the big bad boards Flashcards
What is ROME
respiratory opposite, metabolic equal
what markers do you look at for metabolic acidosis or alkalosis?
pH and HCO3
what markers do you look at for respiratory acidosis or alkalosis?
pH and CO2
when would you use an alginate?
a heavily exudating wound, it is very absorptive
When do you use a foam dressing?
good for draining wounds, doesn’t require a secondary dressing
when do you use a film dressing?
good for allowing things to breathe
what does the corticospinal tract carry and where does it cross?
voluntary movements, at the pyramids
what does the dorsal column/medial lemniscus carry and where does it cross?
proprioception, discriminative touch, vibration, it crosses in the medulla
what does the spinothalamic tract carry and where does it cross?
pain and temp, crosses somewhere around the level it enters
what is a healthy apgar score? Unhealthy?
7-9 is healthy, anything below seven is an emergency
what is the milestone for sitting without support?
9.5 months
what is the milestone for standing with assistance?
12 months
what is the milestone for hands and knees crawling?
14 months
what is the milestone for walking with assistance?
14 months
what is the milestone for standing alone?
17.5 months
what is the milestone for walking alone?
18 months
what is the decerebrate position?
everything extended
what is the decorticate position?
UE flexed, LE extended
What is dyssnergia and how do you test for it?
lack of smooth control, test with coordination test, heel up shin
what is dysmetria and how do you test for it?
overshoot or undershoot movements, proprioceptive testing of the shoulder
what is dysdiadochokinesia and how do you test for it?
difficulty performing repeated movements, test with alternating tapping on legs
what is rebound and how do you test for it?
lack of braking movement, test with bicep flexion and release
what level SCI allows for grasp with tenodesis?
C6
what level SCi allows for full grasp?
C8