Exam 2 Flashcards
When applying an UE PNF technique to a patient, what is the pt asked to watch?
- Follow and watch hand
What is the highest LOI to use a manual wheelchair with projections on the rim?
C5
The average length of rehabilitation stay is 2 months. T or F
False (Acute: 12 days, Inpatient: 37 days)
What are the treatment times that are most beneficial for PD pt on L-Dopa? * Provide informative nutritional info about medication.
- At peak dosage time of medication.
- DECREASE protein consumption at and around dosage times.
- Decrease Calories. Increase water, vegetables, and fruits “fiber”
Which spinal cord syndrome features sensory impairments that are usually less severe than the motor impairments and result from hyperextension injuries (UE > LE)?
Central Cord
________ occurs during the first day after spinal injury with the patient unable to perform motor or sensory assessment.
Spinal Shock
Avascular malformations occur in the spinal cord tissue. T or F
True
To assess the L2 myotome on the ASIA Scale, the person will have hip flexion assessed. T or F
True
What needs to be promoted with our treatment for PD patients to improve functional mobility?
- increased cervical extension
- increased thoracic extension
- Increased lumbar extension
- increased anterior pelvic tilt
What are 4 pt education examples of Autonomic Dysreflexia?
- Checking drainage system of catheter first
- Headache
- Sweating above level of injury
- High blood pressure monitoring
What Neurodegenerative Disease has a sub max exercise level of 20-70% of HR Max?
Multiple Sclerosis
You must work (lightly or hard) on a patient with PD?
Aggressive-Hard
In PD patients, what are strategies to enhance locomotor?
- walking with vertical poles (like 2 canes)
- verbal instructions: walk tall, walk fast, large steps, swing both arms
- transverse visual cues
- braiding (trunk rotation)
Which LE pattern can facilitate hackysack play?
D1 Flexion
What pattern of return (recovery) does a C4 incomplete SCI have?
- Proximal to Distal “Most distal doesn’t improve”.
What type of motor learning do patients of PD work well in?
Blocked practice, same task, high reps, and closed environment
When rhythmical initiation is performed 8-12 times by a patient with PD, what other relaxation benefit will the patient have?
Decreased muscle tone, increased chest expansion and aerobic capacity
Which diagnosis is most likely to have impaired sensory?
- MS>GB>ALS
A pt with a clinical syndrome produces an acute onset of unwanted activity from noxious stimuli below the level of the lesion. What is this term? What is the most common cause?
Autonomic Dysreflexia; Bladder and Bowel Distention
What PD medicine is the best in crossing the blood brain barrier but only benefit a decade?
- Carbidopa “Cinamed”
Which spinal cord syndrome features preservation of motor function, a sense of pain and light touch, and loss of 2 point discrimination?
Posterior Cord
A patient that presents with motor function below the neurological level with more than half the key muscle groups having a grade < 3 will be scored as a(n) ______ on the ASIA Impairment Scale.
C
Which patient treatment stategies will encourage an increase ROM, increase respiratory function, and increase in pulmonary capacity?
- Bilateral symmetrical D2 flexion
When a patient with SCI level C5 with biceps intact attempts to long sit, can they perform the task?
No, can’t wrist or triceps extend. Need at least C7
Which UE can facilitate strengthening for functional carryover to increase pt ability to clean the back of their neck and scapula in shower?
D1 Flexion
How often should a person perform pressure relief, and how long of a hold?
- Every 15min for 2min hold***
What level of the spine must be intact to perform seated push-ups?
C7
Which diagnosis reviewed is most likely to have spasticity?
- Multiple Sclerosis
A patient with a complete C3 injury is most likely to have a ventilator. T or F
True (C1-C3)
What is generally contraindicated for PD patients in resistance training?
Isometrics
Which 2 PNF techniques facilitate increased ROM in a pt?Which is best for PD?
- Contract Relax (pt moves to new range) (*best for PD)
- Hold Relax (PTA moves to new range)
Which muscles groups should not be stretched with a pt with SCI?
- Long finger flexor (wanted tenodesis)
- Lower trunk (wanted sitting stability)
To increase ROM, what PNF technique should be applied at the end ROM?
- Contract-relax (best, pt performs) and hold-relax
What are some relaxation exercises for PD?
Yoga, Tai Chi, rocking, rhythmic initiation, diaphragmatic breathing
What are the cardinal signs and symptoms of PD?
- Tremor
- Rigidity
- Akinesia (bradycardia)
- Postural Instability
What is the highest LOI to independently transfer to most surfaces including uneven?
C8
Which LOI would need a ventilator or phrenic stimulator?
C1 to C3
What is the highest LOI able to perform outdoor mobility on uneven surfaces and cubs independently?
T1-T12
What area can have weight relief with forward lean, hands down to the floor?
Sacral
How does Carpidopa benefit patient’s with PD?
- Controls bradykinesia and rigidity
What are the principle steps of the application of Rhythmic Initiation?
PROM, AAROM, AROM, ARROM
What is the most common spinal cord syndrome?
Central Cord Syndrome
What are motor learning strategies of PD?
- Large number of repetitions
- Structured instructional sets
- Closed environment; less clutter
- Avoid dual tasking; Do single tasks
- Blocked practice order
- External cues