CTA Study Guide.docx

3 types of joints - correct answer synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diarthroses synarthroses joint - correct answer immovable joint (sutures in skull) amphiarthroses joint - correct answer semi moveable (jts between adjacent vertebrea) diarthroses joint - correct answer freely movable joint spinal joints - correct answer irregular costal/demi facet jt - attach to ribs posterior facet jt - spine flex/ext, rotation, lateral flexion atlanto-occipital joint - correct answer atlas and occiput atlanto-axial - correct answer atlas/axis, rotation temporomandibular (TMJ) - correct answer btwn skull and lower jaw, allows mandible to move acromioclavicular (AC) joint - correct answer between acromion of scapula and clavicle allows abd/flex at shoulder AC joint injury = shoulder separation glenohumeral joint - correct answer ball & socket jt allows shoulder circumduction, ab/adduction, flex/ext, IR/ER injury = dislocation costosternal articulations - correct answer between cartilage of true rib and sternum costochondral joints - correct answer btwn false ribs and costal cartilage sacroiliac joint - correct answer load bearing articulation, btwn sacrum/ilium hip joint - correct answer deep socket, strong ligaments, more secure than shoulder ankle - correct answer mobile, weight bearing structure dorsi/plantar flexion spinous process - correct answer bony projection off the posterior of each vertebra transverse process - correct answer a small bony projection off the right and left side of each vertebrae administrative duties of CTA - correct answer open office answer phones, check messages schedule appts take care of pt needs pull charts record keeping filing transcribe pt records process pt records requests order supplies process insurance info keep office neat/clean human relations pt education material clinical duties of CTA - correct answer pt care physiotherapy (US, interferential, etc) rehabilitation recording history data and assisitng w exams educate pt in therapies reinforce dr's instructions to help pts understand importance of keeping their appts maintain therapy equipment schedule pts w other health professionals or for diagnostic tests order clinical supplies keep clinical area clean/sanitized teach home exercises, stretches xray processing and developing what connects bone to ms? - correct answer tendons what connects bone to bone? - correct answer ligaments herniated disc - correct answer intervertebral disc ruptures or protrudes, putting pressure on spinal nerves/spinal cord longest bone in the body - correct answer femur artery used to check blood pressure - correct answer brachial artery artery used to check pulse - correct answer radial artery caudad - correct answer towards the tail cephalad - correct answer toward the head anatomical position - correct answer standing erect, head/eyes/toes fowards, heels/toes together, arms by side w palms facing anteriorly adams position - correct answer standing w heels together, knees locked, and spine fully flexed forward (touch your toes together, amber ;) knee-chest position - correct answer patient is lying face down with the hips bent so that the knees and chest rest on the table knee-elbow position - correct answer resting on knees/elbows aka genucubital position lateral recumbent position - correct answer lying on right/left side, w hips/elbows flexed lithotomy position - correct answer lying on back, with hips/knees flexed at right angles, feet in stirrups sims position - correct answer lying in lateral recumbent position w one arm behind the back, hips flexed, one more than the other antalgic position - correct answer any physical position assumed to gain some relief from pain