NBCOT Deck 1 Flashcards
Median nerve laceration
Flattening of thenar eminence - clawing of INDEX and MIDDLE fingers “Ape Hand”
(loss of thumb opposition and weakness of pinch)
Ability to focus on objects in a busy background
Figure ground
Ability to organize and interpret things seen
Visual perception
Ability to perceive object/word that is partially hidden
Visual closure
Ability to recall specifics—learned facts
Declarative memory
Ability to see subtle differences in objects and/or pictures
Visual discrimination
Activity Groups:
Assists members in acquiring skills and knowledge to perform a specific activity
Thematic Groups
Activity Groups:
Evaluation of group interaction (skills and limitations)
Evaluation Group
Activity Groups:
Explore thoughts and feelings to enhance self-awareness
Task-Oreinted Groups
Activity Groups:
Group discussion regarding topics outside of a group typical norms
Topical Groups
Activity Groups:
Maintain the highest optimal quality of life through socialization and meaningful activities
Instrumental Groups
Activity Groups:
To teach and develop member’s group interaction skills.
Developmental Groups
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Stages and what happens (pain and ROM)
Freezing: Painful at the end of range
Frozen: Less Pain, Loss of ROM
Thawing: Pain subsides and ROM returns
Allen Cognitive Level 4:
Describe
Goal directed actions: Can complete familiar, routine tasks, better attention to the environment, follow sequences of steps, need support to problem-solve. self care independent or MIN A
Allen Cognitive Level 1:
Describe
Automatic Actions: Severe cognitive impairment & responds to internal stimuli (pain/hunger), basic reflexive actions- require 24 hr care for all ADLs, may respond to physical cues, LIMITED AWARENESS
Allen Cognitive Level 2:
Describe
Postural Actions: Can move body but lack control & purposeful interaction, limited awareness of surroundings and safety, 24 hrs care for safety and assistance with basic tasks
Allen Cognitive Level 3:
Describe
Manual Actions: can perform simple tasks w/ hands require cues and supervision, focus on immediate surroundings and repetitive tasks, manipulate objects, follow basic instructions, engage in self-care w/ guidance supervision and set up required, MOD A needed
Allen Cognitive Level 5:
Describe
Exploratory actions: Can learn new information through trial and error, can perform complex tasks struggle w/ abstract thinking INDEPENDENT function
Allen Cognitive Level 6:
Describe
Planned actions: Normal cognitive function, planning, organizing, anticipating consequences
ASIA Scale: A: Complete
No motor or sensory function below lesion
ASIA Scale: B: Incomplete
Sensory but no motor
ASIA Scale: C: Incomplete
Motor and sensory below lesion, but < 3 muscle grade
ASIA Scale: D: Incomplete
Motor and sensory below lesion, but > 3 muscle grade
ASIA Scale: E: Normal
Normal motor and sensory below lesion
Automatic sequence, conditioned response - performing morning routine
Procedural Memory
Autonomy
Right to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and conset
Beneficence
Concerns of the well-being and safety of the client
“This Frame of Reference focuses on impairments, such as ROM, strength, endurance, MMT, pain, and edema
Biomechanical FOR
Bipolar I
One or more manic episodes WITH hypomania or major depressive
Bipolar II
One or more major depressive episode At least ONE hypomania episode NO manic episode
Capacity to carry out actions in the future (ie. pay bills)
Prospective Memory
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Median nerve compression ; Narrowing of carpal canal
Colles Fracture
DORSAL displacement of the distal radius fracture
Common finger fracture leading to mallet finger
Distal phalanx fracture
Ranchos Los Amigos:
Level 3
Localized Response
1. Total A
2. React to specific stimuli
Ranchos Los Amigos:
Level 1
No Response
1. Unresponsive to Stimuli
Ranchos Los Amigos
Level 2
Generalized Response
1. Total A
2. General response to stimulus
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow
De Quervein’s Syndrome (Mommy’s Thumb)
Inflammation of the tendons around the thumb due to repetitive wrist motion
Developmental Groups:
Carries out all social, emotional, and functional roles and tasks
Mature Group
OT Role: Peer
Developmental Groups:
Fulfilling needs is more important than the activity itself
Cooperative Group
OT Role: Advisor
Developmental Groups:
Group interaction is not needed to complete a task
Parallel Group
OT Role: Direct Leader
Developmental Groups:
Group interaction is required; short-term activity 2 or more people
Project Group
OT Role: Less Directive
Developmental Groups:
Long-term group activity with 5-10 people; Group chooses activity
Egocentric Group
OT Role: Role Model
Diabetic Retinopathy
Changes in blood vessels of the retina causing swelling/leakage causing blurred vision/central vision loss
Difficulty understanding and organizing thoughts to perform a task—unfamiliar with item use
Ideational apraxia
Double vision
Diplopia
Dupuytrens
Disease of the fascia of the palm and digits
Fidelity
Treat clients with respect and fairness
Hallucinations
False sensory perception NOT in response to external stimuli
Identify the position and direction of objects in space
Spatial orientation
Illusions
Misperception or Misinterpretation of REAL sensory events
Inability to recognize people people or objects
Visual Agnosia
Ineffective motor planning and execution—the person knows what they want to do
Ideomotor apraxia
Job Analysis
- Defines the actual demands of the job
- Includes questionnaires, interviews, observations, or formal measurements
- Provides a specific understanding of the requirements to complete the job effectively
Justice
Promote equality and inclusion
Knowing the meaning of words and being able to classify
Semantic Memory
Knowledge of personal experiences
Episodic memory
Knows what they want to say but cannot say it
Broca’s Aphasia - Expressive Aphasia (think ‘Broken’)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Overuse of wrist extensors causes pain on the outer elbow
Leadership Styles:
Advisory Leadership
OT practitioner functions as a resource to the group who sets the agenda and determines the group’s structure and functioning
Leadership Styles:
Direct Leadership
OT practitioner is responsible for the planning and structuring of the group
Leadership Styles:
Facilitative Leadership
OT practitioner shares responsibility for group process with fellow members
Loss of central vision
age-related macular degeneration
Loss of peripheral vision
Glaucoma
Mania vs Hypomania
Mania symptoms last ________ while hypomania symptoms last _________
One week ; 4 days
MET Level:
1. Seated warm shower
2. Dressing Dusting
3. Play instruments
2-3
MET Level:
1.Lightwork in bed
2.Transfers
3.Self-feeding
4.Washing up in bed
1.5-2