What are 2 key elements in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rest and exercise
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What happens to the affected area when a cold application is placed?
Reduce the blood supply to the area and exert a numbing effect on sensory nerve endings. Can help control bleeding, prevent further swelling and reduce pain.
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What is some equipment used during an orthopedic exam?
measuring tape, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.
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T/F: When assisting the physician in an orthopedic examination, the affected side should be examined first
False: The unaffected side should be examined first, then the affected side and the two are compared.
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How are bones generally categorized?
Shape- long, short, flat, rounded or irregular
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Why are heating pads often used at home ?
No concern for correct technique
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T/F: An air cast is a permanent cast that is inflated around the limb to immobilize it
False, it is a temporary cast.
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What do you need to include in your daily diet for good musculoskeletal health?
Vitamin E and Calcium
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T/F: Physical treatment methods are called modalities.
True
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What does the acronym RICE stand for?
rest, ice, compression, elevation
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What are the two main kinds of joints?
Nonsynovial joints and synovial joints
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What is one of the leading causes of time lost from work & visits to primary care physicians & ER?
