Extra Flashcards
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What is mirror therapy?
designed to strengthen arms/hands weakened by a stroke. We ‘trick’ the brain thinking that the weaker arm is moving.
visual perceptual assessment
The Motor-Free Visual Perceptual Test
-used w/the neurologically impaired.
Prosthetic Interventions
- Don/doff prosthesis
- training in limb hygiene
- wound healing w/whirlpools and massage
- limb shrinkage and shaping
- desensitization of the limb through WB on surfaces, massage, tapping/rubbing
- increasing flexibility/strength of limb to prevent flexion contractures
Standards of body mechanics
- bend from the hip
- avoid twisting
- maintain good posture
- carry loads close to the body
- lift w/a wide base of support
Chemotherapy Precautions
- Use a mask
- restricted diet
- screening for anxiety, depression, fatigue
Radiation Precautions
- assistance to maintain ROM and avoid pulling the burned skin
- Use water-based ointments
Principles of Joint Protection/Fatigue Management
- maintain muscle strength and joint ROM
- Use each joint in its most stable anatomical/functional plane
- avoid positions of deformity
- Use the strongest joint-avoid staying in one position for long periods
Therapeutic Use of Self Definition
The use of one’s self in a therapeutic manner to enter into a relationship that has a therapeutic outcome.-OTs who are aware of their own personality, leadership, and communication styles are better able to establish rapport w/clients in a helping relationship.
Sternal Precautions are:
- Do not lift more than 8 pounds. (A gallon of milk weighs 8 pounds.)
- Do not push or pull with your arms when moving in bed and getting out of bed.
- Do not flex or extend your shoulders over 90°.
- Avoid reaching too far across your body.
- Avoid twisting
Cardiac Rehab Phase 1 of OT Treatment
- monitor electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse
- Activity according to Metabolic equivalent (MET) levels
Cardiac Rehab Phase 2 of OT Treatment
- Exercise and activity tolerance with progression of MET levels
- weight training at 2-4 weeks
- work hardening
Cardiac Rehab Phase 3 of OT Treatment
-stress test
Altruism
Ability to place the needs of others before their own.
Equality
The desire to promote fairness in interactions w/others
Freedom
The desires of the client must guide OT interventions
Justice
In a fair and impartial manner to individuals w/whom they interact and respect and adhere to the laws/standards of practice
Dignity
Treating clients respectfully as a person and allowing the client to engage in meaningful occupations regardless of disability
Truth
Accurate information
Prudence
Use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement and reflection to make decisions
Beneficence
OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for well-being and safety of pts-Maintain current knowledge by attending EB sessions
-Use current/updated assessment tools to get accurate data
Nonmaleficence
OT personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.-Locking wheelchair breaks
-Not practicing under influence of drugs/alcohol
Autonomy/Confidentiality
OT personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination
- Refuse OT services
- Safeguarding privacy/confidentiality of pts w/HIPPA
Social Justice
OT personnel shall provide services in a fair/equitable manner
- Assisting at a health fair
- Treating clients fairly
Procedural Justice
OT personnel shall comply w/institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws-Learning about laws and regulations that impact OT services.
-Following reimbursement guidelines for different payer sources
