Week Seven Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
When observing a patient’s gait what should be noted?
A
style of walking
2
Q
An exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called?
A
lordosis
3
Q
Which term describes moving an ankle so that the sole of the foot turns outward?
A
eversion
4
Q
Financial records need to be retained for how long?
A
10 years
5
Q
what are film artifacts?
A
areas that interfere with the diagnostic value of the radiograph
6
Q
What is the most appropriate initial treatment of a contusion?
A
application of ice packs
7
Q
Assessing a patient’s walking behavior is called?
A
gait assessment
8
Q
What type of radiology involves the injection of isotopes combined with glucose?
A
positron emission tomography
9
Q
Raising an arm straight out to the side is an example of which movement?
A
abduction
