Comp Quiz #1 Flashcards

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__ tube is Inserted through a nostril, down back of throat and extends into stomach
Commonly used for short-term liquid feeding, medication administration, or gas removal from stomach
Can inhibit a cough and be irritating for patient

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Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube)

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__ Tube Inserted via small incision in the abdomen into the stomach
Can be used for long-term feeding when pt has difficulty with swallowing or risk of aspiration

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Gastric Tube (G Tube)

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__ tube Inserted through endoscopy into jejunum via abdominal wall
Can be used for long-term feeding

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Jejunostomy Tube (J Tube)

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__ system Used to infuse fluids, electrolytes, nutrients and medications
Inserted into superficial veins: basilica, cephalic, antecubital
Used when the gastrointestinal tract is not able to digest or absorb food

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Intravenous feeding system (IV Feeding)

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__ line Used to measure blood pressure or obtain blood samples
Considered more accurate than traditional BP techniques

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Arterial Line (a line)

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IF an A-line Is displaced, PT should__ and __

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apply direct pressure and call for assistance

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__ line Used to measure pressures in the right atrium or superior vena cava via indwelling venous catheter and pressure manometer
Used to evaluate right ventricular function, right atrial filing pressure, and circulating blood volume

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central line

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__ line Inserted through cephalic or internal jugular vein and treaded into superior vena cava or right atrium
Used for long-term administration of substances into the venous system like chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics

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Hickman Line (Indwelling Right Atrial Catheter)

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__ Used to measure the pressure exerted against the skull
Sensing devices placed inside the skull
May be needed following closed head injury, cerebral hemorrhage, overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid, or brain tumor

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Intracranial Pressure Catheter

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__ Inserted through a vein into pulmonary artery
Used to provide continuous measurements of pulmonary artery pressure
Pt should avoid excessive movement of head, neck and extremities

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Swan-Ganz (pulmonary artery catheter)

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Nasal Cannula is capable of delivering up to __ L of O2 per minute

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6 L of O2 per min

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Oxygen mask that Designed to cover nose and mouth

Used to deliver O2 therapy, medications, mucolytic detergents, or humidity

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Oronasal mask

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oxygen mask Placed over stoma or tracheostomy

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tracheostomy mask or catheter

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__ devices The overall purpose is to relieve excessive pressure away from the internal abdominal area due to inflammation, cancer, trauma, etc.

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Ostomy devices

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__ is a pain control device Chronic low back

May be surgically implanted if needed

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Epidural Catheter

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__ is a pain control device administers a dose every 4 hours or so

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PCA Pump (patient controlled analgesia)

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__ catheter is condom like flexible sheath that fits over the penis to drain urine into a collection bag
for men with moderate to severe urinary incontinence

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external urinary catheter

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__ catheter a tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder that drains into a collection bag. held into place by an inflated cuff.
used for urinary incontinence and retention; to assist with post-op bladder drainage

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Foley Urinary Catheter

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__ catheter placed in the bladder through surgical incision in the lower abdominal wall. secured to abdominal wall with sutures.
Drains bladder after bladder or gynecologic surgeries. Used to drain bladder in cases of complete blocked urethra, and management of long-term urinary incontinence

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suprapubic urinary catheter

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__ is used to understand what motivates people; one must satisfy __ level needs before progressing on to meet __ level growth needs

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

lower –> higher

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Maslows level __

air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep.

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physiological needs (low)

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Maslow’s level __ protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear.

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safety needs

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Maslow’s level __ friendship, intimacy, affection and love, - from work group, family, friends, romantic relationships.

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Social Needs

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Maslow’s level __ achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, self-respect, respect from others.

