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positioning for tone

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low tone: supine with small pillow under head
high tone: sidelying, pillow under top UE (shoulder in neutral)

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PBIS (positive behavioral intervention & support)

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Tier 1: all kids
Tier 2: at risk kids (social skills group training)
Tier 3: not responding to bottom tiers (family/individual counseling)

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if a child has poor handwriting due to developmental coordination disorder, compensatory strategies include

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keyboarding

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what type of contracture occurs in C5?

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supination contracture- place FA in pronation, elbow in extension

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what can prevent orthostatic hypotension?

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progressive daily head up tilts, compression garments (abdominal binder, pressure stockings)

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how does blood pressure change in orthostatic hypotension?

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systolic (top) decreases by 20 mmHg
diastolic (bottom) decreases by 10 mmHg

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essential AE for C5 & C6

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C5: mobile arm support, universal cuff, padded shower bench
C6: tenodesis splint, transfer board, built up handles

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hypertrophic scar

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thick, rigid, confined to burn area, appear 6-8 weeks after wound closes, most deep 2nd & 3rd degree burns

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keloid scar

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thick raised, extends beyond burn area, appear 3 months after burn happens

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what could be added to splints for scar management?

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silicone inserts

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when is intrinsic plus used?

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dorsal/circumferential hand burns

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when does scar management occur following grafting?

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6-12 weeks after wound closure

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aftercare of burns

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  1. sensitivity to hot & cold temps (graft & donor site)
  2. unscented lotion/mineral oil many times per day after healing
  3. avoid prolonged sun exposure
  4. protein rich diet
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built up handles are used for

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poor grip

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weighted handles are used for

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tremor

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rubber/coated spoon is used for

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tonic bite reflex

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universal cuff is used for

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C5 SCI, after burns if the UE is immobilized/splinted

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what interferes with ADLs in early stage of burns?

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edema & bulky dressings—use AE short term (long handled spoon, built up handle knife)

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THR precautions

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anterior: no hip extension, no ER, no adduction
posterior: no hip flexion past 90 degrees, no IR, no adduction

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TKR precautions

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no pivoting/twisting, no squatting, no kneeling on affected knee, knee may be immobilized postop, knee must be flat/straight in bed

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bed positioning for THR

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SUPINE is BEST with pillow between legs (abduction wedge), toes pointed towards ceiling, don’t bend affected leg
- can do sidelying but need 2 pillows between legs, don’t let affected leg cross mudline, never turn toes down or throw leg in front of you

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lower back surgery precautions

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BLT: no bending, lifting, twisting
- bend at hips/knee, turn entire body when carrying things, log roll in bed

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bed position for TKR

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supine with knee straight, no pillow (can use ice if knee hurts)

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neck precations

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BLT & pushing/pulling items, no lifting 5-10lbs, no overhead lifting/arms overhead, no bending neck down to look at phone/book
- elevate head of bed 30 deg MAX, no pillow

