Optimal Flashcards
What is rehabiltation?
Process of restoring a person to the highest level of functions.
What is health promotion?
Providing information and tools to help communicate and individuals make informed decisions.
Rehab may include:
ADL Self Care Toiletry Mobility Communication Stopping decline Goals
What is a Rehab Team made up of?
Occupational therapist, physio therapist, dietion, PSW, nurse, family
What are orthadocs?
Something that aligns the muscle with the bone to correct or deformity Fake limbs Insoles Brace Splint
What is the PSW role for orthadocs?
Assess family for getting them for client, clean them, put them on, take them off, be able to teach them how to use them
What is Expressive Apashia?
They cannot express anything, but they can fully understand what everyone is saying
What is Receptive Aphasia?
They cannot understand what your saying, but they can express everything they want
What is Rehab versus Restoration?
To restore health and to be independant
What is development?
Things you do in an orderly fashion. It is progression. Example is crawling, before walking, then running. Developmental tasks are steps it takes and the age. Example is 6 months before a baby starts crawling.
What is Care plan?
Guide to necessary care ‘contract’
What is going to be on the care plan?
ADL's Personal care Limitations Home care Mobility
What is a Care Conference?
Are all the people involved in the client’s care. This includes dietition, nurses, family, POA, therapist, physio therapist
How do you check someones pulse?
Two fingers on the inside of the wrist, arm, neck, foot, or knee
What is the average pulse?
60-100
What is it called when it is below 60 beats per minute?
Bradycardia