Lab 2: Physical dysfunction assessments

Question 1

Purpose of Dash/quick dash

Answer 1

SUBJECTIVELY Measures phys. function and symptoms in people with UE musculoskeletal disorders

Question 2

Purpose of rivermead motor assessment

Answer 2

Assesses motor performance & quality of movement after stroke.

Question 3

In which assessment does the patient get 3 tries

Answer 3

rivermead

Question 4

Purpose of barthel index of ADL

Answer 4

Measures functional status of hospital patients in ADLs and assesses change. Can be self-report or administered by family member

Question 5

Purpose of Lawton IADL scale

Answer 5

USED FOR OLDER ADULTS to screen independence in instrumental ADL. Can be self report or family member

Question 6

Purpose of patient specific functional scales

Answer 6

Measure activities and activity limitations important to client. They name three things and rate their performance. Can be self or family member

Question 7

Purpose of modified ashworth scale

Answer 7

Assesses muscle tone. 0-4 scale. 4 is rigid, 1 there is a catch then ROM can continue

Question 8

Purpose of Katz index of ADL

Answer 8

Used & created for older adults. Assess functional independence in ADL

Question 9

Purpose of Activity card sort

Answer 9

VERY COMMON. Sorts through cards to see what they did & didn’t do before injury

Question 10

Purpose of berg balance scale

Answer 10

Assess static balance & fall risk in adult populations