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Intro and Exam of Acute Care (pt 2)- Class 4 Flashcards

1
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what are chosen tests and measures determined by

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info gathered during the history and systems review

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common tests and measures (1)

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aerobic capacity and endurance

anthropometric characteristics

arousal. attention and cognition

assistive and adaptive devices

circulation

CN and peripheral nerve integrity

environmental, home and work barriers

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common tests and measure (2)

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gait, locomotion and balance

integ integrity

motor fxn

muscle performance

orthotic, protective and supportive devices and prosthetic requirements

pain

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4
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aerobic capacity and endurance may be examined through

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assessment of vital sign responses in

bed mobility

trasnfers

ambulation

toileting

bathing

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5
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structured tests of aerobic capacity and endurance

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6 minute walk test

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6 minute walk test

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we keep tack of distance (in steps)

good for prediction of pt outcomes

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what is it difficult to do for the 6 minute walk test

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find space for it

count steps

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8
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when should we record vital signs

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prior to therapy

determine the physiologic responses as the therapy session proceeds

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anthropometric characteristics

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measurements of body dimensions

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albumin is a

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blood plasma protein

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11
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what does anthropometric characteristics include

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results of lab testing

including serum albumin

prealbumin

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12
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serum album and prealbumin are measurements of

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nutritional status

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what are prealbumin and serum albumin decreased w/

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acute/chronic infections and inflammation

cirrhosis/liver dz

nephrotic syndrome

Chrohns

burns

malnutrition

thyroid dz

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liver dz –> dz/dyfxn may result in changes in

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mental status

behavior

MS pain

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those w/ liver dz are at an increased risk of

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infection

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16
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what occurs w/ liver dz

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fluid shifts and changes in vascular status

change in blood ammonia and urea levels

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fluid shifts and changes in vascular status

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heart will try and compensate –> must monitor vital signs

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18
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change in blood ammonia and urea levels

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impair peripheral nerve fxn –> causing numbness and tingling

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edema can be d/t –> anthropometric characteristics

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CHF

nutritional deficits

liver +/or renal dysfxn

fluid overload

inactivity

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what is edema most likely going to be from

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inactivity

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21
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how should edema be assesed

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girth or volumetric measurements

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22
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obesity is associated w/ –>anthropometric characteristics

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DM

coronary heart dz

hypothyroidism

other metabolic dz processes

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23
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on its own, obesity can

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limit pts mobility

leading to abnormalities in the integ and CV systems

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24
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Cachexia can occur with

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long standing dz

impaired nutrition status

associated w/ poor outcomes

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nutritional dysfxn can lead to

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muscle wasting

reduced respiratory and peripheral muscle strength and endurance

increased rate of infection

increased mortality

reduced pulmonary fxn

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arousal, attention and cognition information

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can impact interventions chosen

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if pt is unable to safely perform ADLS or iADLs –>arousal, attention and cognition

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d/c plan may be influenced

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cognition

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act of process of knowing

29
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what does cognition include

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awareness

memory

judgement

30
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how is cognition assessed

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mental status exam

31
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arousal

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a state of responsiveness to stimulation or action of physiologic readiness for activity

32
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how can we assess orientation

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asking the pt their name, current location, month/day/year and reason for admission

33
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how can we challenge short term memory

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asking pt to repeat our name

34
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mental status fxn may

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fluctuate throughout hospitalization

35
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why might mental status fluctuate

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meds

sleep deprivation

depression

etc.

36
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we must asses –> assistive adaptive devices

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pt’s safety

37
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we must determine –> assistive adaptive devices

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if the use of the device “enables” or “disables” task completion

38
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circulation

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HR, BP

palpation

description of edema and pulses

39
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CN and peripheral nerve integrity

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abnormalities identified in the systems review will lead to specific testing

40
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environmental, home and work barriers

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refers to the physical impediments that keep pts from fxning optimally in their surroundings

41
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when is environmental, home and work barriers gathered

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history

42
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once environmental, home and work barriers are determined, the PT will provide

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pt/family education on modification to the d/c environment that will enhance pt safety and mobility

43
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gait assessment includes

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observational gait analysis as well as specific tests

44
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gait tests

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timed get up and go

6 min walk test

45
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timed get up and go = TGUG –> normal

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less than 10 s

46
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timed get up and go = TGUG –> moderate risk

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in b/w 10-30 s

at risk of falling

may need to use other tests

47
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timed get up and go = TGUG –> high risk of falling

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over 30 s

48
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balance tests

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ber balance

rhomberg

fxnal reach

49
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fxnal reach

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6 inches of more is normal/safe

50
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berg balance

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<45 is a risk for falling

51
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tinetti test

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2 parts

balance and gait test

52
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tinetti –> low risk of falls

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score of 25-28

53
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tinetti –> medium risk of falls

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score of 19-24

54
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tinetti –> high risk for falls

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score of less than 19

55
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gait and balance test results will give the PT

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objective info

regarding fall risk and for prescription of assistive devices

critical for d/c plan

56
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integ integrity

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exam of sensation

incisions

bony prominences

pressure points

indwelling lines

57
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motor fxn includes

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tests of dexterity and coordination

rapid alternating movements

accuracy of movements

58
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fxnal tests may include

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buttoning a shirt

tying shoes

59
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muscle performance

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MMT

60
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what should muscle performance include

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fxnal tests

seated transfers, stair climbing, self-care activities, physical performance tests, time activity tests

61
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orthotic, protective and supportive devices and prosthetic requirements

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equipment used to support or protect weak or ineffective joints or muscles and serve to enhance performance

62
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orthotic devices include

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braces

casts

shoe inserts

splints

63
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protective devices

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braces

cushions

helmets

64
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supportive devices

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compression garments

abdominal binders

neck collars

serial casts

slings

65
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prosthetic requirements

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biomechanical elements necessitated by the loss of a body part

66
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prosthesis

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artificial device used to replace a missing part of the body

67
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when is a prosthesis usually prescribed

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in the future

after hospital stay

68
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what might we need to evaluate

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previously prescribed prosthetic

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