Practicum For Level II Fieldwork Flashcards
What are 4 signs of dizziness?
- Change in color
- Blood pressure drop
- Profuse sweating
- Change in feeling (lightheaded)
What are 6 modifications you could make to an environment to prevent falling in an elderly patient?
- Remove scattered rugs
- Install grab bars
- Use night light
- Remove clutter
- Place rubber mat in tub/bathroom floor
- Install rails
Adaptations for a person with limited ROM in elbows/shoulder and arthritis in hands/fingers:
- All appliances on the counter
- Ergonomically kitchen tools (rocker knife, slicer)
- Electric can opener
- Prechopped foods
- Lighter pots and pans
Name a symptom of schizophrenia
Hallucinations
Name a symptom of Bipolar Disorder
Irritability
Name symptom of major depression
Social isolation
Name a symptom of OCD
Anxiety
Name a symptom of ADHD
Short attention span
Name a symptom of antisocial personality disorder
Impulsivity
a test that measures the maximal contraction of a muscle or muscle group
Manual Muscle Test
no evidence or contractility
Grade is a 0
Manual Muscle Testing: Shoulder Flexion
- Have pt seated
- Pt arm in 90 degrees
- Stabilize shoulder with one hand
- Push down on humerus providing resistance
Manual Muscle Testing: Shoulder Extension
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evidence of slight contractility. No joint motion
Grade 1 (Trace)
complete ROM with gravity eliminated
Grade 2 (Poor)