Wheelin' & Dealin'
How wide does a doorway have to be to adhere ADA Guidelines?
32 inches
What is the gravity eliminated position for manual muscle testing of shoulder flexion?
Side laying with tested shoulder superior and easily accessible.
What is the name of the condition that is caused by inflammation of the tendon sheaths of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis?
DeQuervain's Syndrome
What was founded first: OT, PT, or Speech?
OT
"Both the means and the end"
OTPF
"Participation in occupations is considered both the means and the end in the occupational therapy process." - Occupations, pg 7
For individuals with little to no speech, these devices may be used to assist discussion with others through 3 component's; using a control system, forming a message, and transmitting it to another individual.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device
What exercise program is used for individuals with Parkinson's Disease that requires a certification to teach?
LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Big and Loud
What condition involves acute inflammation and demyelination of peripheral sensory and motor fibers?
Guillain-Barre syndrome
What year was OT founded?
1917
"Learn how to fix what's broken"
Greys Anatomy
"We go to medical school because we want to learn how to fix what's broken. But we quickly learn that we often have to make things worse before we can make them better." - Meredith Grey
What kind of transfer can be used when a person cannot assist - a dependent transfer?
Hoyer Lift Transfer
What is the name of the school-based program designed by OT's that is used to promote a sense of mental well-being amongst children & youth?
Every Moment Counts
What is the name for the following disorder? A disorder of spoken language, verbal output the is meaningless or "word salad".
Wernicke's Aphasia
What year did OT's first start helping children?
1919
"The most important thing is giving the patient what they want"
Greys Anatomy
"No, you told me the most important thing is giving the patient what they want. What Humphrey wants is his erection." - Izzie Stevens
How do you measure the seat height for an individual in need of a wheel chair?
Measure from the heel to the popliteal fold, with an addition of 2 inches for footrest clearance.
Which standardized assessment is used for elderly or chronically ill patients, interviewing and observing their performance in 6 areas of ADLs?
Katz Index of Independence in ADLs
By 7 months of age, what grasp pattern should a child have developed?
Radial-palmer Grasp
What is the name of the architect credited with coining the term "occupational therapy"?
George Barton
"Exercising on a daily basis vs. smoking during every lunch break"
OTPF
"Habits may be healthy or unhealthy (e.g., exercising on a daily basis vs. smoking during every lunch break), efficient or inefficient (e.g., completing homework after school vs. in the few minutes before the school bus arrives), and supportive or harmful (e.g., setting an alarm clock before going to bed vs. not doing so)" - Performance Patterns, pg 12
What principle of Universal Design states that the set up should consist of efficient and comfortable design that does not require significant energy expenditure?
Principle 6: Low Physical Effort
Part D of Medicare covers what?
Prescriptions
What diagnosis is defined as the following?Major mood episodes, both depressive and manic, that occur together with active-phase psychotic symptoms. Delusions or hallucinations for 2+ weeks during duration of illness.
Schizoaffective
What symbol was pinned to represent OT by one of the founders, representing renewal and hope?
The Phoenix
It rises from its own ashes, symbolizing the ability to help individuals overcome challenges and regain their independence.
"Human life is made up of choices"
Greys Anatomy
"Human life is made up of choices. Yes or no? In or out? Up or down? And then there are the choices that matter: to love or hate, to be a hero or to be a coward, to fight or to give in, to live or die... Live or die? That's the important choice, and it's not always in our hands." - Derek Shepherd