Balance Grades
Pt able to maintain steady balance without hand hold support
normal static
What does an OT need before evaluation?
Physician's order to eval and treat
medically unstable
Pt unable to to accept challenge or move without loss of balance
poor dynamic
What are two main challenges in both evaluations and treatment in acute care
limited time and medically unstable
What is a typical LOS
few days to a few weeks
Pt able to maintain balance with handhold support
fair static
What is the OT looking for in the medical chart; name 2
past and current medical history, precautions, vital signs, labs, medications, surgical history, cognition, prior therapy notes
What must the OT be aware of during interventions in the patient's rooms; give 2 examples
lines, tubing, colostomy bags, incisions, wounds, monitors
Pt able to maintain balance without handhold support; minimal postural sway
good static
When should reevaluation take place
every therapy session
What 2 cognitive assessments can be used during therapy sessions
Slums and MOCA
What is a quick way to assess dynamic balance?
John Doe is 90 years old and is being d/c from acute hospital, he is currently Mod A with all ADLs, fatigues easily, and is diagnosed with prostate cancer where should the OT d/c him to
Why would he go to this setting
SNF - John Doe fatiguing easy means he would not be able to endure 3+ hours of therapy
At what pain level should the nurse be notified, and document notification?
5/10 or higher