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cardiac/thoracic surgery precautions
in place for 12 weeks - no isometrics - avoid arms behind back, pushing/pulling through arms (no reaching), limit arm elevation to 90 deg - when coughing, support sternum with cushion or arms in self hugging - limit arm use when transferring sit to stand or out of bed
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movement/exercise groups based on imitation occur at ACL
Level 2: postural actions
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repetition, simple crafts occur at ACL
3: manual actions
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new learning, trial & error occurs at ACL
5: exploratory
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familiar routines short tasks occur at ACL
4: goal directed
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can live alone at ACL
4.6
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can drive at ACL
5.6
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running stitch ACL determines
BADL abilities
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whip stitch ACL determines
problem solving (if the smoke alarm goes off
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cordovan stitch ACL determines
ability to process info (hold a job, drive, take care of others)
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key to stability wth wheelchair is
pelvis position (base of support)
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tilt vs recline wcs
tilt: good for pressure release, high tone (SCI) - body position does not change recline: not good for high tone (can increase it) - body position changes, good for hip precautions
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thigh supports are best for
windswept deformity (control abd/add)
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professional development unit =
1 contact hr of participation in professional development
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blocked practice
practicing same skill/task over and over in short period of time
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what stage of dementia involves wandering/safety?
stage 2: middle/mod (stage 5 on Riesburg scale)
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in what stage of PD can a person no longer live alone?
stage 4
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dyspnea control positions (COPD)
- seated: bend forward slightly at waist, lean FAs on table/thighs - standing: lean FW, prop self on counter/shopping cart
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what is target 02 for COPD?
88-92%
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symptoms of DVT
pain/swelling on one leg, red/discolored skin, warm feeling, NO PAMS
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phases of cardiac rehab & their corresponding MET levels
Phase 1: inpatient (MET 1-2, target is 3-5) Phase 2: outpatient/subacute/convalescence (MET 4-5, target is 5-6) Phase 3: maintenance/community reintegration (MET 5-6)
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absolute contraindications for cardiac rehab (inpatient/outpatient)
unstable angina, acute MI (within 2 days), uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, acute PE/infarction, acute myocarditis/pericarditis, acute aortic dissection
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circumstantiality
digress from point, nondirect thinking/speech
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existential factors
change comes from self
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inpersonal learning occurs when
receiving feedback (input)
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errorless learning
activity set up so client does not make error (severe memory issue, skill training)
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scaffolding
patient does more of task over time
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needs assessment
eval need for program: includes - community eval/capacity - public transportation - volunteer opportunities - use methods to determine needs (survey, ect) - collect data - SWOT analysis - determine priorities - create plan
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transitional employment programs (TEPs)
temporary, paid, last 3-6 months with d/c to sheltered employment, supportive employment, or competitive employment - support at pre-arranged job - ends when patient shows job independence
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supported employment
permanent - client chooses job, receives support (onsite/assessment) for that current role, gov funded
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in house jobs
clubhouse, day tx - can get transitional employment in clubhouse/paid/temporary
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order of intervention methods
adjunctive --> enabling --> purposeful --> occupation based
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sheltered employment
for disabled, with supervision at separate environment from usual work site, below min wage pay - offers prevocational training
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prevocational training
in prep for competitive training, gov funded
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ROOD approach
need motivation to move, normal tone = normal movement, repetition, controlled sensory stim = responses
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how to facilitate tone
for low tone to increase, wake up muscles, unpredictable movements - tapping - stroking - vibration - brushing - icing - resistance - vestibular
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how to inhibit tone
for high tone to decrease, calm down muscles, predictable movements - start with something calming/sensory - deep pressure - slow swinging/stroking - rocking - prolonged stretch (30 seconds)
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Brunnstrom
for CVA - regress to primitive after CVA, spastic/flaccidity normal part of recovery
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PNF
manually facilitate weak muscles - spiral & diagonal movements - reflexive --> volitional movement - development occurs head to tail
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NDT/Bobath
key points of control, neuroplasticity, weight bearing, bilateral activities - NO COMPENSATORY strategies - very regulated sensory stim
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clearance width of a doorway (ideal)
36 inches - min is 32 inches
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how wide should hallways be?
36 inches
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what should ramp slope be?
ideal is 1:16-1:20 (max is 1:12)
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wc dimensions
avg width: 24-26 inches rim to rim avg length: 42-43 inches
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accessible door handles include
lever, loop
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best shower for a wc
stand alone/zero entry shower that is barrier free in wet room (completely open, no transferring needed)
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best flooring for wc use
vinyl, ceramic, mosaic (no rugs)
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average height of a toilet
17-18 inches tall
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how many grab bars should be in the bathroom
1 near toilet, 2 near shower, 3 near tub
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best wc cushions for pressure distribution
alternating pressure, air, gel, hybrid
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contoured seats on wc are for
posterior pelvic tilt
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anti thrust seats on wc are for
anterior pelvic tilt
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pommel on wc is for
prevent sliding, reduce hip IR, prevent knees from touching
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what is required for weight bearing?
need some tone, can't be totally flaccid - regulates tone (high or low tone use)
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direction of recovery
proximal to distal
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speech to text is known as
voice recognition/dictation, best for learning disabilities
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text to speech is best for
learning disabilities to listen to what is on a screen
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augmentative communication device
any device providing nonverbal communication - low tech: picture board - high tech: electronic picture communication device - operated via hand, touch screen, push button, switch, eye gaze
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who uses augmentative communication devices?
ASD (need enough perceptual, cognitive ability to select picture related to wants/needs)
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twitch switch
for high cervical SCI- contracting muscle fibers of a single muscle provide single funcion
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switch devices
enlarge ON and OFF buttons (can be hand, mouth, head, any other active movements)
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ischemic CVA
embolism - thrombotic: clot at the site of CVA (geriatric) - embolic: clot travels from another area (afib)
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hemorrhagic CVA
blood vessel bursts, more fatal - subarachnoid: bleeding between skull & brain due to aneurysm - intracerebral: blood vessel in brain ruptures, causing bleeding inside brain
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contraindications of RA
no heat, NO resistance, NO isotonics, NO active or passive stretches, NO inappropriate splints
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MS contrainidications
no heat, no PAMS (esp heat), no extreme physical stress - strengthening MUST be gradual - keep hips in 90 deg flexion to reduce LE extensor tone
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when to not use a goni
unhealed fx, post surgery if movement disrupts healing process, osteoporosis/fragile bones, immediately after injury (disruption of soft tissue likely), joint dislocation
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when to be cautious with using a goni
joint infection/inflammation, severe pain aggravated by movement, hypermobility or instability
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contraindications with dialysis
no endurance-related activities on days of dialysis due to extreme fatigue
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what RLA level is considered inpatient TBI?
level 5 & up
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which RLA level does new learning occur?
level 8 (purposeful, appropriate)
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fluidotherapy
superficial heat- via convection - used for hand/wrist, post fx, arthritis, chronic tendonitis, Raynauds
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what are the contraindications for using thermotherapy (superficial heat)?
no open wounds, no pregnancy, no sensory issues, no DVT, no circulation issues, no cancer, no hypertension
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which medication is most commonly used with phonophoresis?
hydrocortisone
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which medication is most commonly used with iontophoresis?
dexmethasone
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phonophoresis
administering topical meds into body via ultrasound to decrease inflammation & accelerate repair/healing
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LOS in different settings
- inpatient/acute care: 1-7 days - subacute: 5-30 days - long term acute care hospital: 25+ days - rehabilitation hospital: week-months - long term hospital: month-yrs - SNF: month-life - forensic setting: depends on court order - outpatient: no hospitalization, depends on insurance & needs
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residential program
deficits with independent living - halfway houses, group homes, supportive apartments with weekly/biweekly checks in - 24 hr supervised quarter way houses
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work conditioning
involves 1 discipline, biomechanical - improve strength/endurance to RTW - strengthen muscles specific to job tasks - takes place 1-3 hrs a day, 5 days a week, 1-3 months
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work hardening
involves multiple disciplines, biomechanical - focused on outcomes, work simulation (strength/endurance), materials same as job site, may be partially completed at job site - includes FCE, adjust to vocational retraining - freq: 5 days a week and increases an hr each week until reaching 8 weeks - graded hierarchy of functional return
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core of all RTW programs
FCE
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FCE
