5) Conditions: Acquired Flashcards
Module 5
What is the leading cause of death and disability, under the age of 4?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Which level of spinal cord injury can cause automatic dysreflexia?
T-6 or above
Sudden elevation of BP, sweating, blotchy skin, headaches, stiff neck, and blurred vision, can all be signs of:
Automatic Dysreflexia
Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system related to a neurological brain injury, is called ___?
Dysautonomia (Paroxymal Sympathetic Heractivity)
Which of the following does NOT have moderate to strong evidence for improving sleep?
Guided Relaxation
Aquatic Activity
Education of Environment Adjustments
Yoga
Yoga decreased anxiety and increased wellness but did not impact sleep
Mitochondrial disease involving metabolic acidosis and typically terminal within 2-3 years of life.
Leigh Syndrome
- managed through diet and sleep, palliative care
Match the autoimmune disorder to the organ system involved.
Addison’s Disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Crohn’s Disease
MS
Type 1 Diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis
Addison’s = Adrenal Glands
Hepatitis = Liver
Crohn’s = G.I. Tract
MS = CNS
T1D = Pancreas
Colitis = G.I. Tract
What is the STARx Questionnaire?
used to assess self-management and transition into adulthood with Rx
Where should you have burned areas positioned?
above the heart level and placed in a position for “FUNCTION”
What is the proper positioning and splinting strategy for a burned wrist?
daily exercise and 20 degree extension for splint
What is the proper positioning and splinting strategy for a burned ankle?
daily exercise and neutral position with dorsiflexion of 90 degrees for splint
Recommendations for Scar Massage, Pressure Garments, and PROM.
Massage: 3-5 minutes/area, 2-3x/day
PROM: immediately on open wounds or 5-10 days post-grafting
Pressure Garments: 23 hrs/day, 5-10 days after wound closure
