Rehab

Question 1

what is inpatient rehab

Answer 1

• aim to get back to life
• not just a bed
• time limited therapy with specific goals
• not for everyone

Question 2

4 reqirements for PT in rehab

Answer 2

1. endurance and motivation for hours a day
2. medically stable
3. able to learn
4. realistic/attainable goals

Question 3

3 keys in rehab

Answer 3

1. goal oriented and time limited
2. INterprofessional
3. focus on function

Question 4

5 elements of rehab

Answer 4

1. prevention
2. treatmet
3. compensation
4. maintenance
5. re-integration

Question 5

** 9 effects of immobility

Answer 5

1. MSK - atrophy, contracture, osteoporosis
2. CV - HR, less volume, ortho hypo
3. resp - pneumo, atelectasis
4. heme - DVT
5. skin - ulcer
6. GI - constipation, poor apetite
7. GU - UTI, stones, incontinence
8. neuro - dep, delerium, psychosis
9. endo - glucose intolerance