objective assessment of RTW ability - medical records, interview, musculoskeletal screening (functional testing, positional tolerance activities, pain monitoring, eval endurance), physical performance, recommendations, report (limitations to meet job demands) - obtain physical demands via ONET or via employer
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job demands analysis
defines actual job demands, real work environment, distinguishes essential vs nonessential tasks - questionnaire, interview, observation, formal assessment
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vocational rehab
job training & placement for the disabled (state & fed run)
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conceptual apraxia
tool selection, how to use tools
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ideational apraxia
issues with multiple sequences, confused with using tools to sequence
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ideomotor apraxia
understands but can't carry out verbal commands
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oral apraxia
understands but can't carry out communication movements
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standard dimensions of an adult (wc) (W x D x H)
18 x 16 x 19.5
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standard dimensions of a narrow adult (wc)
16 x 16 x 19.5
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standard dimensions of a slim adult (wc)
14 x 16 x 19.5
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standard dimensions of a wide width adult (wc)
20 x 16 x 19.5
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standard dimensions of a junior (wc)
16 x 16 x 18.5
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standard dimensions of a child (wc)
14 x 11.5 x 18.76
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standard dimensions of a tiny tot (wc)
12 x 11.5 x 19.5
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how to determine width of a wheelchair seat
measure widest part of hips/thighs and ADD 2 inches for bulky clothes
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how to determine seat depth of a wheelchair seat
measure from back of butt to popliteal fossa (behind knee) then SUBTRACT 2 inches - measure both legs & take greatest length
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seat height of a wheelchair including footrests
footrests need 2 inch clearance from floor - standard height of wheelchair seat is 19-20 inches - hemi height: 17.5 inches - superlow: 14.5 inches ALL affected by the cushion
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what happens if the armrests are too high or low
too high: shoulder elevation too low: leaning forward
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posey drop seat cushion
pommel in front middle (between legs), used with drop (lowered) seat - prevents hip adduction (legs from crossing)
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arm trough
mounts on WC armrest, positions flaccid UE - can have elevated insert to reduce/prevent edema
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wheelchair adaptations for CVA
one arm drive, gel/memory foam solid seat, elevated arm rest
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wheelchair adaptations for spina bifida
adapted back (for myelomeningocele), pressure relief cushions (ROHO)
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minimum turning radius accommodation according to the ADA for wc
180 deg turn = 60 inches for standard wc, 360 deg turn = 60 x 60
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form constancy
can't recognize an object when it changes/varies from norm
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visual closure
can't recognize object partially covered/missing
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Broca's aphasia
frontal lobe - no expressive speech, slow, many pauses, word omission/rhythm issues
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Wernicke's aphasia
temporal lobe - no auditory comprehension, no meaning to speech)
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somatoagnosia
can't recognize own body parts & their relation (may put arm through leg hole of pants
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anosognosia
unaware of their deficits
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astereognosis/tactile agnosia
can't recognize items by touch
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pursuits
smooth eye movements
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accomodation
eyes maintain/change focus when looking at different distances (like a camera)
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ideal sitting posture for hemiparesis
hips flexed 90, shoulders over hips, arms relaxed in lap, not providing sitting support from UEs
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hemiparesis ideal lying posture
side lying, affected UE in protraction of arm forward
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what are the main effects of hemiparesis in the UE?
edema, joint contracture, weakness
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dysesthesia
unusual touch sensation
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transverse myelitis
spinal cord inflammation
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intrinsic minus
claw hand
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arteriovenous malformation
tangled blood vessels, irregular vein & artery connections, can rupture and cause bleeding in brain & SC
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body powered prosthetic
lightweight, cheaper, can use outside, provides sensory and prop feedback, does not look natural, requires training to use - activated via body motion, functional
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terminal device
prosthetic foot or hand, shock absorber, stable weight bearing surface
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level of significance
p < 0.05 (rejects null, there is statistical significance/relationship)
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construct validity
how well assessment measures skill/attribute it claims to measure
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inter rater reliability
how well assessment gives same results when administered by 2 DIFFERENT raters (scale from 0-1.0, closer to 1.0 means stronger IRR)
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intra rater reliability
how well assessment gives SAME results when administered by SAME rater on more than 2 occasions (compare differences via correlation)
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test retest reliability
how well assessment gives same results when administered 2x under SAME conditions
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heuristic study
qualitative- researcher personally experiences phenomenon
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ethnographic study
study of characteristics of cultural group via observation
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grounded theory
data is collected first, analyzed, and then hypothesis is drawn - inductive method
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z score
desired confidence level
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typical z scores
99% = 2.576 95% = 1.96 90% = 1.645
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at what standard deviation is OT service needed?
below -2.0 means significantly delayed in skills compared to norm
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strong correlation coefficient is r =
0.08 or higher
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infection control precations
1. hand hygiene 2. isolation systems 3. sterilization
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CRPS contraindications
no PROM, no cold modalities, no serial casting or dynamic splinting, joint mobilization, passive stretching
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allodynia
sensation misinterpreted as pain
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hyperalgesia
increased response to pain
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hyperpathia
exaggerated sometimes delayed response to sensory
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tx for pusher's syndrome
visual cue (mirror) to facilitate upright posture & midline orientation
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contraindications for dementia
don't rearrange furniture, introduce new learning, introduce AE, don't change the demands of the task, don’t write goals where they should improve something
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contraindications for COPD
use pulse ox on fingertips during tx to monitor O2 - if O2 falls below 90%, stop activity & allow rest for it to return to normal - if O2 does not return, end session & contact MD
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what requires greater endurance for COPD patients?
humidity, pollution, stagnant air, extreme temperatures, UE activity, standing activity
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DBT
form of CBT focused on addressing suicidal thoughts/actions/self injury - for borderline PD, depression, substance abuse, eating disorder - for assertiveness, coping, interpersonal skills in group opportunities to practice new skills
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assessments associated with recovery model
COPM, AMPS, Barth time construction, WRI
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for body neglect, tx includes
bilateral activities, guiding affected side through activity, increasing sensory stim on affected side
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tx for aphasia
decrease external auditory stimulation, give increased response time, visual cues/gestures, concise sentences, augmentative communication devices
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conditional reasoning
ongoing revision of treatment
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if someone is having a seizure, what is the best position to place them in?
side lying
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Contraindications for RTC tendinitis
No activities above shoulder level until pains stops, avoid sleeping with arm overhead, avoid combined adduction/IR
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Contraindications for shoulder dislocation
Avoid combined abduction & ER for anterior dislocation
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Protocol for shock
1. Medical assistance ASAP (is life threatening) 2. Try to determine cause, check BP/pulse 3. Place in SUPINE, head slightly LOWER than legs (if there is impaired respiration or head/chest injuries, then keep head & chest slightly ELEVATED) 4. DO NOT add heat but prevent loss of body heat via cool compress on the head, cover with light blanket 5. Keep patient quiet until help comes (don’t allow exertion)
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Symptoms of myasthenia gravis
Fatigue, progressive muscle/limb weakness (prox to distal), impaired face muscles with slurred speech, ptosis, diplopia, dysphasia, unsteady walk, diff breathing - END STAGE: quadriparesis, respiratory failure
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High fowler’s position
For dyspnea - pt in bed, head of bed upright at 90 deg, footboard to support pt’s feet
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Tx for fall prevention
Active/resistive strengthening, PROM, coordination training, balance/transfer/mobility training
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What to do for poor contrast
Colored strips on stair edges, solid colors (no patterns) in primary colors (black & white)
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Bouchards nodes
PIP
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Herberdens nodes
DIP
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Which PAMS can be used for OA?
Paraffin on the hands, fluidotherapy, hot packs, e-stim, hydrotherapy
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What to avoid during inflammatory stage of OA
Isometrics & isotonics, hot packs, PROM, no pinching, MMT (during eval)
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Prudence
Clinical & ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement/reflection, used to make clinical decisions in professional & volunteer roles
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Order of attention progress after TBI
Sustained —> selective —> alternating —> divided
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Splints used in acute phase of TBI
Resting/functional splint, cone splint (to keep fingers from digging into palm), antispasticity, elbow cast for loss of PROM in elbow flexors
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Complications of a TBI
Postraumatic seizures (after mod/severe TBI), hydrocephalus, DVT, heterotropic ossification, spasticity, GI issues, gait, agitation, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, insomnia, cog decline, post trauma headaches, post trauma depression (substance abuse, emotional expression disregard, aggressive outbursts, anxiety)
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Posterior cord syndrome
