A Beautiful Mind
The substance that is deficient in Parkinson's Disease.
Dopamine?
Daily double (What group of cells produce it?)
Prohibited activities post THR.
1. No hip flexion over 90*
2. No internal rotation
3. No adduction
**daily double**
(is this an anterior or posterior approach?)-
The meaning of SpO2
Oxygen Saturation
Liquid consistency in between thin and honey.
Nectar
This is the ideal state of a stump prior to fitting of a prosthetic.
These can facilitate foot clearance during ambulation...
Weight shift to opposite side
Increase dorsiflexion
AFO
Facilitate hip flexion for increased step length
Best way for a patient with an ankle fracture to be mobile.
Knee scooter
This stage of respiration is entirely passive.
Expiration
In regards to oral care, order the following from best to worst: toothbrush, Glycerin swabs, Dentips
1. Toothbrush
2. Dentips
3. Glycerin swabs
This is required to be able to perform a stand pivot transfer.
Ability to bear weight on 1 leg
Resident with primary dx MS;
PLOF- power cheelchair at home; SBA stand pivot transfers, bed mob, & ADLs
At eval- ModA bed mob; MaxA X2 stand pivot transfers; fair- dynamic sitting balance
3 weeks post admission- MinA bed mob; MaxA X 1 stand pivot transfers; good- dynamic sitting balance
How can we facilitate this resident's independence with transfer performance?
What is trial sliding board?
Dipping of the contralateral pelvis (post/lat approach) after a hip replacement.
Trendelenberg sign?
Daily Double (what muscle?)
Components/areas included in an SOB assessment.
1. At rest
2. During exertion
3. In Supine
Signs/symptoms of Aspiration a patient may demonstrate at bedside that indicate a need for a speech consult
1. Cough 2.Wet vocal quality 3. Throat clearing 4. Holding food/Residue 5. Spitting out chewed bolus
This is the length of time that skin needs to be "blanchable"
30 seconds
This sequelae of Parkinson's disorder results in reduced mobility, postural stability, accuracy, and velocity/amplitude of movement.
Research shows that regular exercises, progressive resistance training, and music therapy are effective in improving this symptom.
What is Bradykinesia?
The most visible sign of a fractured or dislocated hip.
Leg Length Discrepancy
This is an absolute contraindication for post CABG or any cardio-thoracic surgery.
Valsalva
Silent aspiration means this and is concerning for patients because...
Silent aspiration is when material enters the patients lungs with no obvious signs of swallowing difficulties. This can cause aspiration pneumonia
Daily double: (what lung lobe is aspiration pna typically found in?)
These techniques are used often with aggressive resident's who have a dementia diagnosis.
What are de-escalation techniques?
**Calm tone, low/moderate volume, simple sentences, rapport building, non threatening body language (eye contact), distractions, and creative problem solving**
This vessel is the most common culprit in a stroke and produces the following deficits:
1. Hemiplegia
2. Speech deficits (Dominant Side)
3. Gaze deviation.
Middle Cerebral Artery?
The "Sandwich" that's contraindicated for post spinal surgery patients.
BLT
The reason one should not manually increase/raise the O2 for a COPD patient.
CO2 Washout
Exercises/ treatment strategies you could preform in therapy for a patient with impaired hyolaryngeal excursion
Shaker, Mendelsohn maneuver, Chin tuck against resistance, Effortful swallow
This is what you will likely cause if you perform a Homan's sign on someone with confirmed or suspected DVT
"Throwing" an embolus