Are We Sleepy?
This family will help you sleep, but you might become addicted as well...
Benzodiazepines
What is the best side to get out of bed after a hip replacement?
The unaffected side
This treatment method sends electrical signals that can help with pain control.
TENS unit
This med can cause burning in various body parts if not applied correctly...
Capsaicin
What is the difference between PT and OT?
The ability to move your body vs. the ability to perform activites of daily living
What are some negative outcomes from inadequate sleep?
slowed responses, fatigue, irritability, psychosis
Most important method of repositioning for pts that are post-op spinal surgery?
Logroll
Your pt is 2 days post-op TKA and PT is about to coming to work with them soon. What is your highest priority?
Premedicate them
Worst side effect of NSAIDs (besides allergic reaction)?
GI bleeding
Daily limit for acetaminophen intake?
4g/day
Risk factors for sleep deprivation
Age, hospitalization, substance abuse, chronic illness, lifestyle changes, medications
Best "medicine" for early osteoporosis?
Calcium and Vitamin D
I can never use this treament method for TKAs....
heat therapy
Your patient is on a PCA pump and has a POSS score of 4. What is the highest priority?
Administer Naloxone
S/S of infection
Fever, swelling/redness/heat at surgical site, mal-colored and odorous drainage from surgical site
Excessive weight, increased neck circumference, male gender, smoking, excessive alcohol use are all risk factors for which sleep exemplar?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Name 3 forms of DVT prophylaxis
Meds (heparin, enoxaparin), SCDs, Ted hose,
Name at least 4 opioids
tramadol, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, codeine
Constipation
Your patient is 6 hours post-op for a joint replacement and says their leg just doesn't feel right. What is the first thing you do?
Perform a neurovascular assessment
How would you promote good sleep hygiene for your hospitalized patients?
Cluster care at night, dimming lights at dusk, keeping them awake during the day, etc.
Key diagnostic imaging and labs for osteoarthritis.
X-rays, MRI, ESR, CRP
Name some patient education points for degenerative disc disease.
Proper shoes, padding in homes for hard floors, remove tripping hazards, support pillows, proper posture and lifting techniques
"Ad"-jective for cyclobenzaprine, baclofen, and other non-traditional "pain" medications?
Adjuvant
This is often a secondary diagnosis for your mobility exemplars.
Disuse syndrome