Prop loss (Pain, temp, touch, varying motor is perserved)
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Cauda equina
Secondary to ruptured disc, lumbar/sacral roots compressed from disc material pushed into SC - loss of bowel/bladder control, sensation, possible paralysis
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Conus medullaris
Tethered cord (congenital, linked to spina bifida or due to scar tissue from SCI) - LE weak, pain, sensory, bowel/bladder loss
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Anterior cord/Beck’s
due to atherosclerosis, aortic block, external compression from herniated disc, trauma, flexor of vascular mechanism - complete motor, pain, temp, bowel/bladder loss - OH - prop, vibration, 2 point discrim preserved
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Brown sequard
Spinal cord lesion due to puncture wound, tumor, infection, inflammatory disease, tissue death from obstructed BV - ipsilateral: motor, vibratory, sensation, prop loss - contralateral: pain, temp loss
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Zone of partial preservation
Used ONLY with ASIA A COMPLETE SCI, not for incomplete - extent of ZPP = lowest segment with some sensory/motor function, recorded for both sides with single segment recorded
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Requirements to receive ASIA C or D grade
Voluntary anal sphincter contraction OR sacral sensory sparing (S4-S5 or DAP) with motor function spared more then 3 levels below motor level on that side of the body
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Kyphosis
Round back, posterior convexity in upper back, lumbar spine flexion - POSTERIOR pelvic tilt - due to spina bifida cystica, arthritis
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Windswept deformity
Pelvis rotates laterally, thighs move to other side
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Pelvic obliquity
One side of pelvis lower than the other, scoliosis posture & pressure ulcers on ischial tuberosity
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Central cord syndrome
Due to neck hyperflexion (trauma, herniated disc), most common incomplete SCI - UE more affected: paralysis, FM loss, motor loss - LE: sensation, bowel/bladder loss
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Radial nerve
C5-T1, responsible for wrist extension, posterior arm & hand movement - deformity: wrist drop - test: thumbs up/hitchhiker
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Wartenburg’s syndrome
In superficial radial nerve branch - entrapment of the branch - sensory deficits
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Neuropraxia
Minor peripheral nerve compression/contusion
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Axonotmesis
More severe, axon damage
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Neorotmesis
Most severe, complete disruption, need surgery
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Humeral fx protocol
PROM at 1-3 wks postop, AAROM at 4-6 wks postop, AROM at 6-8 wks postop
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With fx, what is the order of strengthening?
Start with ISOMETRICS (static) —> isotonics
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What should be done with a splint to reduce edema post burn?
Ace wrap the splint
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How to measure edema after a burn
Circumferential measurements (no volumeter)
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Protocol following a graft
Splint hand in safe position for 5-7 days for graft to take/wounds to heal - AROM/PROM when graft has fully adhered
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Cohort study
Follows a select group of people over time to analyze risk factors (longitudinal study- both quantitative/qualitative)
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Case control study
Qualitative study - observational study where 2 groups of people (1 with condition, 1 without) are compared
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WC adaptations for THR
Reclining back with hip at less than 90 deg flexed, pommel cushion or hip abductor, pelvic strap, elevating foot rests
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Elevating footrests
Control edema post op
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For swing doors, what is the clearance for singing towards/away?
Towards: 18 inches (min) Away: 12 inches (min)
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How tall and long should sales/service counters be?
Height: 28-36 inches from floor to counter top Length: 36 inches (parallel), 30 inches (forward)
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Reading pen
Pen sized text scanner to hear word pronunciation (text to speech) for TBI, cog issues, learning disabilities
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Word prediction
Predict what user will type based on first 1 or 2 keystrokes - learning disabilities - FM issues, typing issues (reduces keystrokes)
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L hemisphere of the brain deficts
Logic, speech, apraxia, agraphia, acalculia, alexia - slow, cautions, easily frustrated, unmotivated
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R hemisphere of the brain deficits
L neglect, dysphasia, dysarthria, short attention, visual spatial, perceptual - impulsive, denies deficits, talks excessively, inappropriate commands
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Cerebellar deficits
Balance & coordination, eye movement (nystagmus), ocular dysmetria, poor pursuits, abnormal head/torso reflexes, ataxia, dysarthria, dizzy/nausea, vomiting, headaches
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Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage
AVM, hypertension
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3rd degree burns treatment
- Acute phase: positioning, splinting, PROM/AROM, edema control, ADLs/functional movement as tolerated - Inpatient rehab phase: positioning, splinting, continue AROM/PROM, edema, scar management, self ROM, therapeutic activities, client/caregiver ed, ADLs - outpatient rehab: splinting, positioning, continue ther ex/activity, HEP, ADLs, RTW, IADLs
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Myopia
Near sighted
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Hyperopia
Far sighted
224
Cataracts
Central vision affected, cloudy lens (hardens/thickens) DEFICITS: acuity, GLARE, faded colors, blur/haze, night vision, contrast
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Diabetic retinopathy
Central & peripheral vision affected DEFICITS: floaters, blur/haze, dark areas, color discrimination, contrast, blind spot/scotomas
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Macular degeneration
Central vision affected DEFICITS: acuity, blur/wavy lines, contrast, blank spot in vision
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Metamorphosia
Spinning/swirling images (MD)
228
Charles Bonnet syndrome
Visual hallucinations (MD)
229
Glaucoma
Peripheral vision loss, moves towards central - DEFICITS: tunnel vision, scanning, acuity, contrast, light sensitivity, glare sensitivity, night vision
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Oculomotor dysfunction
Diplopia, drooping eyelid, uneven pupils, tracking issues, eye movement issues
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Improving fatigue & endurance via grading
Increase # of minutes in activity/reps —> increase resistance
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Neoprene
Less support, allows some movement
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Raynaud’s syndrome
Some areas of body numb/cold
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How to assess client outcomes
Use BOTH quantitative (ROM) & qualitative (DASH, client subjective reports)
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Isometrics
Contraction WITHOUT movement/static - AVOID with HBP, cardiac issues
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Isotonics
Contraction WITH movement - eccentric: lengthening (with gravity, towards earth EX: running down the stairs, putting down a weight) - concentric: shortening (against gravity, horizontal plane OR with gravity EX: lifting weights, pulling during pull ups)
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Pitting edema
Acute
238
Brawny edema
Chronic
239
What is indicative of a significant edema change via volumeter?
10 mL + is significant
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Order of return for sensation
Pain (protective sensation) —> moving touch —> static light touch —> touch localization
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Inductive reasoning
Logically true, may/may not be realistically true
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Deductive reasoning
Based on fact, law, rule
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Deficits with homonymous hemianopsia & tx
Visual acuity, visual attention, visual scanning —> difficulty locating next line of print when reading, only able to see a portion of each word (affects writing, mobility, light sensitivity) TX: anchoring, use a card/ruler while reading to keep place, pre reading exercises to develop a saccade strategy within new perceptual span
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Superficial/epidermal burn
1st degree- epidermis (superficial top skin layer) - no blistering - some pain, redness - healing time: 3-5 days or up to a week
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Superficial partial thickness
2nd degree - epidermis & dermis (1st half) - significant pain - wet blisters - pink, painful, moist skin under blisters - min scarring/impairment - healing time: 1-3 weeks
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Deep partial thickness burns
2nd degree- epidermis & dermis both layers (sweat glands, hair follicles) - skin changes color, pain is severe, red, with or without blisters - hypertrophic scarring may occur - high risk of turning into full thickness burn- consider grafting - impaired sensation - healing time: 3-5 weeks
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Full thickness burn
3rd degree- epidermis, dermis, nerve endings - no pain or sensation to light touch - may/may not have blisters - white, brown, black, cherry red color - requires skin graft/surgery/high change of hypertrophic scar
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Subdermal
4th degree burn- extends into fat layer, muscle, bone - low chance of survival, may need amputation - charred appearance
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Relapsing-remitting MS
Episodes of symptoms followed by periods of remission, disability doesn’t always increase after each episode
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Secondary progressive MS
In those previously dx with RRMS - disability increases, neurological function decreases over time
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Primary progressive MS
Disability increases after first episode
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MS presentation
- FATIGUE, lack of endurance, spasticity, pain due to spasticity, dizzy, loss of coordination & balance, ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria - short term memory, impaired attention span, EF - incontinence, urinary retention, sex issues, paralysis (partial or full) - visuospatial issues, nystagmus, diplopia, scotoma, blur/dim vision, acuity loss, heat intolerance, no new learning, poor judgement
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Phases of recovery in SCI
Acute recovery (OT for 15 min in intensive care, positioning, splinting, exercises for ROM) —> acute rehab/active phase (education, self care training, ADLs, psychosocial) —> transition rehab/outpatient (AD continuation, support groups)
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Ataxia tx
Compensatory strategies for control (weighting of body parts, weighted utensils/cups)
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Apraxia tx
Hand over hand exercises, following steps in pictures or written on a card
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How to manage TBI agitation
Behavior management strategies (to avoid reinforcing these behaviors), track arousal/alertness to establish communication method via yes/no system (eye blinks, head nods)
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Treating TBI dysphagia
Feeding instruction in isolated quiet area without distractions —> grade to social situations - AE: rocker knife, plate guard, non spill mug - place fork down between bites to ensure full chew & swallow is complete
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Muscles at each SCI level (cervical)
C1-C3: no motor C4: diaphragm —> can shrug shoulders C5: brachialis, biceps brachii, biceps —> elbow flexion C6: ECRL, ECRB —> wrist extension C7: triceps —> elbow extension C8: finger intrinsics/FDP
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Flexor tendon zones
Zone 1: fingertip —> center of middle phalanx Zone 2: center of middle phalanx —> distal palmar crease (NO MANS LAND) Zone 3: distal palmar crease —> transverse carpal ligament Zone 4: overlies transverse carpal ligament Zone 5: extends beyond level of wrist
