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STI Final quiz list

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Which statement is true regarding tender points?
They produce pain only under the site of palpation
A positive compression test and jump sign may indicate
myofascial pain syndrome
A patient with a global distribution of pain, disturbed sleep and symptoms lasting 6 months would most likely fall in to the category of
fibromyalgia
A patient that presents with knee pain that is worse with extension and decreased patellar mobility would most likely fall in to the category of
mechanical dysfunction
(T/F)Trigger points are a hallmark sign of fibromyalgia.
False
Myofascial trigger points may occur as a result of all of the following except
moist hot packs
(T/F)Latent trigger points do not produce pain at rest
True
Which of the following statements is true regarding active trigger points?
all of the above
Which of the following is a treatment that could be used to address trigger points
ischemic compression
A hallmark characteristic of a trigger point is
referred pain consistent with Travel and Simons trigger point mapping
Primary lymphedema can be the result of:
Hypoplasia
Which of the following is true regarding lymphedema? 1) Stage 2 of lymphedema consists of pitting edema and is reversible, 2) Mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer is the second cause of lymphedema in the U.S., 3) If untreated, lymphedema can resolve on its own, 4) Treatment of lymphedema includes manual lymphatic drainage (massage), low-stretch compression bandages and active exercise
4
The best way to determine if someone has lymphedema is to
Conduct a thorough interview and examination
Possible causes of unexplained swelling that would be a contraindication to lymphedema treatment include
Non-managed deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Your patient presents to the clinic for their 3rd lymphedema treatment session to their right arm. After removing the bandages from your patients arm, you notice the patient has developed a red, hot rash on the dorsum of the forearm. Upon further questioning the patient reports feeling "ill", and reports a low grade fever. Appropriate interventions for today's treatment session include:
Wash the arm, take girth measurements, and call the patient's doctor. Defer all other interventions until infection has been ruled out.
The technique of cross friction could be described as all of the following except:
general
Which of the following would be contraindications to friction if friction were applies to that area? (Mark all that apply)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Haematoma
Bursitis
What is the typical duration of a friction treatment for acute lesions?
1 minute
What is the typical duration of a friction treatment for chronic lesions?
3-5 minutes
T or F. Typically a lubricant like lotion or oil is used when performing cross friction.
False
Which of the following would be considered hypothesized effects of cross friction for connective tissue repair. (Circle all that apply)
hyperaemia
orderly arrangement of collagen fibers
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