1a-1b Flashcards
According to Magee assessment must be
organized, comprehensive and reproducible
Adequate knowledge
To safely know what you intend to assess, treat, and manage
Adequate application of knowledge
To clinically defend your choices for modality and home care for your patient
Red flags
indicates that Massage Therapy is NOT the correct treatment, and the patient must be referred on to their MD or the Emergency Department of the local hospital
Symptoms of cancer
➢Constant Pain Anywhere in the Body
➢Persistent Pain at Night ➢Unexplained Weight Loss
➢(e.g., 4.5 kg to 6.8 kg [10 to 15 lbs] in 2 Weeks or Less)
➢Loss of Appetite
➢Unusual Lumps or Growths
➢Unwarranted Fatigue
Symptoms of cardiovascular
➢Shortness of Breath
➢Dizziness
➢Pain or a feeling of “Heaviness” in the Chest
➢Pulsating Pain Anywhere in the Body
➢Constant and Severe Pain in Lower Leg (Calf) or Arm
➢Discolored or Painful Feet
➢Swelling [No History of Injury]
Symptoms of gastrotestinal
➢Frequent or Severe Abdominal Pain
➢Frequent Heartburn or Indigestion
➢Frequent Nausea or Vomiting
➢Change in or problems with Bowel and/or Bladder Function
➢Unusual Menstrual Irregularities
Symptoms of neurological
➢Changes in Hearing
➢Frequent or Severe Headaches with no History or Injury
➢Problems with Swallowing or Changes in Speech ➢Changes in Vision [e.g., Blurriness or Loss of Sight]
➢Problems with Balance, Coordination, or Falling ➢Faint Spells [Drop Attacks]
➢Sudden Weakness
Yellow flags
Findings in Patient History may indicate a more extensive examination is required by a qualified medical practitioner.
Is saddle anesthesia a yellow flag
Yes
HOPM
History
Observation
Palpation
Movement
What do you do if you make a mistake in your chart
Draw a single line through the mistake, rewrite underneath, put your initials next to it
Can charting be done in pencil
No only blue or black pen
Can abbreviations be used
Should be avoided but if used should use some that are common to all rmt’s
Why should you chart as you go and not at the end of the day
To make sure you don’t forget anything. Making a mistake in your chart could have consequences in your career
Can you use a voice recording in place of a chart
You can use a voice recording as a tool but NOT as an official chart
If a patient gives you relative info during the treatment you must
Chart the info right after the treatment
The document must be objective and supported by substantiated information
True
Blank spaces can be left in a chart
No it may allow someone to include false information
Charting cannot be done in advance of the event or care provided
True