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When should splinting occur for a flexor tendon injury?
Right away in FLEXION ONLY to prevent rupture, as repaired tendon is at its weakest 10-12 days after surgery
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Sensory re-education protocol
Protective re-ed (use vision to compensate for sensory loss) —> discriminative re-ed (identify objects with & without vision) —> sensory recovery (pain perception —> vibration of 30 cycles per second, moving touch, constant touch) —> desensitization (apply different texture/tactile stim to increase tolerance)
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Assessments for visual acuity
Near = lighthouse near visual acuity test Far = snellen E chary or tumbling E chart (if Illiterate or have aphasia)
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Orthotics for the types of fractures
Type 1 (non displaced): long arm sling Type 2: (displaced with a single fragment/Nonop): immobilized 2-3 weeks then early motion with med clearance Type 3 (comminuted/operative): immobilization & early motion within 1st postop week as MD prescribed
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Rolling knife
Similar to pizza cutter, for hand/UE weakness, FM/coordination deficits, one handed use (CVA)
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AE for eating with poor grip
Built up/large handle utensils, angled utensils, foam tubing, suction bowl & cup
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Liquid levels
0 = thin 1 = slightly thick 2 = nector/mild thick (smoothie, tomato juice) 3 = honey/mod thick (syrup) 4 = extremely thick (pudding)
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Food levels
3 = liquidized 4 = pureed (add liquid) - mashed potatoes, mashed banana/squash, applesauce, cooked cereal 5 = mechanical soft/minced & moist (min chewing- ground meat, meat loaf, mashed vegetables) 6. Soft & bite sized/chewy (tuna, canned vegetables, bananas, pizza, cheese, bagels) 7 = regular/easy to chew (bread, muffins)
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Phases of swallowing
1. Pre oral: salivation 2. Oral prep: voluntary, food into mouth & form bolus 3. Oral: voluntary 1-3 sec, bolus is central —> posterior 4, pharyngeal: involuntary 1-3 sec, SWALLOWING, epiglottis retroflexes 5. Esophageal: involuntary 8-10 sec, bolus into stomach, POSITIONING INFLUENCES
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Tx for poor oral motor skills/weak oral muscles
One way drinking straw, long spout cup
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Long spout cup
For difficulty moving liquids to the back of the mouth to be swallowed, prevents liquids from dripping out of mouth
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Tx for oral sensory problems
deep pressure/prop to all joints (brushing, joint compression before eating), aromatherapy, present new foods one at a time in fun/non threatening manner, match food textures/temps to pt’s oral motor abilities AE: Vibration (z vibe), sectioned dishes (prevent food from mixing together), coated spoon for hypersensitivity,
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How to facilitate tongue retraction during feeding
Press bowl of spoon on middle of tongue before taking out of mouth, place cup on lower lip below tongue with firm pressure under chin, thickened liquids
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Contraindications for ASD
Don’t interrupt rituals/routines, include in the classroom (no pull out), consistent routine, prepare for transitions, reduce distractions in environment, planned movement breaks - use multidisciplinary approach, can use technology (keyboarding, augmentative communication) for expression, change may occur in small steps
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Pencil grasps
Palmar supinate: 12-15m Digital pronate: 2-3 y Quadruped grasp: 3-4y Static tripod: 3-4y Dynamic tripod: 5-6y
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Sensory integration & praxis tests
Gold standard for eval of sensory integration & praxis
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SPM
Self report or parent, teacher assessment of SP skills
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Sensory profile
Self report, parent, teacher assessment that measures sensory over/under responsiveness
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Child occupational self assessment
Client directed, covers everyday activities (self care, social, school, family related)
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Short child occupational profile
Occupation focused, determines whether volition, habituation, skills, and environment facilitate/restrict occupational participation
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CBT
Includes psychoeducation, affective education, cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, coping skills, exposure to fears & contingency management, role play, talk therapy
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Feed forward praxis
Sending motor plan to brain comparing previous performance & detecting potential errors in plan before/after execution
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Clock drawing test
Visuospatial skills, visual perception, selective attention, memory, abstract thinking, EF
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Letter/number cancellation test
Test visual scanning, selective attention
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Cognitive disabilities model
Cognitive ability is determined by biological factors, if cognitive level cannot change = ADAPT - compensatory strategies: ACLS, RTI (can retrieve data from caregivers), cognitive performance test
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Recovery model
Empowering, intrinsic motivation, hope for the future, self advocacy, improved QOL (if mental health dx), recovery is non linear - peer support, holistic approach
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Dynamic interactional approach
Transfer of info to situations, multicontextual, practice of targeted strategy, metacognitive skills, graded transfer of learning to less simulated tasks
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Warren’s hierarchy of visual perceptual skills
Ocular skills, visual fields, visual acuity —> visual attention —> scanning —> pattern recognition —> visual memory —> visual cognition
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Wallace rule of 9s
Head/neck = 9% Each UE = 9% Trunk = 36% total (18% for each side) Each LE = 18% Perineum/genitals = 1%
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Contraindications for heterotopic ossification
No PROM, AROM within pain tolerance
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What tends to occur as a result of a humeral fracture?
Radial nerve injury
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Contraindications for radial tunnel syndrome
AVOID forceful wrist extension & supination
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Contraindications for radial nerve laceration
Be aware of hypertrophic scarring
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Contraindications for pronator teres syndrome
AVOID repetitive FA pronation & supination
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OK sign & pinch test are indicators of
Anterior interosseous syndrome
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Median nerve
C5-T1, responsible for dexterity, 3 jaw chuck, pad to pad, volar digits 1-4 Deformity: low lesion = ape hand, high lesion = hand of benediction
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ACL level 1
Automatic actions 1.0: withdrawing from noxious stimuli 1.2: responding to sensory stim with one response 1.4: locating stimuli 1.6: rolling in bed 1.8: raising one body part TOTAL ASSIST, responds only to internal cues, reflexive behavior, attention span = seconds, can tolerate hand over hand oral feeding TX: sensory stim
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ACL level 2
Postural actions 2.0: overcoming gravity & sitting 2.2: righting reactions & standing 2.4: aimless walking 2.6: directed walking 2.8: using grab bars MAX ASSIST, can imitate dressing/hygiene, overcome effects of gravity TX: movement/exercise groups based on imitation
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ACL Level 3
Manual actions 3.0: grasping objects 3.2: distinguishing objects 3.4: sustaining actions on objects 3.6: noting effects on objects 3.8: using all objects MOD ASSIST, need redirection, lack coordination, attention span = 30 min, easily distracted, cause & effect emerging, familiar ADLs TX: repetition, simple crafts
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ACL Level 4
Goal directed 4.0: sequencing familiar actions 4.2: differentiating features of objects 4.4: completing a goal 4.6: personalizing features of objects 4.8: learning by rote memorization MIN ASSIST, can’t recognize errors or solve new problems, aware of tangible cues TX: reinforce familiar routines, repetitive drilling ACLS whip stitch
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ACL Level 5
Exploratory 5.0: comparing & changing variations in actions & objects 5.2: discriminating among sets of actins & objects 5.4: self directed learning 5.6: considering social standards 5.8: consulting with others SBA, new learning, generalizing, altering via trial & error, still impulsive with poor judgement ACLS: single cordovan stitch
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MMT grade of 0
No active movement or muscle contraction observed OR palpated
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MMT grade 1
Trace: contraction observed & palpated, no active movement
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MMT grade 2
POOR: movement only in GRAVITY ELMINATED 2- : initiates movement in gravity elminated 2: incomplete ROM in gravity elminated 2+: complete ROM in gravity elminated
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MMT grade 3
FAIR: movement AGAINST gravity 3- : incomplete ROM against gravity 3: FULL ROM against gravity (no resistance) 3+: FULL ROM against gravity & SLIGHT resistance
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Grade 4 MMT
Full ROM against GRAVITY & MOD resistance
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MMT grade 5
Normal: full ROM against gravity & MAX resistance
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Signs of PAD
Leg cramps, pain when walking (intermittent claudation)
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When can worksite eval & JDA be completed?
Not for outpatient, only in certain settings
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abduction wedge
Prevents LE adduction after THR
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Most common cause of barrel chest
Asthma
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Most common cause of pulmonary embolism
DVT
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Pacemaker precautions
No estim, ultrasound, no shoulder flexion/abduction greater than 90 degrees on side where pacemaker was implanted for first 4 weeks
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Presentation of chronic bronchitis
Poor O2, blueish skin/lips (cyanosis), edema
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Emphysema presentation
Pinkish skin
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Best showering strategy for a COPD client to remain independent with showering
Shower chair, warm water (not hot) from handheld shower, pursed lip breathing, exhale on exertion
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Best sleeping position for an obese client
Side lying with head of the bed elevated
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R side heart failure symptoms
Blood flows back into the venous system - Cyanosis in nail beds, jaundice, LE edema
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L side heart failure symptoms
Blood flows back intro the lungs - Difficulty breathing, anxiety, cerebral hypoxia
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When a rating scale (checklist) is used, what is the most important factor to consider?
Whether it is reliable & valid, since rating scales do not involve observation and cannot detect task performance changes, fatigue tolerance, or body position preference
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What is defined as low vision?
Best corrected visual acuity less than 6/12 or less than 20/40 in the better seeing eye
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Types of vision loss
Mild/near normal: 20/30 —> 20/60 Mod: 20/70 —> 20/160 Severe: 20/200 or worse Profound: 20/500 —> 20/1000 Near total: less than 20/1000 Total visual impairment/total blind: no light perception
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Convergence
Moving the eyes inward
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Visuocognition
Manipulating & integrating visual input with other sensory info
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Binocular vision
