Evaluation
TRUE or FALSE: Occupational therapists only do upper extremity manual muscle testing.
FALSE. OTs may complete manual muscle testing when PTs are not available.
What is the average length of stay in a post-acute setting?
25-30 days
Which are the main reimbursement options?
Medicare or private insurance
Whare are the typical patient goals in a post-acute setting?
Functional on ADLs and Mobility
What is a common factor that discourages employment in a post-acute setting?
Frequent changes in medical status resulting in setbacks or patients passing away.
What are the top 3 diagnoses seen in the post-acute setting?
1. Acute respiratory failure
2. CVA/Stroke
3. Decubitus Ulcers: Sacral, BLEs
Which skills are targeted the most in a post-acute setting?
TRUE or FALSE: Clients are able to do multiple settings with no limitation and will not get denied by insurance.
TRUE
Which of the following documentation notes are used in a post-acute setting? Multiple answers.
a. OT evaluation
b. discharge notes
c. treatment notes after therapy sessions
ALL
TRUE or FALSE: The longer period of care allows occupational therapists to see additional improvement in medically complex patients.
TRUE
Which of the following is not an assessment utilized in a post-acute care setting?
a. GG
b. Battelle
c. MMT
d. BIMS
b. Battelle
Which of the following interventions would not be utilized in a post-acute setting?
a. improving dressing skills using adaptive equipment
b. improve wheelchair to toilet transfer
c. increase fine motor skills by practicing handwriting
d. increase UE strength by using therabands
c. increase fine motor skills by practicing handwriting
Which part of Medicare is applicable to patients in a post-acute care setting?
Medicare part A and B
Which of the following areas of the SOAP treatment note are usually not narrative?
a. subjective
b. objective
c. assessment
d. plan
d. plan (OT education)
What would not help enhance an intervention in a post-acute setting?
a. additional adaptive equipment (rolling shower chairs)
b. various modalitites (NMES, TENS)
c. schedule flexibility to promote productivity based on patient complexity
d. increased focus on IADLs (cooking)
d. increased focus on IADLs (cooking)