Temperature Therapy Guide

Question 1

How does a therapist decide which modality to use and where to apply it?

Answer 1

THOROUGH CASE HISTORY

Question 2

Name 3 tests which can be performed prior to using treatments?

Answer 2

1. SKIN DISCRIMINATION TEST
2. PATCH TEST
3. NAIL BED TEST

Question 3

List the 7 steps of hydrotherapy consent?

Answer 3

1. EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE
2. EXPLAIN THE RATIONALE
3. EXPLAIN RISKS AND BENEFITS
4. DESCRIBE DRAPING FOR HYDRO TREATMENT
5. STOP/MODIFY
6. QUESTIONS?
7. CONSENT?

Question 4

What should your patient do before a hydrotherapy treatment?

Answer 4

VOID

GO PEE

Question 5

A patient should NEVER ______ on a hydrotherapy application.

Answer 5

LAY

Question 6

What is the general rule for temperature i heat therapy?

Answer 6

“AS WARM AS NECESSARY, AS COLD AS POSSIBLE”

Question 7

List the first 4 steps of hydrotherapy consent?

Answer 7

1. EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE
2. EXPLAIN THE RATIONALE
3. EXPLAIN RISKS AND BENEFITS
4. DESCRIBE DRAPING FOR HYDRO TREATMENT

Question 8

List the final 3 steps of hydrotherapy consent?

Answer 8

5. STOP/MODIFY
6. QUESTIONS?
7. CONSENT?