WEEK 2

Question 1

Step 2 of the EBP process

Answer 1

Acquire - systematic retrieval of the best available evidence

Question 2

Truncations

Answer 2

Root of the word with many different endings *

Question 3

Boolean Operators

Answer 3

• AND NOT OR
• Narrow or broaden results

Question 4

Phrases

Answer 4

Using quotation marks to capture a whole phrase

Question 5

Arthritis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the joints

Question 6

Musculoskeletal conditions

Answer 6

Conditions that affect the bones, muscles and joints of the body

Question 7

Osteo Arthritis

Answer 7

Most common type

Weight barring + repetitive motion activities wear away the cartilage over time

The exposed bone surfaces rub together – causing swelling

Question 8

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 8

Second most common type of arthritis

Characterized as an autoimmune disorder by which the immune system attacks the tissues of a joint

The white blood cells of the immune system infiltrate the tissue – increasing swelling

Question 9

Risk factors of developing arthritis

Answer 9

Being female

Having a genetic predisposition

Being overweight

Joint injury or over use

Age

Previous joint injuries

Question 10

OT role and Arthritis

Answer 10

Activities of daily living rehabilitation

Work rehabilitation: including on site work assessments, ergonomics, work assistive devices, employer liaison, work environment adaptation.

Advocational rehabilitation: voluntary work, adult education, leisure opportunities, modifying leisure activities

Stress and pain management

Relaxation training

Communication and assertiveness training

Counselling

Family/caregiver liaison and support

Advice on community service and social security benefits

Self-management education

Therapeutic activities

Home assessment