Diagnosis
What common form of arthritis typically arises from aging, excessive use, or injury?
Osteoarthritis
What UE dressing technique is taught to clients with paresis or paralysis on one side?
Hemi-dressing
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Which type of hepatitis are healthcare workers (including OT practitioners) MOST concerned about and typically receive a series of vaccinations for?
Hepatitis B
When assessing pain and the client reports discomfort in a limb that is no longer there, what might this be?
Phantom Limb Pain
Involving the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spinal nerves, which spinal cord injury leads to impairment of motor and sensory function in the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs?
Paraplegia
Which frame of reference is not appropriate for treating a client with arthritis?
Biomechanical
Following a history of joint pain and stiffness, John presents with a noticeable grinding sensation and crackling sound in his knee joint upon movement, suggesting possible arthritis-related joint damage. What is the proper term called?
Crepitation or Crepitus
What is the proper wrapping method for shaping a residual limb?
Figure 8
What diagnosis do you assess by checking the legs for swelling, tenderness or changes in skin color?
DVT
This autoimmune disorder affects the central nervous system and primarily targets the myelin sheath of the brain and spinal cord.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What type of splint is used to keep the client's Wrist in extension, MCP in flexion, and PIP/DIP in extension?
Resting hand splint
A neurological condition in which the patient is unaware of their neurological deficit or psychiatric condition are of diagnosis
Anosognosia
Sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe
Gout
What assessment tool is used to measure the level of consciousness in clients with traumatic brain injury?
Glasco Coma Scale
What condition, often associated with diabetes, causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and feet due to damage to peripheral nerves?
Peripheral Neuropathy
What type of surgical approach is it if the client's hip precautions are: No hip extension, Do not allow surgical leg to EXTERNALLY rotate (turn outwards), Do not cross your legs.
Anterior Approach
A type of memory loss that occurs when you can't form new memories?
Anterograde amnesia
Most common cause of death in client's with ALS?
Respiratory complications
During a dressing assessment, a client who recently had a CVA struggles to identify small objects on a patterned fabric. What perceptual skill is likely impaired in this individual?
What progressive disorder involves the loss of pigment in the brain and formation of Lewy bodies (clumps of protein)?
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
What is the therapy type that involves limiting the movement of the unaffected limb while intensively training the affected limb through repetitive tasks?
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy or CIMT
An elderly individual struggles with daily tasks, needs help with most activities, and has limited communication. They may show behavioral changes like agitation and wandering. What stage of dementia is this?
Stage 6 - Moderately severe
This condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs or body.
Congestive Heart Failure
Following a traumatic brain injury four weeks ago, Emily relies on a calendar and clock for orientation but still exhibits confusion and difficulty with recent memory. At what level of the Rancho Los Amigos Scale is Emily most likely functioning?
RLA Level VI