Provided via Oculomotor function - ensures that one object is seen despite 2 images being provided to CNS
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Oculomotor dysfunction presentation
Poor eye-hand coordination, reading, walking, driving, leisure
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Eccentric viewing
Teach clients with central vision loss to rotate head or turn trunk to view object using preferred retinal locus in peripheral vision
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Tx for visual acuity issues
Eccentric viewing, magnification, large buttons, using other senses to compensate, tactile markers, talking items, refer to low vision specialist
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Electronic magnifiers for near distance tasks
Closed circuit TV, electronic magnifiers (both provide high contrast & high magnification)
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Sensory substitution
Using the other senses to compensate for impairment in one sense
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Hemiplegia in relation to CVA
Always on opposite side of lesion (site of CVA) EX: left CVA = R Hemiplegia
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Anomic aphasia
Difficulty with finding words
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Zones of regulation
Teach about regulating emotions/sensory needs Red = high arousal/alert, intense emotions Yellow = less than red, still more heightened than normal, high emotions Green = optimal: ready to learn, work, play, is attentive Blue = less than optimal: sad, ill, fatigued, bored
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Visual perception
Understanding what is being seen (visual = see, perception = understand)
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Encephalitis
Brain inflammation
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Phorea
One eye tends to move slightly in, out, up, down
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Neurodevelopmental approach to handwriting tx
For poor posture, poor automatic reactions, limited limb control (tone issues, poor prox stability) - modulate muscle tone, promote prox joint stability, improve hand function
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Acquisitional approach to handwriting tx
Handwriting should be taught directly in brief daily lessons individualized to the child and adjusted based on eval & performance - cognitive phase: understand handwriting demands - associative phase: self monitors - prop feedback, visual cues are essential - autonomous phase: can perform handwriting with min conscious attention
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Best position for sitting for handwriting (children)
Seated, feet on floor, table surface 2 inches above flexed elbows when child seated in the chair
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Sensory diet
Provides optimal sensory experience to a child so that they can function well in their environment
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Sensory modulation issues
Unable to grade responses to external stimuli Underresponsive, overresponsive, sensory seeking
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How do visual perceptual problems present?
Poor bilateral coordination, difficulty sequencing, poor posture, low tone, delayed GM
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Somatodyspraxia
(Dyspraxia or developmental dyspraxia) - poor motor planning, tactile perception, discrimination
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Which type of vestibular movement is tolerated best?
Linear - its introduced first
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Signs of too much vestibular input & what to do if there is too much
Signs: nausea, dizzy, blanching, hyperactivity, lethargy Tx: reduce movement to therapeutic movement, provide proprioception (ex: swinging while climbing a rope with the hands)
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Color coding zones
Green behaviors: appropriate/acceptable Yellow behaviors: slightly problematic, require additional observation, environmental adjustments, cues, facilitation Red zone: require immediate intervention (verbal or physical) because child is putting self/others at risk
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Forward chaining
Teaching from FIRST —> LAST step (master first then move to next step), have client complete first step of task & OT finishes
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Backward chaining
Sequence taught beginning with the LAST step, OT completes first steps & client finishes
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Documentation within a school setting
Must relate to IEP- goals must relate to child’s functional abilities to perform school tasks
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IEP
Written document detailing student’s academic needs & functional goals
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Documentation in early intervention
IFSP
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IFSP
In early intervention, written in lay terms to increase parent’s understanding
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Tx in mental health settings
May be multidisciplinary, intervention may be in groups
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Documentation in SNF & LTC
Familiar with Medicare requirements, provide info to Minimum Data Set (determines specific level of care needed)
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What is included in a discharge summary
Client/facility identification data, OT services provided (frequency, number of session, types of tx, progress from initial eval, goals, response to tx, equipment/training provided, dc recommendations)
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Documentation in inpatient rehab
Provide info for Inpatient Rehab Facility Patient Assessment Intrument (IRFPAI, interdisciplinary) by scoring clients on FIM
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Documentation in home health settings
OASIS completed for Medicare/Medicaid patients (may be completed by OT), performance of functional tasks, safety, environmental concerns
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How is Medicare paid in the hospital setting?
Via PPS (prospective payment system) based on service range expected to be provided
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What is required for OT to be reimbursed by Medicare?
Pt under MD care & needing OT, written care of plan approved/signed by MD, OT/OTA services provided, services must be skilled, reasonable & necessary amount, duration, intensity of services
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Medicare Part A
Hospital insurance, covers part of inpatient hospital stay, up to 100 days in a SNF for acute issues, hospice, some home health services (pt homebound, needs services), per diem psych hospital stays
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Medicare Part B
Supplementary medical insurance (pt pays premium monthly)- covers some outpatient costs (MD visits, OT), some home health, DME
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Medicare Part C
Medicare advantage plan offered by private company that contracts with Medicare
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Medicare part D
Perscription drug coverage
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TRICARE
Covers military, their families, survivors
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State Children’s Health Insurance Program
Covers low income family children who don’t qualify for Medicaid
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What is the coding & billing service that OTs must use?
Diagnosis codes ICD-9/ICD-10 codes (medical & tx dx codes)
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Transformational leadership
Motivating others to reach their highest potential, inspiration to others to meet their goals
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Transactional leadership
Leaders clarify role & task requirements, provide followers with positive/negative rewards dependent on successful performance
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Paralinguistics
Study of nonverbal communication
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BORG Scale
6 = none: reading, watching TV 7-8 = very very light: tying shoes, writing 9-10 = vey light: folding laundry 11-12 = fairly light: walking, shopping 13-14 = somewhat hard: brisk vacuuming/walking, cleaning 15-16 = hard: swimming, bike riding 17-18 = very hard: highest level of sustained activity 19-20 = very very hard: burst of activity, not sustainable for long
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Fugl-Meyer
Evaluates post stroke recovery
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BOT
Ages 4-21, assess GM & FM
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CARE Item Set
FIM for inpatient setting
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A-ONE
Impact of neurobehavior on ADL - post CVA
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Miller Assessment
Assesses sensory & motor abilities
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Contraindications for ADHD
Consistent routine, structured environment, limit background noise, prepare for transitions, clear/concise direction - explain any changes ahead of time, verbal responses over written, calming strategies, movement breaks, fidget toys, - help with organizing, GM/eye tracking games, one assignment at a time, visual cues/reminders, checklists, extended test time, shorter assignments - seating near teacher at single/paired desk near positive role models - can use stability ball for vestibular & prop in class
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Contraindications for Down syndrome
Avoid extreme neck flexion & tumbling/gymnastics, adapt cardiovascular activities - problem solving tasks, life skills training, compensatory strategies, repetition, environmental/task mods, family coaching, games, visual cues/demonstration, tactile demonstration, auditory cues, muscle strengthening around joints
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Intellectual disability contraindications
Enrich environment, problem solving tasks, practice/role play, handwriting skills, FW chaining, alternative/switch communication, develop performance patterns, behavioral mods, scooter/walker for mobility if needed
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ODD contraindications
Structured environment without distractions, consistent, simple instruction, time in/time outs - child centered (child initiates), group activities, Socratic questions, coping strategies, incidental teaching - caregiver ed: labeled praise, role play stressful situations, behavioral management, videotaped modeling, role play,
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Incidental teaching
Reward for being compliant
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Prewriting sequence
Vertical lines: imitate at 2y, copy at 3y Horizontal lines& circles: imitate at 2.5y, copy at 3y Cross: imitate at 3.5y, copy at 4y Square: 4y R/L diagonal lines: 4.5y X & triangle: 5y
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Simple rotation
Unscrewing the cap of a small bottle, 2.5y
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Complex rotation
Turning pencil from tip to eraser, 6-7y
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Shift
Linear movement of object in fingers (fingers up/down pencil shaft)
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Visopraxis
Visual construction, visual perception & visual motor skills
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Grasp pattern development
Grasp reflex = 1m, strong grasp reflex = 2m Palmar grasp = 5m Radial palmar grasp = 7m Raking grasp = 8m Inferior pincer = 9m Opposition = 10m Mature pincer = 12 m Precise pincer = 15m
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Spastic CP
Pyramidal, UMN, SC more influential, + Babinski sign - Quadriparesis, diplegia or hemiparesis - spasticity, muscles stiff & tight
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Diplegia
LE more affected
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Dyskinetic CP
Extrapyramidal, LMN - Either athetoid or dystopia - involuntary movements, tone fluctuates
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Ataxic CP
Cerebellum dysfunction, shaky w poor balance, may or may not have hypotonia (usually do) - jerky, uncoordinated, difficulty timing, unbalanced trunk/limb posture with voluntary movement
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Mixed CP
Pyramidal & extrapyramidal, multiple movement patterns
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Athetoid CP
Writing movements
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Dystonic CP
Distorted, repetitive posture
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Associated conditions with CP
