Introduction, Physical Exam Test and Measures Flashcards
What are the dimensions of Nagi’s Model?
Active Pathology
Impairment
Functional Limitation
Disability
What is the definition of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health?
As a classification, ICF systematically groups different domains for a person in a given health condition (e.g. what a person with a disease or disorder does do or can do). This system is applied at the individual, institutional and societal level.
What are examples of body functions?
Mental Functions
Sensory functions and pain
Voice and speech functions
Functions of the cardiovascular & respiratory systems
Functions of the digestive system
What are examples of body structures?
Structures of the nervous system
The eye, ear & related structures
Structures involved in voice & speech
Structures of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Structures related to the digestive system
What defines an activity in the ICF model?
The execution of a task or action by an individual.
Examples: mobility, self-care, learning and applying knowledge
What defines activity limitations in the ICF Model?
Difficulties an individual may experience in executing activities
What defines as participation in the ICF model?
Involvement in a life situation
What defines as participation restrictions in the ICF model?
Problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations.
What terms go under the Functioning “umbrella”?
Functional & structural integrity, activities, participation
What terms go under the Disability “umbrella”?
Impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions
What are environmental factors as it relates to the ICF model?
The physical, social and attitudinal environment in which people live and conduct their lives. Products and technology, natural environment, human-made changes to environment, support and relationships & systems policies are all part of environmental factors.
What are considered personal factors as it relates to the ICF model?
The background of an individual’s life and living (features of the individual that are not part of a health condition). This also includes age, gender, lifestyle and education.
What is the process for episode of care?
Examination
Evaluation
Intervention
Outcomes
What are some things to consider when preparing the environment for examination?
Patient comfort, privacy, minimize distractions.
What should you consider when preparing yourself before examining a patient?
You are being watched. Clothing and jewelry, mental and emotional prepartion.
What are 4 types of questions that are effective in examination?
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
Graded response questions
Multiple option questions
What are open-ended questions?
Questions that elicit narrative responses. Great for beginning interviews or new topics.
What are closed-ended questions?
Elicits only “yes” or “no” responses.
What are graded response questions?
Questions that illustrate the patient’s condition and/or can elicit a numeric response.
What are multiple-option questions?
Questions that help patients better describe the condition (i.e. think of closed-ended but with specific choices)
What are practices to avoid?
Asking multiple questions within a question
Asking leading questions
“Closing” an open-ended question
Asking questions that begin with why?
Overreacting to potentially concerning information
What are symptoms?
What the patient experiences or feels.