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Esteem Needs

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Maslow's level __ realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.
Self-actualization needs (highest)
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Which disablement model? | Active Pathology --> Impairment --> Functional limitation--> Disability
Nagi Model
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Which disablement model? | Disease - impairment - disability - handicap
WHO Classification
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Which disablement model? | funciton - structure- activity and participation restriction - environmental factors
ICF model
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__ is not included in Nagi's model?
handicap
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__ Result of a medically definable condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.
disability
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a __ can be defined as the social disadvantage attached to having a disease, impairment, functional limitation, or disability. …Physical therapists are deeply concerned with eliminating social attitudes that cause some persons to be handicapped” In lay terms . . .a barrier or a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
handicap
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ICF is named as it is because of its stress is on __ and __, rather than on disability.
health and function
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__ defined as disease, disorder, or condition
PATHOLOGY
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__ is defined as loss or abnormality of physiological, psychological, or anatomical structure or function.
impairment
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__ is is defined as restriction of the ability to perform—at the level of the whole person—a physical action, activity, or task in an efficient, typically expected, or competent manner.
functional limitation
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__ is defined as the inability to engage in age-specific, gender-related, or sex-specific roles in a particular social context and physical environment.
disability
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the IDEA is a __ statue
federal
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the purpose of __ is to establish the right of disabled children to free public education regardless of parents’ financial means
IDEA (individuals with disabilities act)
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IDEA is for children between ages __ to __
3-22
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IDEA School districts are required to provide support related services to disabled children 4
Transportation Assistive technology devices Medical, psychological, physical and occupational therapy Audiology and speech-language evaluative services
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PT help establish __ for students. these Services are provided to children with developmental delays or infants/toddlers “at risk” for developing delays
EIP early intervention programs
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Worker's compensations mandatory statues in all 50 states (3)
Income continuation Payment of medical and rehabilitation expenses 2 questions…was the employee injured on the job and the degree of resultant disability
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purpose of workers comp?
provide health care for individuals injured on the job
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__ only contribute to the fund of worker's comp
employers
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__ Slower mental and physical activity | Desire to withdraw
depression
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__ Constantly active Impulses immediately expressed Disagreement with pt may produced pt aggression
mania
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__ Alternating periods of depression and mania | Females at greater risk
bipolar
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__ Persistent thoughts that will not leave Repetitive ritual behaviors the pt can’t stop performing Interfere with daily living
obsessive-compulsive
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__ Constant high tension Apprehension and chronic worry
anxiety
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__ Excessive fear of objects, occurrences, or situations | May develop from traumatic experiences, observation, classical conditioning
phobia
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__ Includes two or more independent personalities | Each personality may or may not know about the others
Multiple Personality
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__ disorder: Physical complaints of neurological basis with no underlying cause Paralysis is the most common
conversion disorder
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__ disorders: Complaints of symptoms with no physiological basis
somatization
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__ disorders: Excessive fear of illness
hypochondriasis
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Schizophrenia Disorders: __ Delusions of grandeur or persecution May believe they possess special powers
paranoid
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Schizophrenia Disorders: __ Motor disturbances with rigid posturing
CATATONIC
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Schizophrenia Disorders: Inappropriate emotional responses Mumbled talking progressive
Disorganized
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_ personality Poor sense of responsibility No respect for others, little guilt or remorse for actions High frustration
psychopathic personality
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__ behavior: Blames others for their actions | Violates rights of others, lacks responsibility and emotional stability
antisocial behavior
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__ behavior Incapable of loving others | self-absorbed, obsessed with success and power, unrealistic perception of self-importance
narcissistic behavior
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__ behavior: Instability in all aspects of life
borderline behavior
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__ act Established new content and academic achievement standards for public schools Mandates periodic standardized assessment of progress for all students Especially at-risk and disabled students Requires supplemental educational services (tutoring) for struggling low-income students
No child left behind act
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__ act's purpose was establishing a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability”
ADA act
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__ a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity
disability
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____ any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomic loss affecting one or more of the body system
physical or mental impairment
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__ making modifications at the job site or workplace that enable a person with disabilities to easily perform a specific job
reasonable accommodation