- ID: attention, memory, comprehension, decisions, problem solving, language, processing speed - visual: strabismus, cortical visual impairment, retinopathy, nystagmus, homoymous hemianopsia, hyperopia - hearing, speech, language: articulation, reading, expressive/receptive language - seizures with severe ID & physical disability - feeding/growth: hypotonia, weak suck/coordinated swallow, tonic bite, hyperactive gage, tongue thrust, constipation, gastroesophageal reflex, saliva control -osteopenia; weak, brittle bones including fx - sleep issues - bladder control - behavior issues
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CP tx
NDT, contrasting induced/forced use therapy, physical exerciser, orthotics, adaptive seating, serial casting, assistive tech
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Adaptive seating/WC adaptations for CP
Static chair/seat & back (tilt WC with seat 10-15 deg tilt), lateral supports, pommel, trunk support, tray, inserts, power controls
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Duchenne’s MD
Most common MD, progressive muscle weakness - enlarged calves (pseudohypertrophy) - + Gower’s sign - freq falls, waddling gait (Trendelenburg sign), weak voluntary muscles (heart, diaphragm) - LD, behavior/speech issues - trouble getting up/running
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Becker’s MD
Slow progression, less severe - motor issues with hips, thighs, pelvis, shoulders - enlarged calves - cardiac involvement
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Facioscapulohumeral MD
Slow progression, adolescent onset - stooped shoulders (can’t raise arms up), masklike face - affects face muscles, upper arms, scapula - weak abs, sometimes hips - DOES NOT INVOLVE cardiac/respiratory issues
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Limb girdle MD
Slow progression within first 30 years of life - proximal muscles of pelvis & shoulder affected
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Congenital MD
Hypotonia, floppy child, decreased muscle mass, no deep tendon reflexes, contractures, general muscle weakness in face, neck, trunk, limbs Type 1: no severe intellectual function issues Type 2: muscle, brain issues Type 3: muscle, brain, eye issues Comorbidities: torticollis, clubfoot, diaphragm, heart, spine issues
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which chair is most appropriate for a client with a THR?
firm chair with armrests (no variability in space)
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when beginning dressing with a client, what is the best type of clothing to start the task with?
loose, oversized clothing that allows for success
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valsalva maneuver
noninvasive test of autonomic nervous system function - breathing in deeply and pushing the air out through the lips (as if trying to blow up a balloon), check HR/BP throughout test
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athetosis
tone that fluctuates from low to normal with little spasticity
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choreoathetosis
constant fluctuations from low to high tone, without co-contractions.
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ataxia
generally normal tone but involves flexor patterns in the lower extremities
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tx for poor self concept (worthless)
activities that allow for self expression
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RLA level V presentation
confused, inappropriate, nonagitated - highly distractible, severe memory impairment - can respond to simple commands
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RLA level VII presentation
Automatic appropriate - limited distractibility, capable of carrying out a intelligible conversation despite minimal confusion
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RLA level III presentation
localized response - inconsistently responds to stimuli and would not be capable of intelligibly responding to simple commands
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RLA level II presentation
generalized response - responds to stimuli only through physiological changes, gross body movement, or vocalization
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most appropriate activity for a child with JRA
AROM, splinting, monitoring joint function, preventing deformation, teaching energy conservation techniques, instruction in the use of AE
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patent ductus arteriosus
can lead to pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, seen in DS children
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supraventricular tachycardia
can lead to feeding difficulties
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progressive supranuclear palsy
rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye movements
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reasonable accommodations
altered work schedule/duties, facility modifications, purchasing of AE/AT, modifying or designing a new product
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what MET levels are self care tasks?
MET 1.0-2.5
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Participating in very light stationary biking for 5 minutes with a short rest of 1 minute and then standing to fold towels for 5 minutes is which MET level?
MET 1-4
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veracity
truthful/honest
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Trendelenburg positioning
lower the head of the bed and raise the lower extremities
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how should THR patients wipe themselves on the toilet?
wipe between the legs in a sitting position on an elevated toilet seat
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how to engage with an adult pt who is nonverbal
pay attention to the meaning of nonverbal cues, be directive, be empathetic with the client
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ayres SI
nonstructured environment, multisensory, encourage active participation of the child, conducted individually (NOT IN GROUPS!)
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Self Directed Search
measures client's volitional interests
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Cognitive Status Exam
measures neurological behaviors (e.g., attention, speech, memory for work activity)
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Box & Block Test
addresses performance skills
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severe intellectual disability
IQ between 25 --> 40. able to perform some basic ADLs, but they often need supervision or caregiver assistance for basic tasks
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fidelity
being fair to colleagues and avoiding plagiarism
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how to determine maximum & consistent grip effort during grip testing
have the client complete one trial on each of the five handle settings of the Jamar dynamometer
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tilt table test
shows how the body reacts to changes in position
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CMOP FOR
aligns with the COPM - spirituality, occupational engagement
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ecology of human performance model
occupational performance relates to context
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Kawa Model
subjective assessment tool, what activities, roles, processes are important to the client and what issues they experience in relation to their environments
434
Occupational Adaptation
improving adaptability, rather than functional skills
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strengths model
view clients as individuals, not patients
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neurofunctional approach
tx acquired brain injuries (TBI), client-centred, goal-driven, skill learning, routines and competencies in practical activities required for everyday living
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COAST goal writing method
C = client O = occupation A = assistance level S = specific condition T = timeline
438
WC adaptations for amputees
Antitippers, position rear axle of WC behind patients shoulders (safe position) to compensate for their center of gravity (which raises in height after bilateral LE amputation)
439
What is important to assess in determining whether or not someone will be able to navigate a power WC?
Visual perceptual skills
440
Nonmaleficence
No harm, includes setting boundaries with patient
441
Autonomy
Treat patients according to their wishes, keep patient information confidential
442
What does time management involve
high energy tasks should be interspersed with lighter tasks, rest breaks scheduled throughout the day especially after meals, make sure that client is actively involved in planning the day
443
What are standard measurements to be taken for a WC fitting?
Seat width, seat length, armrest height
444
Latissimus dorsi
Ext, adduction
445
Assisted living
Residential option for seniors for IADL help (cooking meals, housekeeping, traveling to appointments)
446
Instrumental group
Maintenance focused
447
What can C7 SCI patients perform
Shoulder depression/wc push-up for pressure relief
448
Modified dynamic
Type of group therapy, addresses self regulatory deficits of substance abusers/addicts (self regulation deficits)
449
Psychomotor retardation
Feature of depression, slowed speech, decreased movement, impaired cognitive function
450
Remotivation approach
Focuses on patients abilities, promote self esteem, awareness, socialization in groups, draws on long term memory
451
Self help groups
Members share common condition/goal, self run without professional leaders, in large/small groups
452
Justice
Fairness, equity, truthfulness, objectivity (not accepting a gift from a patient as it may blur professional boundaries)
453
Altruism
Unselfish concern for welfare of others
454
How to reduce internalized stigma in a patient
Commonly seen in schizotypal PD, match pt with a peer (provides psychoeducation, social support, motivation)
455
PEOP involves
Home modifications (external factor that can be adapted to facilitate occupational performance)
456
PNF approach to dressing
Bilateral symmetrical pattern of movement (thread shirt through both extremities at a time)
457
Primitive reflex that is most likely to impact writing skills
ATNR
458
Which provocative test is + for ulnar nerve damage?
Froment’s sign (hyperflexion of the thumb IP)
459
Which part of Medicare covers mental health services?
Medicare Part B
460
Pressure relief for a C6 SCI
Sitting up using loops & FW weight shifts
461
Precautions for someone with depression
avoid too many choices, increase opportunity for decision making, notify staff of suicidal ideation
462
Recent addition to DSM-5 for dx of ASD
Unusual response to sensation
463
Ideal prosthetists for a first time user of a prosthesis
Hook- good for activities that demand precision for grasping small objects, reliable/robust for a child, opened via body harness worn on UB
464
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Causes brain damage, growth problems, ID, small eyes, exceptionally thin upper lip, short/upturned nose, smooth philtrum
465
Protocol for ACLS
Allow for 2 attempts max, then end the screening if they cannot do it
466
Braille
Not for new visual impairments, as the pt has to learn how to read it
467
Where are deficits with spina bifida myelomeningocele?
Muscle weakness/paralysis below LOI
468
At what ACL level does a patient not recognize errors unless they are clearly visible
4
469
Strabismus
Crossed eyes, eyes do not align with each other when looking at an object, affects vision, diplopia, blur, trouble reading, loss of depth perception, having to turn head to see image clearly
470
What part of the brain does SI occur
Parietal lobe
471
What part of the brain are long term memories processed?
Hippocampus
472
How should commode height be adjusted for a client with posterior THR
Front legs slightly lower than back legs (if pt having difficulty extending leg out)
473
Purposeful activities
Allows for engaging in goals directed behavior leading to occupation, meaningful to pt (practicing getting in/out of tub with grab bars)
474
HD Stage 1
Functional, continue to work, drive, handle $, live alone - minor involuntary movement, subtle coordination loss, difficulty with complex problems, depression, irritable, fall risk - tx: memory, planning, concentration strategies, home safety
475
Late stage HD tx
Caregiver training/assistance (patients require ADL assistance), splinting
476
Mid stage HD
Prominent chorea, increasing difficulty with voluntary motor tasks TX: ambulatory devices recommended
477
What is a good splint for fracture stabilization postop
Circumferential splint: support/comfort, edema management, even compression
478
8 Play stages
1. Exploratory/sensorimotor: 0-6m 2. Functional/relational (using toys according to their purpose): 6-24m 3. Symbolic/pretend: 24-36m 4. Constructive (using toys to build something): 24m-4/5y 5. Rough & tumble: 3-4y 6. Social/dramatic: 4+ y 7. Games with rules: 5-6y 8. Crafts & hobbies/organized sports: 8-10y
479
Mosey’s 6 stages of play
- unoccupied: 0-3m - solitary: 0-2y - spectator/onlooker: 2y - parallel: 2+y - associate: 3-4y - cooperative: 4+y
