Lecture 3 - Inpatient Flashcards
1
Q
When a patient arrives in inpatient rehab what must the SLP do on the first day?
A
- assess swallowing function
- maybe a quick and dirty Ax of language functioning
2
Q
What are FIM scores?
A
scores given that indicate an individuals level of disability and can indicate a change in their functioning
3
Q
T or F: length of stay in inpatient rehab is determined by FIM scores
A
True (at least where this lecturer works)
4
Q
What aspects of the FIM score fall under SLP domain?
A
-comprehension and verbal expression
5
Q
In FIM scores 1 = ___________ and 7 = ____________
A
maximum supervision
completely independent
6
Q
What factors can influence your assessment?
A
- fatigue
- impulsivity
- speech clarity
- education level