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__ an action necessary to provide reasonable accommodations that would cause the employer/owner significant difficulty or expense
undue burden
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a person who can perform the essential functions of a given job/activity with/without the benefit of reasonable accommodations
qualified individual with a disability
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__ examples include an employer, employment agency, labor organization, state/local government
covered entity
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__ a physical or attitudinal constraint that is imposed on a person, regardless of whether the person has an impairment, that places the person at a disadvantage
handicap
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The __ oversees issues and interprets regulations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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What are the 5 titles of the ADA?
1. Employment 2. Transportation 3. Public Accommodations and Services 4. Telecommunications 5. Miscellaneous
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Maximum sloe pf a ramp in new construction shall be? rise:run
1: 12 | 1" rise to 12" run
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The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be __
36 inches
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inches is the minimum width needed for an ambulatory person to pass a non-ambulatory or semi-ambulatory person. (to allow a person to walk past a person in a wheelchair, ramps should be ___ feet wide) (notes) are Wheelchair-Ramps Inc. clarifications of the guidelines.
48" | 4ft
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Door width __ minimum but __ preferred
32" min | 36" preferred
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Bathroom ADA: grab bar length on side? grab bar behind toliet?
``` bar = 42" min behind = 36" min ```
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Doorway min __ width max __ depth
width: 32 depth: 24 inches
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Threshold
SD:
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carpet requires __ inch pile or less
1/2 inch
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hall way clearance __ width
36 inch
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Wheelchair turning radius __ width; __ length
60" w | 78" length
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forward reach in wheelchair | low and high
low: 15" high: 48"
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side reach in wheel chair
reach over obstruction to 24 niches
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bathroom sink not less than__ in height; not greater than __ from floor to bottom of mirror or paper dispenser; __ minimum depht under sink to back wall
29" 40" 17"
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__Wheel Drive Bases: fixed drive wheels in rear and casters in front ((when turning front moves first)
rear wheel drive bases
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__ Wheel Drive Bases: fixed drive wheels in center and small casters in front and rear of the chair, most common (turns from center)
center wheel drive bases
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__Wheel Drive Bases: fixed drive wheels in the front and casters in the rear (when turning back moves first)
front wheel drive bases
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__ frame: patient is high active with no need for postural supports used for sports
ultralight frame
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__ frame: patient is able to self propel using both UE; adequate LE ROM and sitting ability for comfortable seating
standard or lightweight frame
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__ frame: patient is able to self propel using LE's
hemi frame
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__ frame: patient is able to self propel using 1 UE
one-hand drive frame
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__ frame: pt is able to self propel, but center of gravity is shifted posterior due to amputation
amputee frame
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__ wheel chair: patient is not able to self propel, but is able to safely operate a power mobility device; patient may have transfer, sitting and or UE functional limitations
power w/c
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__ chair" patinet is not able to self propel or safely operate a power mobility device; requires assistance for seated mobility
geri chair
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_ frame: patient is unable to preform weight shifting tasks and/or is unable to sit upright for extended periods, moderate to severe trunk involvement
reclining frame
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__ frame: patient is unable to sit upright or perform weight shifts, but also has issues with sliding or extensor tone
backward til-in-space frame
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w/c seat types (4)
sling seat solid cushions molded
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Sling seat: hips tend to__. Thigh tends to __ and __. | Reinforces __ position
slide forward adduct and IR poor pelvic position (PPT)
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Solid seat provides __ pelvic position. Reduces tendency for patient to __ or sit with __
neutral Pelvic. | slide forward or PPT
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types of seat cushions? 3
Pressure-relieving contoured foam Pressure-relieving fluid/gel or combination cushion (fluid/gel plus foam) Pressure-relieving air cushion
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PRessure relieving __ Dense, layered foam Accommodates moderate to severe postural deformity Easy to reposition patient Low maintenance May interfere with slide transfers
Pressure-relieving contoured foam:
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PRessure relieveing __ Can be custom-molded Accommodates moderate to severe postural deformity Easy to reposition patient Requires some maintenance Heavier More expensive
Pressure-relieving fluid/gel or combination cushion (fluid/gel plus foam):
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``` PRessure relieving __ Accommodates moderate to severe postural deformity Lightweight Improved pressure distribution Expensive Base may be unstable for some patients Requires continuous maintenance ```
Pressure-relieving air cushion:
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__ seat not typically intended for long term use, pt requires no postural support.
sling
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__ seat: pt has not seated deformity
planar
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__ seat: not typically intended for long term use, pt requires no postural support.
curved
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__ seat pt requires customized seat support to correct for pelvic obliquity or a fixed asymmetrical deformity. (seen more with younger kids)
custom molded
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__ seat: wc must be able to fold
removable seat insert
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__ seat: undercut) front edge of seat: pt self-propels using LE’s.
