Misc. Prudent Information Flashcards

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Percent bodyweight recommended for lumbar mechanical traction to reduce muscle spasm

A

25% for muscle spasm.

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To isolate the supinator muscle and minimize action of the biceps, what position should the pt be put in?

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Terminal elbow flexion, to maximally shorten the biceps and isolate the supinator.

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What position of the wrist will allow palpation of the lunate?

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Wrist flexion, the lunate is palpable just distal to the radial tubercle.

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4
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Initial on:off ratio for nmes electrical stim?

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1:5 initially to avoid fatigue and may be increased as tolerated.

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What diagnostic imaging is best used for Calcific Tendonitis?

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X-ray is best due to the relative density of calcium, the greater density of the tissue the more visible it will be on a x-ray.

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What is the first step of evidence based practice?

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Pose an answerable clinical question. Similar to the scientific method, hypothesize first.

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What is the main observation made during the Romberg balance test?

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Amount of sway during test.

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What is the main deficit expected with excessive w/c seat width?

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Difficulty propelling the w/c, as the pt will have to excessively abduct their UEs to reach the wheels.

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What is the normal degree of toe-out in free speed walking?

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7 deg for free speed walking. Note:Toe-out deg will decrease with the increase walking speed.

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10
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What position is most appropriate to measure a high paraplegic SCI pt’s chest excursion?

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Supine, as this will provide support and resistance to the diaphragm.

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Standing posture plum line landmarks

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Center of ear, posterior to hip, anterior to knee, anterior to lateral malleolus.

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What bony landmark is just distal to the calcaneus, when palpating the lateral border of the foot?

A

the cuboid

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13
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Rate of cycles per minute for a CPM?

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2 cycles/minute or 1 cycle/30 seconds

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14
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When taking blood pressure, what is the proper release of the bp cuff?

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2-3 mm Hg per second

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15
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What is a Hickman catheter?

A

Catheter that inserts into the R atrium of the heart. Permits removal of blood samples, administering of medication & monitoring of central venous pressure

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16
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What is a Swan-Ganz catheter?

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inserted through a vein, and eventually into the pulmonary artery. Measures pulmonary artery pressure.

17
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Amount of weight to overcome friction with manual traction?

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50% of total bodyweight. 160lbs = 80lbs to overcome friction.

18
Q

What is Cheyne-Stokes?

A

Cycles of increasing tidal volumes followed by series of gradually decreasing tidal volumes and then a period of not breathing correctly describes a Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern

19
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Normal inspiration:expiration ratio, at rest?

A

1:2

20
Q

Proper sequencing of treatment for a parkinson’s patient

A

Relaxation and breathing exercises, trunk rotation activities in sitting position, and gait activities emphasizing timing assist with decreasing rigidity, increasing trunk rotation and increasing dynamic balance and coordination.

21
Q

A forward-bent posture produces which physiological effect to help relieve dyspnea?

A

Improved length-tension relationship of the diaphragm

22
Q

What is impetigo?

A

A highly infection bacterial skin infection. Common in pre school children.