A patient with a stroke on the right side of the brain will usually transfer best to this side.
What is THE RIGHT?
100
OTs can provide this evaluation and make recommendations for returning to this activity for stroke patients after discharge.
What is driving?
100
A bladder scan will assess for this.
What is urinary retention?
100
Besides the patient, this person(s) should also make sure they are taken care of so that they have a sense of control, sense of well-being, and strength to go forward.
What is the caretaker?
200
The 'thingy" that hangs down the back of your throat.
What is the UVULA?
200
PTs often trial and fit stroke patients for AFOs to improve foot clearance and knee control during stance phase. What the acronym AFO stand for.
What is ANKLE FOOT ORTHOTIC?
200
OTs assess and fit patients with W.H.O. to improve positioning, tone, and/or motor control. the term W.H.O feres to this.
What is a Wrist Hand Orthotic?
200
Stroke patients are at risk for this unsafe behavior due to decreased balance.
What is falling?
200
Stroke survivor family members may exhibit these: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope.
What are the 6 stages of loss?
300
What it is called when liquid and/or food enters the airway.
What is ASPIRATION?
300
Patients with stroke may have increased tone in their lower extremities. This term is characterized by a velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes.
What is SPASICITY?
300
Visiual acuity, peripheral vision, saccades, convergence and tracking are all terms associated with this OT evaluation?
What is a vision assessment?
300
Stroke patients on this medication regimen should be assessed for bleeding.
What is anticoagulation?
300
These traits may be present before a stroke, and may be exacerbated after a stroke.
What are personality traits?
400
This is an indication that a patient has a modified diet consistency.
What is a GREEN CHARM?
400
Patients with stroke in this area of the brain may present with vertigo, decreased LE coordination, ataxia and decreased balance.
What is CEREBELLUM?
400
A shower chair, long handled shoe horn, elastic shoelaces, reacher and grab bar are all examples of this.
What is adaptive equipment?
400
The first step any observer should take when a person shows signs and symptoms of stroke.
What is call 9-1-1?
400
A spouse of a stroke patient may take on new responsibilities, such as acting as the homemaker or bread-winner.
What is role-change / role reversal?
500
Consistency of the level 1 (national dysphagia diet)
What is PUREED FOOD?
500
In 2011, the PT department will be participating in an international stroke study called SIRRACT (Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation Reinforcement of Activity Study). Name one outcome measure of this study.
What is GAIT VELOCITY/SPEED?
500
Meal preparation, driving, financial and home management skills are what areas assessed by OT?
What are ADLs (activities of daily living)?
500
Stroke patients are at risk for developing this if they have reduced mobility and remain in one position too long.
What is a decubitus?
500
These five services are all available for the stroke patient after discharge.
What are physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work/case manager and nursing services?