beveled
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Back height __ inferior angle of scapula: pt able to self propel and has good trunk control.
below
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Back height __ inferior angle of scapula: pt either able to self propel but requires some spinal support or uses a power wc with or without poor trunk control
above
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Forward axle relative to COG: __ stable __ propulsion efficiency __ RR
less increased decreased
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Posterior axle relative to COG: __ stable __ propulsion efficiency __ RR
more less increased
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Elevating Leg rest: indicated with LE edema, postural support, contraindicated for pts with
knee flexor hypertonicity or tightness
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Arm rest types (5)
``` Full length Desk Fixed height Adjustable-height Removable ```
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__ back: Elevating: indicated with LE edema, postural support, contraindicated for pts with
reclining back
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__ w/c:motorized, entire seat and back may be tipped backward with normal seat to back angle maintained; indicated for pts with extensor spasms or for pressure relief.
tilt in space
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__ device: Device: mechanical brake that allows chair to go forward, but automatically brakes when chair goes in reverse. Useful for pts who are unable to ascend long ramp or hill without rest.
hill-holder device
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Traction indications: 12
``` Disk herniation or degeneration Joint hypomobility Muscle guarding Muscle spasm (meniscoid blocking) Narrowing of intervertebral foramen Nerve root impingement Osteophyte formation Joint disease Spinal ligament and other connective tissue contractures Subacute joint inflammation Subacute & chronic pain Discogenic pain ```
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Traction precautions: 7
Claustrophobia Pressure of belts is hazardous: Hiatal hernia, pregnancy, vascular compromise, osteoporosis Impaired cognition Displaced annular fragment Medial disc protrusion Inability to tolerate prone or supine positions TMJ with use of halter
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Traction Contraindications: 10
``` Where motion is contraindicated Acute injury or inflammation Joint hypermobility or instability Peripheralization of symptoms with traction Uncontrolled hypertension Spinal tumors and infection Spondylolisthesis Vertebral artery syndrome Very young and very old Osteoporosis (moderate to high levels) ```
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lumbar traction: force, hold/relax, time 1. acute phase 2. joint distraction 3. decrease muscle spasm 4. disc problems or stretch soft tissue
1. 29-44lb; static; 5-10 min 2. 50% BW; 15/15; 20-30min 3. 25% BW; 5/5; 20-30 min 4. 25% of BW; 60/20; 20-30min
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cervical traction: force, hold/relax, time 1. acute phase 2. joint distraction 3. decrease muscle spasm 4. disc problems or stretch soft tissue
1. 7-9 lbs; static; 5-10 min 2. 7% BW; 15/15; 20-30 min 3. 11-15#; 5/5; 20-30min 4. 11-15#; 60/20; 20-30 min
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Lumbar spine __% of pt body weight required to cause separation
50%
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Cervical region requires __%of body weight or about __lbs
7% or 20-30 lbs
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Reduction of disk protrusion: lumbar region __% of body weight, __lbs in cervical.
50% | 12-15 lbs
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Soft tissue stretching & mm relaxation: lumbar __% of body weight, cervical __lbs.
25% | 12-15#
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Joint mobilization low force __ traction.
intermittent
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CERVICAL: Intermittent can also be used for disk and jnt distraction with __ hold/rest. Intermittent __ ratio when mobility is desired/jnt mobilization.
3: 1 1: 1
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LUMBAR: Intermittent can also be used for disk and jnt distraction with __hold/rest. Intermittent__ ratio when mobility is desired/jnt mobilization.
3: 1 1: 1
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``` Static vs. intermittent? Symptoms caused by jnt dysfunction Disk protrusion (longer hold time) Muscle spasms ```
intermittent
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Static vs. intermittent? Inflammation Symptoms aggravated by motion Disk protrusion
static
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Upper cervical: __ degrees of flexion.1 C1-C52 Midcervical: __ degrees of flexion.1 Lower cervical: __ degrees of flexion.1 25-30 degrees for C5-C72
0-5 degrees 10-20 degrees 25-35 degrees
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LUMBAR: Supine greater separation of __ structures. Prone for greater separation of __ structures and disk protrusions/herniations
posterior | anterior
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Increase intervertebral space at L5-S1 up to __ degrees of hip flexion. L3-L4 up to __ degrees of hip flexion
45-60 degrees | 75-90degrees
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indications for intermittent compression: 12
``` Edema Hypertrophic scarring Lymphedema New residual limb Risk for deep vein thrombosis Stasis Ulcers Amputations Decrease chronic edema Post mastectomy lymphedema Stasis ulcer Venous insufficiency Subacute injuries ```
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Contraindications for compression? 20
``` Acute inflammation, trauma or fx Acute DVT and thrombophlebitis Obstructed lymph or venous return Arterial disease/insufficiency Arterial revascularization Acute pulmonary edema Diminished sensation Cancer Edema with cardiac or renal impairment Impaired cognition Infection in treatment area Hypoproteinemia ( ```
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__ Designed to outline a person's wishes and preferences in regard to medical treatments and interventions. When a patient is incapable of making his/her own medical decisions, a health-care proxy can act on the patient's behalf to make decisions consistent with and based on the patient's stated will. Are important documents that should be included with each individual's personal medical records. Generally fall into three categories: living will, power of attorney, and health-care proxy.
advanced directives
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__ written document that specifies what types of medical treatment are desired should the individual become incapacitated. Can be general or very specific.
living will
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More specific living wills may include information regarding an individual's desire for such services such as
analgesia antibiotics, artificial (intravenous or IV) hydration, artificial feeding (feeding tube), CPR life-support equipment including ventilators, and do not resuscitate (DNR).
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_ Legal document in which an person designates another person to make health-care decisions if he or she is rendered incapable of making his/her wishes known.