480
Levels of evidence (strongest to weakest)
Systematic review, meta-analysis -> single RCT —> case control study/cohort —> cross sectional studies —> animal trials/in vitro study —> opinion/case reports
481
Types of quantitative research
#s, objective - metanalysis, RCT, true experiment, quasi experiment, grounded theory, systematic review, nonexperimental/correlational
482
Types of qualitative studies
Subjective, observational, opinion based, interviews - case control, case study, expert opinion, phenomological, ethnographic,heuristic
483
Both qualitative & quantitative
Longitudinal study: cohort, outcomes study
484
Longitudinal study
Observation of variable over a long time (years)- quantitive & qualitative
485
Face validity
How much tool subjectively seems to measure what its supposed to measure
486
Criterion validity
How well an assessment tool measures an outcome (do you meet the criteria?)
487
Independent variable
Does not change (demographics)
488
Dependent variable
Changes over course of study, outcome is measured
489
Covariation
2 things changing because of each other
490
Systematic sample
Selected from list of specific intervals (every 5th number in phone book)
491
Stratified random sample
Selected based on predetermined characteristics
492
Purposive sample
Individuals deliberately singled out
493
Margin of error determines
How generalizable the study is
494
Ordinal type data
Placed in rank order - dichotomous data: two opposite data sets (sick vs healthy) - non dichotomous data: spectrum, falls in rank order (strongly agree…agree…)
495
Nominal type data
Grouping according to a characteristic (gender, race)
496
Positive correlation
As y increases, X increases
497
Negative correlation
As X increases, y decreases
498
No correlation
R value = 0 —> 0.05 or less
499
Perfect correlation
All data points lie on straight line r = +1 (perfect positive), r = -1 (perfect negative)
500
Steps to using research
1. Formulate question regarding tx (PICO) 2. Review best evidence 3. Analyze validity, reliability, clinical application of each study 4. Determine usefulness, will you use it 5. Base tx approaches on evidence that meets your criteria
501
Contact precautions
- wear PPE, gloves, gown - tx in patients room when possible - only use single use or disinfectable equipment
502
Droplet precautions
- wear surgical mask - tx in pt room - single use/disinfectable equipment
503
Airborne precautions
- N95 mask/respirator - tx in isolation room - single use/disinfectable equipment
504
Standard precautions
- hand hygiene - gloves, gown, eyewear, other PPE when anticipating body fluid contact - properly handle/dispose of sharp objects - routine cleaning/disinfecting surfaces/equipment before & after each pt interaction
505
Visual timers are for
Pacing
506
How to assess visual receptive function
Observe how the eyes work together
507
How should splint rest for C5 SCI
On dorsal surface, ensures max sensory feedback while FA is rested on a surface
508
Age of independence with toileting, feeding, dressing
Toileting: 4-5y Feeding: 3-5y Dressing: 5y
509
Resting pan/hand splint
If someone has to be immobilized for a long time, reduces contracture risk
510
Neoprene splint use
Reduces spasticity
511
Static splints are useful for
High tone
512
Wrist cock up promotes
Wrist extension, used for wrist injuries (carpal tunnel, median nerve injuries), spasticity, deformity present
513
Soft splints are good for
Mild tone control, improves grasp & supination
514
Phases of wound healing
1. Inflammatory: onset of burn —> 3-10 days after, edema, injury painful, red, warm 2. proliferative: 3 days after burn —> healed, revascularization, re-epithelialization, contraction of injury, may develop rigid scars 3. Maturation: week 3 of onset —> 2y after, collagen remodeling, tensile strength increases, scar flattens/softens
515
Emergent phase of burns
Universal precautions in place, sustain life, control infection (wound covered with dressing & ointment), manage pain
516
Acute phase of burns
Grafting if needed, reduce edema, promote self care independence, client/caregiver ed,
517
Klumpe’s palsy
C8-T1, claw hand deformity, compression of lower brachial plexus, less common
518
Double crush syndrome
Peripheral nerve entrapped in more than 1 location
519
Digital stenosis tenosynovitis
Trigger finger: A1 pulley at finger flexors - splint MCP: 0 deg 3-6 weeks (MCP extended, IP free), hook firsts with splint on 20x every 2 hrs while client awke - scar massage, edema control, tendon glides, activity/work mods AVOID: repetitive gripping, using tools with handles too far apart
520
Boutonnière deformity
central tendon disruption, PIP flexion, DIP hyper extension - splint PIP extension for 6 weeks (don’t remove splint, no PROM in splint)
521
Exercises with lateral epicondylitis
Isometrics —> isotonics —> eccentrics
522
Jeanne’s sign
Hyperextension of prox thumb phalanx when pinching —> indicates ulnar nerve injury/claw deformity
523
Serial casting
Fiberglass or plaster of Paris, position with high tone & over time will stretch out soft tissue contractures - wear cast 1-2 weeks & monitor skin
524
Adhesion
Inhibit active flexion of digits
525
How should sling fit after brachial plexus injury?
Prox around humerus to prevent subluxation
526
Tendon shortening
Prematurely stretched tendons
527
Medications for manic episode
Mood stabilizing meds, antipsychotics/neuroleptics, anticonvulsants
528
Meds for anxiety
Benzodiazepines, SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants
529
Meds for depression
SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, atypical antidepressants, MAOIs
530
Meds for bipolar disorder
Mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, electroconvulsive therapy
531
Meds for dysthymia
SSRIs
532
Meds for obsessive disorders
Antidepressants, anti obsessional, anxiolytics, antipsychotics
533
Meds for eating disorders
Antidepressants, antipsychotics
534
Meds for schizophrenia
Atypical antipsychotics, transitional antipsychotics
535
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia
Delusions, hallucinations (excess of normal function)
536
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
No motivation/avoilition, anhedonia, asociality, no expression (blunted affect, alogia)
537
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia + mood disorder
538
Cyclothymia
Low grade BPD, hypomania (4 days long), depression
539
Parallel group
18m-2y, members work alongside each other, no interaction - leader is directive/autocratic
540
Project group
2-4y, outcome based project, some interaction, short project, cooperation - leader is modified directive
541
Ego-centric cooperative
5-7y - members collaborate to complete specific tasks in long term setting (task oriented group, self exploration group) - leader is facilitation
542
Cooperative group
9-12y, Sharing & listening, no goal, interaction, problem solve, longer projects, shared intentions - leader is advisory
543
Mature group
15-18y, task completion, group needs over own desires (self help, fundraiser), task in limited time frame - leader is participatory
544
Alogia
Less words
545
Schizoid PD
Pattern of social withdrawal, eccentric/odd, isolated, lonely, discomfort with human interaction, introverted, bland affect
546
Avoidant PD
Extreme sensitivity to rejection, social withdrawal, desire companion but feel not worthy, uncritical acceptance, inferiority complex
547
Vascular dementia
Slow progression, sudden symptoms - problem solving, slow thinking, focus, organization, gait
548
frontotemporal dementia
Immediate onset, progressive - personality, behavior, language, thinking, judgement, movement - progressive aphasia, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal syndrome, legs/arms stiff & uncoordinated, muscle weakness/wasting
549
Lewy body dementia
Gradual, Parkinsonism, acting out dreams in sleep, visual hallucinations, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, cognition, falls
550
Antispasticity ball splint
Reduces spasticity, keeps hand open for functional use
551
Cone splint
To position the hand when severe flexion contracture is already present
552
How is wrist positioned in volar wrist splint?
Neutral
553
C-bar splint
Prevent contracture following median nerve injury
554
Ulnar gutter splint
Used following fractures & dislocations, supports ulnar hand, wrist, FA in a trough
555
Posterior elbow splint
Position the elbow following contracture
556
What is scapular winging a sign of?
Long thoracic nerve palsy
557
Airplane splint is used for
Brachial plexus injury, shoulder dislocation/fx, deep 2nd/3rd degree burns
558
Static finger flexion splint
Correct finger extension contractures
559
Which splint is used for duputuyrns contracture?
Either resting hand splint or static finger extension splint
560
Which splint is used for claw hand deformity?
MCP blocking splint to put MCPs in flexion (since they are hyperextended from claw hand)
561
Serpentine splint
For mild-mod spasticity to encourage grasp
562
Splints for RA
Resting hand, thumb abductor splint
563
Soft wrist support is used for
Conservative carpal tunnel, arthritis
564
Pediatric/arthritis splints usually are made of
Thermoplastic (thinner)- usually used for small splints
565
contraindications for evals of fx
do not assess PROM unless MD says so (except for humerus fractures which begin with PROM or AAROM)
566
which type of exercises do shoulder fx usually begin with?
isometrics
567
postop tx for RT tendonitis
PROM (0-6w) --> AAROM/AROM (6-8w) - ice --> heat - isometrics --> isotonics (below shoulder at 8-10w)
568
osteogenesis imperfecta
weak bones, loose joints
569
how should residual limb be wrapped following amputation?
distal to proximal, tension should decrease with proximal wrapping
570
myofascial pain
muscle pain (persistant, deep, aching)
571
fibromyalgia
muscle pain, fatigue, varies in intensity, widespread pain with tender muscles
572
When does aspiration occur?
When food propels upwards & they can’t swallow it
573
Heimlich maneuver
To clear obstruction, raise bolus that has been aspirated *PERSON MUST BE AWAKE & RESPONSIVE!*
574
Neurogenic bowel
SCI above T6, sympathetic nerve impairment, loss of anal sphincter control, lack of awareness of feces in bowel
575
What contributes to the development of nephrotic syndrome?
Diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus
576
Stages of cancer & their relation to OT tx
Stages 1-2 = rehabilitative approach Stage 4 = palliative approach
577
Dysmetria
Undershooting/overshooting of a target
578
Dyssnergia
Joints moving separately to reach target instead of smoothly together
579
Spasticity vs hyertonic
Spasticity catches when moving a joint through full ROM quick;y, hypertonicity occurs when moving a joint through a full ROM slowly
580
Akinesia
Unable to initiate movements
581
When should caregivers be provided education about splint wear schedule/management instead of the pt?
If the pt is cognitively impaired, has diminished sensation (hypoesthesia), has diabetic neuropathy, unilateral neglect
582
DeGangi Berk Test of SI
Ages 3-5, measures SI (especially vestibular system)
583
Tx for prop deficits
Firm touch, pressure, joint compression, traction, resistance to active movements, activities in various body positions (yoga), slow linear movement, weighted vests
584
Tactile discrimination tx
Deep touch pressure to hands & body, graded activities for tactile discrimination (mix of textures)
585
MoCa
For mild cognitive dysfunction, 10 min to administer
586
Mini mental state exam/folstein
Screen for dementia
587
LOTCA
For CVA, TBI, tumor, basic cog function for everyday activity
588
EF performance test
Measures EF during real world tasks
589
AMPS
Ages 3+, functional competence (motor/process skills) in chosen BADL/IADL
590
Behavioral inattention test
For unilateral neglect, examines neglect & its impact
591
Catherine Bergeo scale
Detects presence/degree of unilateral neglect during everyday tasks (checklist)
592
Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test
For memory issues, eval & monitors memory
593
Rivermead Perceptiual Assessment Battery
Ages 16+, assess visual perceptual deficits after head injury/stroke
594
Information processing approach
Gives info on how pt approaches task, how performance changes with cues
595
Quadraphonic approach
Remediation based, based on information processing & teaching/learning theory
596
Ideational apraxia tx
Step by step instructions, hand over hand guiding
597
Spatial neglect tx
Scanning activities (graded), anchoring, external cues
598
Perseveration tx
Bring it to a conscious level, train pt to inhibit it, redirect attention, engage in repetitive tasks
599
Spatial relations tx
Activities that challenge spatial skills (orientating clothing to body while dressing), tasks that require R/L discrimination (dress your L arm(
600
RTI
Gathers info abt pt’s ADL performance from caregiver
601
Cognitive performance test
Assess functional performance of Alzheimer’s pts
602
Thematic groups
For learning specific skills
603
Modular groups
Pt can join group at any time & still cover each topic
604
Akathisia
Need to move around all the time
605
What approach is used to screen for domestic abuse
RADAR (routinely ask, Affirm & ask, Document objectives, Assess & address, Review)