoreses

Answer 45

excess sweating

Question 46

Sauna

Answer 46

Dry heat 63-93 degrees, 10-15 minutes Indications: relations, warming of tissue, muscle spasms, pain, stimulation of circulation, onset of cold CI: systemic or chronic conditions (diabetes, pregnancy, hepatitis, etc)

Question 47

Temperature Chart

Answer 47

``` Cold 16-18 Temperate 19-22 Lukewarm 23-32 Neutral 33-35 Warm 36-38 Hot 39-41 Very Hot 42-45 ```