Quiz 2 Flashcards
what does the rehab medicine department include:
- physio
- OT
- Speech therapist
what is the purpose of physiotherapy?
- improve circulation
- strengthen muscles
- restore motion
- corrects deformities
- relieves pain
is chest physio an order we enter into medi-tech?
yes
what are the 4 types of weight bearing orders:
- non WB
- FWB
- PWB
- Feather WB
what are different types of range of motion exercies
- passive
- active assisted
- active
- resisted
why is ROM done?
advance/preserve joint mobility/muscle tone
NUA duties for processing physio orders:
- enter order (if there is a physio/OT req)
- Kardex
- Symbolize
what is the purpose of the OT?
- train pt self care skills
- build confidence/physical fitness
- assists pts and family to return back home
the OT is also in charge of?
designing and applying splints
what test can an OT perform?
MME test (mini mental exam)
NUA duties for processing OT orders:
- enter into comp
- symbolize
- kardex
what is the purpose of speech therapy
improve the quality of speech for pts with impaired speech
what is an example of speech therapy order?
SLP to see
speech therapy to see
NUA duties for processing Speech Therapy orders:
- enter
- kardex
- symbolize