Intro to Medical Screening - Class 2

Question 1

to develop an appropriate plan of care and choose interventions

Answer 1

have to rely on the exam process

Question 2

how do we rely on the exam process

Answer 2

to identify the anatomic source of the pt’s sxs

to determine the stage of wound healing of the lesion

identify dysfxn of the neuromuscular system

Question 3

to determine the stage of wound healing of the lesion

Answer 3

acute

subacute

chronic condition

Question 4

identify dysfxn of the neuromuscular system

Answer 4

that may be directly or indirectly influencing the pt’s sxs and fxnal limitations

Question 5

what does the exam process include

Answer 5

ruling out certain structures that could be responsible for the complaints

Question 6

a pt with an apparent MS condition can actually

Answer 6

produce a more serious underlying condition or different system

Question 7

what could starting a POC with this pt have

Answer 7

serious consequences

Question 8

serious consequences

Answer 8

delayed/withheld appropriate tx for the real problem

we could’ve worsened it w/o intervention

Question 9

what is it important to ask ourselves

Answer 9

does this pt present with a condition that will respond to PT tx

Question 10

how do we answer this important question

Answer 10

screen for medical dzs

Question 11

as a PT we screen on a

Answer 11

systems level

as opposed to a dz level

Question 12

what must we be aware of

Answer 12

S&S of a medical dz

that may be responsible for sxs

Question 13

we must have the

Answer 13

working knowledge of the dz entitles

that are most likely to be manifested as pain complaints

Question 14

dx and screening

Answer 14

pt/client history

review of systems

tests and measures

response to interventions

Question 15

pt/client history is often the point in the exam process at which

Answer 15

suspicion of a potentially serious cause of sxs first come up

Question 16

the appropriate PT pt

Answer 16

history appropriate

system review appropriate

dx consistent w/ scope of PT practice

responds to interventions

Question 17

pts not suitable for PT

Answer 17

1 or more red flags in the exam

dx not w/in scope of PT practice

PT interventions not indicated +/or effective

should return or be referred back to PCP

Question 18

diagnostically challenging pt

Answer 18

mix of typical and red flag findings

mix of MS and non-MS behavior

partial response to intervention or not responding to intervention