Pediatrics
Jane is a 5-year-old client with cerebral palsy with near normal tone at rest, but it increases whenever she attempts to move her extremities. Jane’s tone would be classified as:
Moderate spasticity
Which type of arthritis is characterized by remissions and exacerbations and begins in the acute phase as an inflammatory process of the synovial lining?
Rheumatoid arthritis
A 30 point questionnaire screening tool commonly used to screen for dementia and cognitive impairments
MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination)
The grade given for a patient who moves through complete range of motion against gravity and slight resistance during a manual muscle test
What is 3+ (Fair plus)
Larry is a 9-year-old child who was referred for a pediatric vision evaluation. His teacher has noted that he holds his books and papers close to his face. Larry complains of blurred vision and does not wear glasses. Larry’s visual impairment most likely is:
Myopia
What is the name for compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow?
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The Allen Cognitive Level a patient should be discharged home at
4 (4.6)
The BEST way for an individual with an upper extremity fracture to maintain arm strength until the cast is removed
What is isometric muscle contractions
When does hand dominance begin to develop?
3 to 6 years
Compression of WHAT nerve can cause weakening of the power grip?
Ulnar Nerve
The Allen Cognitive Level a patient can carry out a task with three familiar steps and one new step
Allen Cognitive Level 5
The best intervention for a patient who is unable to move upper-extremity above the shoulder and complains of progressively worsening shoulder pain and stiffness
What is stretching exercises
Tilt a 7-month-old in a supported sitting position and head movement in the opposite direction to maintain alignment with body is observed. What type of reaction is this?
Equilibrium reaction
Compression of WHAT nerve causes weakness or paralysis of the wrist extensors, MCPs, and thumb & results in wrist drop?
Radial Nerve
A patient with an anxiety disorder has been placed on new anti-anxiety medication. The OT practitioner should monitor the patient over the next few days for these side effects
Decreased arousal and drowsiness
The spinal cord injury levels a patient would present as independent in all self-care
What is T6 to L4
Creative play or participating in cooperative peer groups develops at what ages in children?
4 to 7 years
Patient presents with a wound in the palm near the webbed space. The deep branch of the ulnar nerve is lacerated. What muscle would be affected by this injury?
adductor pollicis
Characterized by a lifelong pattern of social withdrawal, discomfort with human interaction, introverted, bland, constricted affect, and often seen by others as eccentric, isolated, or lonely
schizoid personality disorder
Nathan is a 25-year-old client who sustained a C6 spinal cord injury secondary to a motor vehicle accident (MVA). The injury occurred to the right side of his spinal cord. These sensations are expected to be absent on the left side of the body below the level of the lesion during the OT evaluation
What is pain and temperature