Lecture Final Flashcards

1
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What are the 7 principles of Universal Design in (Assisting devices) ?

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  1. EQUITABLE use- (useful to people with diverse abilities)
  2. FLEXIBILITY in use- (accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities ( accommodates R + L handed))
  3. SIMPLE and INTUITIVE to use- (easy to understand)
  4. PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION - (communicates regardless of abilities=ex. through pictures
  5. TOLERANCE TO ERROR- (provides warnings)
  6. LOW PHYSICAL EFFORT
  7. SIZE and SPACE for approach and use- (ex. regardless of user’s body size)
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How can AT (assistive devices ) support a client? (4 categories)

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  1. Augumentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  2. technology enables mobility
  3. Techonology aids manipulation and control of environment and safety
  4. Sensory Aids (ex. auditory)
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3
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What is pain?

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an unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease or emotional disorder

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What is Somatic pain?

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detected by receptors in skin, bone, tissue

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5
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What is Visceral pain ?

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activated by pain receptors in the thoracic, abdominal or pelvic cavities

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6
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When is Viscral pain usually experiences?

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Post-operatively; following trauma, and in chronic conditions- ex. arthritis

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7
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What are the 2 types of Pains in NOCICEPTIVE Pain?

What do Nociceptive Pains feel like?

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-Somatic and Visceral Pain

  • sharp
  • aching
  • throbbing
  • crushing
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How could you treat Nociceptive pain? (what does it respond to)

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  • opioids

- non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)

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9
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___ is produced by damage to pathological changes in the inhibitory functions of the Peripheral or CNS

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NEUROPATHIC Pain

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What type of pain is it for NEUROPATHIC Pain?

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  • burning
  • shooting
  • tingling
  • prickling
  • electrical
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What is PSYCHOGENIC Pain?

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Is related to a psychological disorder, does not have an organic cause
**Often requires treatment under a psychologist or psychiatrist

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12
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Acute pain is LONG lasting or SHORT lasting?

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short

-may last several hours, days, up to 3 months

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13
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Chronic pain lasts at least how long?

Is it easy to identify ?

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at least 3 months; not always easily identified

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What are 6 Psychological Responses to Pain?

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  1. Increase PULSE & respirations
  2. Increase ENDOCRINE production
  3. Decrease URINARY output
  4. Decrease GASTRIC motility
  5. IMMUNE system depression
  6. Decrease MENTAL functioning- despair, anxiety, sleeplessness
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15
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What is a Scale for Pressure Sore Risk?

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Braden Scale

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16
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Why do TA’s should have some knowledge about pharmocology?

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  1. to understand the patient’s response to different drugs
  2. Schedule for optimal performance
  3. to recognize drug-therapy interactions
  4. to recognize drug reactions and report them immediately to supervisor
17
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2 Routes of how drugs/medication can enter your body

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  1. Via Gastrointestinal (GI) tract
    * Oral
  2. Parenteral Route
    * Needle/Injection
    * Topical (cream/ointment)
    * Inhalation
18
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What are drugs called that treat pain?

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Analgesics

19
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What are some side effects from Analegesics?

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  • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • sweating
20
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What is the Non - pharmacological Approach ?

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various physical, cognitive and emotional therapies for both acute and persistent pain

21
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What is Adjuvent pain treatment mean?

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“helper drug” such as an antidepressant

22
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What are some disorders resulting in mobility impairments? (3)

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  1. Neurological conditions (MS)
  2. Orthopedic and rheumatological conditions
  3. Other considerations (Diabetes etc.)
23
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5 scales of mobility limitations: (with wheelchair) what are they?

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  1. Full ambulator – No mobility impairment
  2. Marginal ambulator – Can walk short distances; may need w/c at times
  3. Manual w/c user –self propelling
  4. Marginal manual w/c user – manual w/c mobility may not be the most efficient means of mobility
  5. Total/severe mobility-impaired user
24
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What are 3 benefits of Power mobility?

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  • increased quality of life
  • improved self-esteem
  • increased social interaction
25
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What two types of controls (joysticks) are there on a Power wheelchair?

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  • Proportional control: 360 degrees direectional (anywhere you stte with the joystick you will go, and with more of a push=faster speed)
  • Non-proportional: fewer degrees of movement, equal speed throughout, have to ACTIVATE it in the direction of change
26
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What kind of patients have to replace joysticks with a Sip-and-puff?

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High spinal cord lesion

27
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What are 3 parts required for an adaption?

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  • clients needs and abilities
  • encironment
  • positioning
28
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What are 5 points you need to ensure with the client/family etc. when doing an adaptation?

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  • is there a need
  • family receiving info and education on purposes and use of adapted equipment for ex.
  • client’s/family’s willingness to use
  • aesthetically pleasing?
  • affordable, easy to obtain, durable
29
Q

Doula –

Arthrogryposis –

Cantilever – style –

Lactation consultant

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D: person who assist mom in reaching her birthing goals (birthing coach)

A: congenital joint contractures

  • stiffness pain
  • decrease in ROM of joints (2 oe more joints)

C: extended feature travelinnng horozontally to increase reach

L: specialized trained professional (promoting breast feedin)

30
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What are the 2 items sown in class (Sewing assignments)?

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Universal cuff

-adaptive pants