Measurement Flashcards
1
Q
Assessment is to
A
Establish a baseline Identify problem Formulate treatment plan Evaluate results of intervention Monitor progress Plan further treatment
2
Q
Measurement tool should be
A
valid
reliable : inter-rater / intra-rater reliability
objective
clear instruction
3
Q
Grip strength meter
A
power of grasp
Client seated; shoulder adducted, forearm mid-prone, elbow flexed to 90 degrees
The client applies pressure to the instrument
Repeat 3 times (rests in between)
Record reading – an average of readings
4
Q
Principle of measuring
A
Involvement of the client Explanation and clarification Positioning Complete assessment Record the findings
5
Q
Measurement at the shoulder
A
Shoulder flexion
Client sitting (or supine); hips and knees flexed, feet flat
Palm and forearm pronated
Range 0-180 degrees
6
Q
Measuring at the elbow
A
Elbow flexion Range 0-145 degrees Supine or sitting Forearm in anatomical position Arm close to the trunk
7
Q
Wrist measurement
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Wrist flexion
Sitting
Elbow flexed, forearm supported on the table (mid-prone position), fingers relaxed
Range 0 –90 degrees from anatomical position
8
Q
Measuring hip ROM
A
Hip flexion Supine Opposing limb flat on table Flex knee when hip flexes Range 0 to 115/125 degrees