health-care proxy
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_ Allows an individual to make bank transactions, sign social security checks, apply for disability, or simply write checks to pay the utility bill while an individual is medically incapacitated.
durable power of attorney
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__ statistics: Describe the data collected Summarize numerical details about a phenomenon of interest Focus areas include incidence and prevalence of disease or disorder, characteristics of individuals with the problem and associated diagnostic and intervention utilization rates.
descriptive statistics
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__ the amount of variability in a data set expressed as a proportion of the mean
coefficient of variation
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__ the magnitude of the difference between two mean values may be standardized by dividing this difference by the pooled standard deviation to compare effects measured by diff scales
effect size
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__ the number of times a phenomenon or characteristic occurs
frequency
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__ a measure of the spread from one percentile division point to the next; may be used to indicate the variability around the median
inter-percentile range
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__ a measure that classified objects or characteristics to rank order with a known equal distance between categories but that lacks a known zero point
interval
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__ a measure that classifies objects or characteristics but that lacks rank order and a known equal distance between categories
nominal
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__ a measure that classifies objects or characteristics in rank order but that lack known distance between categories; may or may not have natural zero point
ordinal
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__ division point in the data, such as quartiles or tertiles, that are used to identify where a certain % of the scores lie
percentiles
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__a measure that classifies objects or characteristics in rank order with known equal distance between categories and a known zero point
ratio
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__ a distortion of the normal bell curve that occurs as the result of extreme scores in the data set
skew
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__ the average absolute distance of scores from the mean score of a data set
standard deviation
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__ the standard deviation of the diff between individual data points and the regression line through them
Standard error of estimate
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__ an estimate of the SD of the population of interest; indicates the degree of error associated with repeated samples from the population
standard error of mean
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__ the SD of measurement errors; obtained form repeated measures
standard error of measurement
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__ statistics: Help determine how likely the results of a study of a sample can be generalized to the whole population.2 (pg 489) Estimates of population characteristics based on data from the subjects available for study.3 (pg 181)
inferential stats
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__ a threshold set by researchers used to determine if an observed relationship or difference between variables is real or the result of chance
alpha level
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__ the degree to which the chance of a positive outcome is increased as a result of an intervention; can be calculated in absolute or relative terms
benefit increase
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__ the probability that a statistical finding occurred due to chance
p value
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__ the proportion of individuals with the condition of interest that have a positive test result. "true positive"
sensitivity
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__ the proportion of individuals without the condition of interest who have a negative test result. "true negatives"
specificity
165
Type __ error: result from statistical test that indicates a significant relationship or difference exists when one does not exist (false positive)
type I error
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Type __ error: result from statistical test that indicates a significant relationship or difference does not exists when in fact one exists
Type II error
167
which test? to answer if there is a relationship between 2 variables (ration or interval)
Pearson Produce Moment
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what test? to answer the question is there a relationship between 3 or more variables?
multiple correlation
169
Is there a difference between the two groups?
independent t test
170
is there a difference within the same group?
paired T-test
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to answer the question is there a difference between to or more groups?
ANOVA
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compares frequencies of the variables
chi-squared
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__ graph used to show the magnitude or frequency of categories of the data. Data in each category are represented by vertical bars, with length of bars proportional to the magnitude or frequency of a vertical y-axix
bar graph
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__ Illustrates the distribution of values within a group through five numbers: minimum score, lower quartile, median, upper quartile and maximum score. Outliers are shown as circles.
box and whisker plot
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__Graphical display of data using dots.
dot plot
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__ It shows what elements are involved in the project from start to finish, where the production is supposed to be what point of time, and if the project is on schedule on or not. 
gantt chart
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__Graphical display of a frequency distribution. Displays the distribution of data by plotting the frequency (count or %) of observations (y-axis) for each interval represented on the x-axis.
histogram
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__graph Demonstrates the relationship between two or more quanitative variable. Usually have dependent variable on y-axis and independent on x-axis. Shows trends in data over time.
line graph
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__ is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion. In a pie chart, the arc length of each slice (and consequently its central angle and area), is proportional to the quantity it represents.
pie chart
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__ Graphical display that illustrates the relationship between two quantitative variables. Each paired (x,y) value is plotted on the graph as a singe point. Line of best fit generated mathematically may be fitted to the data to show the relationship among the variables.
scatter plot