Sneezy and Itchy
After six days in the hospital for a CVA a pt. was diagnosed with a MRSA infection.
What is a nosocomial infection
Refers to difficulty/impairment in swallowing, often associated with diseases such as CVA and CP.
What is Dysphagia
Pt. admitted to hospital with squeezing chest pain and discomfort that seemed like indigestion at first, SOB, and C/O of cold and clamminess.
What is Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
The process used when a dislocated bone is realigned back into its original position.
What is reduction?
Three factors that may have contributed to the formation of pressure sores in a pt. that has been bedridden for over a year.
What is incontinence, inactivity, and decreased muscle bulk?
A patient became very ill after being sting by a mosquito
What is Malaria
If patient has a nasogastric tube, elevating the head of the bed 300 after feeding can prevent this.
What is aspiration pneumonia or gastroesophageal reflux?
Post acute period of TX of an MI this tool is used to determine the progression of activity and exercise.
What is the MET Level Scale
The skin is in intact, but X-rays reveal a distal radial fracture with dorsal displacement of the fragment.
What is a Colles fracture
The removal of necrotic tissue.
What is debridement?
a sudden onset of severe allergic reaction which can lead to respiratory arrest and systemic shock
What is anaphylaxis
Pt. has type 2 DM C/O headache, shakiness, fatigue, is sweaty with increased HR she may have___.
What is Hypoglycemia?
When working with cardiac or pulmonary patients the OT practitioner should regularly monitor these three things.
What is BP, Heart Rate, O2 Sats
This is characterized by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, leading to pain and numbness in the hand.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A pt. has experienced full-thickness burns to 50% of her body surface area (BSA). OT/PT treatment during her recovery period could include _____.
What is anti-deformity splinting, A/PROM, scar massage
An infection that is acquired in a health-care facility is usually transmitted by the _____ mode.
What is Contact Mode?
A serious eye disease where small blood vessels are damaged 20 diabetes
What is diabetic retinopathy?
The most appropriate strategy for monitoring exercise tolerance in a cardiac rehab patient
What is the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale
The best type of exercise for a patient in an acute exacerbation of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
What is gentle AROM?
General ill health associated with serious illness (i.e., excessive wt. loss, poor energy, etc.)
What is cachexia?
Inflammation of a layer of connective tissue that lines a joint such as the hip, knee, ankle and can be caused by arthritis.
What is synovitis?
This phase of swallowing ensures the bolus is directed into the esophagus and the airway is protected.
What is the pharyngeal phase?
The primary focus of OT during the early phases of cardiac rehab.
What is gradual re-engagement in ADLs and energy conservation techniques.
A pt. a R CVA has difficulty maneuvering around obstacles in a cluttered room which can attributed to this visual deficit.
What is hemianopsia?
A mechanism, in the spinal cord, in which pain signals can be sent up to the brain to be processed to accentuate the possible perceived pain, or attenuate it at the spinal cord itself.
What is the gate control theory of pain.