Physical Therapy Data Collection Flashcards
What is joint Effusion
Fluid accumulation in the intra-articular space and bursae of a joint
List the grades on the RPE Scale
6
7 Very Very Light
8
9 Very Light
10
11 Fairly Light
12
13 Somewhat Hard
14
15 Hard
16
17 Very Hard
18
19 Very Very Hard
20
What is the Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification System used for?
To categorize Dysvascular Ulcurs based on wound depth and the presence of infection. This system is most commonly associated with the assessment of diabetic foot ulcers
What do the grades of the Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification System range from?
0-5
What does each grade of the Wagner Grade Classification System mean?
0: No open lesion, but may posses pre-ulcerative lesions; healed ulcers; presence of bony deformities
1: Superficial ulcer not involving subcutaneous tissue
2: Deep ulcer with penetration through the subcutaneous tissue; potentially exposing bone, tendon, ligament or joint capsule
3: Deep ulcer with osteitis, abscess or osteomyelitis
4: Gangrene of digit
5: Gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation
How does COPD affect a patient’s lung capacities?
Since COPD decreases the patient’s ability to expel air, this results in increased total lung capacity and with a significant increase in residual volume
What is the Modified Ashworth Scale Used for?
To grade spasticity
What are the grades of the Modified Ashworth Scale?
0
1
1+
2
3
4
What does each grade of the Modified Ashworth Scale mean?
0: No increase in muscle tone
1: Slight increase in muscle tone marked by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM when the affected part is moved into flexion or extension
1+: Slight increase in muscle tone marked by a catch and minimal resistance through less than half of the remaining ROM
2: More increase in muscle tone marked by minimal resistance through more than half of the ROM, but affected part(s) moved easily
3: Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement is difficult
4: Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
If a patient exhibits left hip drop during gait, which side is positive for the Trendelenburg Sign?
The Right side since that is the side that is weak
A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient who has abnormal tone due to a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following methods is MOST appropriate for determining a change in the patient’s tone in the involved upper extremity? Active or Passive ROM?
Passive ROM, since it will allow the PTA to feel for any excess or lack of resistance through the movement
