TBI - 3 Flashcards

1
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ranchos los amigos cognitive scale revised

A

examines changes in behavior after brain injury

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2
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ranchos los amigos has

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10 stages (3 of which are related to coma)

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3
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ranchos los amigos –> stages

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usually pts follow these stages

2 or more stages may be seen at one time

length of each stage varies

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4
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level 1

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no response

total assistance

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5
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level 1 is

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complete absence of observable change in behavior

when presented w/ visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular or painful stimuli

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6
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what does level 1 need

A

regular stimulation

do not shout at pt

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7
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level 2

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generalized response

total assistance

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8
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what does level 2 demonstrate

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generalized reflex response to painful stimuli

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9
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what does a level 2 respond to

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external stimuli w/ physiological changes

generalized gross body movement

not purposeful vocalization

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10
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what may a level 2 do

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be awake for brief periods

need to stimulate the pt

allow plenty of time for rxn

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11
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level 3

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localized response

total assistance

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12
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what does a level 3 do

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reacts more but not all the time

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13
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what does a level 3 demonstrate

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w/drawal or vocalization to painful stimuli

pt is more aware of their body

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14
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what does level 3 respond to

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discomfort

inconsistently follows 1 step commands

may respond to some people but not others

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15
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goals of level 3

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increase attention to task

follow commands

use objects in a simple way

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16
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problem of levels 1-3

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decreased response to the environment

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17
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goals of levels 1-3

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prevent sensory deprivation

prevent contractures, decubiti, DVTs and pneumonia

elicit responses to sensory stimuli

increase frequency, rate, duration, quality of responses

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18
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what do we provide w/ levels 1-3

A

family education

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19
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level 4

A

confused/agitated

maximal assistance

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20
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what is level 4

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severe internal confusion and inability to filter out external stimuli

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21
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what does level 4 result in

A

pt’s disruptive exaggerated behavior

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22
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how is the pt at level 4

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alert

becomes more active (heightened state)

safety is a concern

restless

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23
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what may we perform with a level 4

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motor activities w/o apparent purpose

sitting, reaching, walking

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24
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the pt is unable to –> level 4

A

focus

process

interpret

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25
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how long does level 4 last

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2-4 weeks

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26
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goals of level 4

A

decrease agitation

assist pt to control behavior

keep pt safe

increase attention to the environment

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27
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strategies for level 4

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use a quiet room

be consistent

model calm behavior

be reassuring

allow freedom of movement

structured setting w/ little demands

medications sparingly

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28
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what do we provide w/ level 4

A

pt and family education

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29
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level 5

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confused, inappropriate, non-agitated

maximal assistance

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30
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how is the pt in level 5

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may still become agitated in response to external stimulation &/or lack of environmental structure

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31
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what will the pt do at level 5

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follow simple commands

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32
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attention span–> level 5

A

decreased

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33
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speech –> level 5

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tangential

use of jargon

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34
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memory –> level 5

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severely impaired

35
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level 5 pt is unable to

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learn new info

36
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level 5 pt has decreased

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initiation of tasks

37
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level 5 pt may

A

wander

38
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objects –> level 5

A

misuse of objects

39
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level 6

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confused, appropriate

moderate assistance

40
Q

how is a level 6 pt oriented

A

inconsistently oriented to person, place, time

still has memory deficits

41
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what does a level 6 pt consistently do

A

follow simple commands

42
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what is a level 6 pt able to do

A

attend to highly familiar tasks in non-distracting environment for 30 minutes w/ moderate redirection

43
Q

decreased –> level 6

A

problem solving or planning

has increased initiation

44
Q

what is a level 6 pt able to use

A

assistive memory aide w/ max assist

45
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emerging –> level 6

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awareness of appropriate response to self, family and basic needs

46
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goals for levels 5&6

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decrease confusion

increase frequency, rate, duration, quality of appropriate interactions w/ environment

incorporate increased cognitive fxn into fxnal activities

provide pt and family education

47
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level 7

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automatic, appropriate

min assist for daily living skills

48
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how is a level 7 pt

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consistently oriented to person and place

w/in highly familiar environments

needs moderate assistance for orientation to time

49
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what is a level 7 pt able to attend to

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highly familiar tasks in a non-distracting environment for at least 30 mins w/ min assist

50
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new learning –> –> level 7

A

minimal supervision

51
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awareness of problems –> level 7

A

increased

52
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judgement –> level 7

A

still poor

53
Q

driving –> level 7

A

no

54
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in a structured environment –> level 7

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pt seems goal directed and purposeful

55
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level 8

A

purposeful, appropriate

SBA

56
Q

level 8 pt

A

consistently oriented to person, place, time

57
Q

how does a level 8 pt attend to tasks

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completes familiar tasks for 1 hr in distracting environments

58
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new learning –> level 8

A

retained better

59
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memory and concentration –> level 8

A

continues to improve

60
Q

when may a problem emerge –> level 8

A

new or hard tasks

61
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goals for 7&8

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increased ability to respond to minimally structured environment

integrated increased cognitive fxn into fxnal activity w/in the community

provide pt education

62
Q

level 9

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purposeful, appropriate

SBA on request

63
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tasks –> level 9

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independently shifts b/w tasks and completes accurately for at least 2 hours

64
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assistive memory device –> level 9

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uses w/ assistance when requested

65
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what do level 9 pts initiate and complete

A

familiar tasks independently and unfamiliar tasks with assistance when requested

66
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what does a level 9 pt require

A

SBA to adjust to task demands, acknowledging others needs and feelings

67
Q

what is a level 9 pt able to think about

A

consequences of decisions/actions w/ assistance on request

68
Q

what could continue –> level 9

A

depression

easy irritation

low frustration tolerance

69
Q

what is a level 9 pt able to do

A

self monitor appropriateness of social interaction w/ SBA

70
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goals for level 9

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pts typically seen in outpatient PT/home care

increase pt problem solving skills

increase pt higher level of cognitive fxning

increase pt and family awareness

71
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increase pt and family awareness –> level 9

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recognition of stressors, strategies to minimize impact of stressors

72
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level 10

A

purposeful, appropriate

modified independence

73
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what is a level 10 pt able to handle

A

multiple tasks simultaneously in all environments

may require periodic breaks

74
Q

what can a level 10 pt independently do

A

procure

create

maintain own AD

75
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task completion –> level 10

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independently initiates and carries out steps to complete familiar and unfamiliar tasks

may require more time/compensatory strategies to complete

76
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anticipates –> level 10

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impact of impairments/disabilities on ability of ADLs/tasks

takes action to avoid problems before they occur but may need increased time/compensatory strategies

77
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consequences –> level 10

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independently think of consequences

may need increased time and compensatory strategies to select appropriate decision/action

78
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accurately –> level 10

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estimates abilities and independently adjusts to task demands

79
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recognizes –> level 10

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needs and feelings of others w/ appropriate response

80
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what may occur –> level 10

A

periodic periods of depression

81
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irritability and low frustration –> level 10

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tolerance when sick, fatigued &/or under emotional stress

82
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social interaction –> level 10

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consistently appropriate

83
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where will a level 10 pt be seen

A

outpatient/home care

84
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goals for level 10

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minimize pt breakdown when stressors occur

increase pt/family awareness for recognition of stressors/strategies to minimize impact of those stressors

pt to independently recognize difficulty

decrease time/compensation for pt to initiate/carry out familiar and unfamiliar tasks