TBI: OT Intervention - Acute Phase Pt 2 Flashcards
Sensory stimulation: The client’s level of awareness can be monitored by _____
Family and caregiver education begins immediately because the family can assist with sensory regulation, positioning, and ROM needs
stimulating arousal with controlled sensory input
Agitation is common during
the medically unstable acute phase
Behavior management strategies are useful for
Avoiding reinforcing inappropriate behavior while allowing medically necessary treatments to occur
Tracking arousal and alertness is important to establish _____ .
a method of communication
A _____ system is generally the starting point for communication and is possible using eye blinks, head nods, or discernible motor movements
yes–no
Family and caregiver education begins ____ during the acute TBI intervention phase.
immediately
The family can assist with (3 things) if provided proper education from OT
sensory regulation, positioning, and ROM needs
The family can assist with (3 things) if provided proper education from the OT
sensory regulation, positioning, and ROM needs