Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which statement best describes the role of the occupational therapy (OT) practitioner in the medical setting?
a.
Encourage the child’s performance in strength, endurance, and range of motion as related to medical diagnoses.
b.
Engage child in a variety of activities to promote educational performance upon discharge.
c.
Facilitate the child’s ability to engage in everyday occupations while supporting medical stability for discharge.
d.
Provide support to the medical team to assist child in being discharged to home.
c.
Facilitate the child’s ability to engage in everyday occupations while supporting medical stability for discharge.
A 4-year-old child experienced a traumatic head injury and is hospitalized for observation. The team is concerned that he may have motor deficits as a result and is monitoring his vital signs. Which level of care does this represent?
Tertiary
Which medical team member specializes in lung development?
a.
Cardiologist
b.
Gastroenterologist
c.
Pulmonologist
d.
Neurologist
c.
Pulmonologist
Which statement best reflects the role of the OT practitioner in working in the NICU?
a.
Assist nursing in medical care of infant and record weights.
b.
Address positioning for function, range of motion, and age-related motor and sensory development.
c.
Collaborate with parents on care of infant upon discharge.
d.
Provide lactation consultation as needed.
b.
Address positioning for function, range of motion, and age-related motor and sensory development.
Which unit is a specialty unit for children who have cancer?
a.
Medical unit
b.
NICU
c.
Oncology unit
d.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
c.
Oncology unit
What type of care is it called when the OT practitioner and team provide comfort care to the dying child and family?
a.
Early intervention
b.
Medical management
c.
Palliative care
d.
Rehabilitative care
c.
Palliative care
A 2-year-old child who has undergone open heart surgery yesterday is most likely to be admitted to which setting?
PICU
Along with monitoring respiratory rate, what else is important for practitioners to note while working in a medical setting?
a.
Work of Child’s breathing
b.
Intake and outtake
c.
Medications
d.
Muscle tone throughout
a.
Work of Child’s breathing
Which of the following is NOT a sign of respiratory stress in an infant or young child?
a.
Pursed lip
b.
Retractions between the ribs
c.
Rhythmic inhalation/exhalations
d.
Shoulder girdle elevation
c.
Rhythmic inhalation/exhalations
What kind of tube enables a child to receive nutrition through a tube from his nose to his stomach?
nasogastric
“Client presents with developmental delays in areas of postural control, bilateral hand function, and attention to task which interfere with his ability to engage in self-care, social participation, and play.” In which part of the note does the statement belong?
A
What are the proper infection control measures for contact precautions?
a.
Wash hands when entering and leaving room.
b.
Wash hands when entering and leaving room; wear gown and gloves.
c.
Wash hands when entering and leaving room; wear down, gloves, and mask.
d.
Wash hands when entering and leaving room; wear gown, gloves, and fit tested respirator or special protective mask.
b.
Wash hands when entering and leaving room; wear gown and gloves.
Which piece of equipment measures the amount of oxygen found in the blood?
pulse oximeter
