Take home Quiz 2

Fabrication of an orthotic should take place in the following order: A. Measure, Cut, Heat, Roll, Fit, Cool, Strap B. Measure, Heat, Cut, Fit, Cool, Roll, Strap C. Heat, Measure, Cut, Fit, Roll, Cool, Strap D.Cut, Fit, Strap, Roll, Cool, Measure

A. Measure, Cut, Heat, Roll, Fit, Cool, Strap

A hand based ulnar gutter splint needs to block which digits? A. RF and SF B. RF and LF C. LF and IF D.IF and thumb

A. RF and SF

An OTA working in an inpatient rehabilitation center has just read the evaluation completed by the OT. He notices the following in the chart: "Patient is s/p a fall-related complete T12 SCI." Using the ASIA scale, the OTA may anticipate the client will have difficulty demonstrating which of the following? Ankle dorsiflexion to don shoes. Elbow flexion to brush teeth. Thumb opposition to hold a glass of water. Trunk rotation to complete donning shirt.

Ankle dorsiflexion to don shoes.

Name three diagnosis associated with dysphagia

CP

A COTA is working on LE dressing with a young adult with a SCI. As the client attempts to put on his underwear, he notices an erection and asks the practitioner how this is possible, and if he will be able to have sexual intercourse. The COTA is uncomfortable with the question and unsure of the answer. The BEST action for her to take is to: A. Make a joke and tell him she will get back to him with an answer by the next morning B. Quickly return to LE dressing and tell him to think of other things because she does not know the answer C. Refer him to his psychiatrist D. Refer him to her OTR supervisor who attended a workshop on sexuality and SCI`

D. Refer him to her OTR supervisor who attended a workshop on sexuality and SCI

The only animals appropriate for Animal Assisted Interventions are dogs. T / F

F

To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. T / F

F

You are watching your 82-year-old client eat her breakfast. You notice she keeps clearing her throat after each swallow. There is no coughing on food or drink. After she has finished you hear "wetness" in her voice. What type of evaluation might you suggest be completed on her to the treatment team?

MBS

It is important to understand the anatomy of the hand and to teach your patients to understand their anatomy. T / F

T

Pet assisted therapy is now called Animal Assisted Interventions. T / F

T

An OTA working in an acute care hospital meets a patient with an old SCI (approximately 14 years prior to this admission). The patient has requested assistance with toileting. The OTA may assume which is true: The patient is lazy and knows how to take care of her needs but does not want to. The patient is needing additional supplies to meet her toileting needs. The patient is unable to toilet herself because of the spinal cord injury. None of the above.

The patient is needing additional supplies to meet her toileting needs.

. Mr. Brown was stabbed 11 times during a recent robbery at a local gas station. He was stabbed on the right lateral side of his torso. 5 of the stabbings lacerated the right side of his spinal cord. He is experiencing proprioceptive and motor loss on his right side and loss of pain and temperature sensation on his left side. Mr. Brown is suffering from which of the following syndromes? a. Central Cord Syndrome c. Anterior Cord Syndrome b. Brown-Sequard Syndrome d. Conus Medullaris Syndrome

b. Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Tracy was asked by the MD to consider ordering a wheelchair for her patient that has recently been diagnosed with having L1 complete paraplegia following a MVA. Which of the following wheelchair components would be the most important to consider when ordering a specialized chair? a. manual assist propulsion c. adjustable arm rests b. ROHO seat cushion d. high back recliner

b. ROHO seat cushion

Johnny, a T6 SCI patient, was experiencing a severe headache. The nurse took his temperature and realized his blood pressure was in the hypertension range. She immediately raised his head to avoid excessive blood pressure to the brain, loosened his clothes, and checked his urinary catheter for kinks. The nurse more than likely thought Johnny was experiencing: a. orthostatic hypotension c. postural hypotension b. autonomic dysreflexia d. none of the above

b. autonomic dysreflexia

Tank, an OTA at Rehab Central, noticed a circumference difference in Mr. Fields LEs. His RLE was warm to touch, swollen, and red. Dr. Dack ordered an x-ray. After receiving the results, Dr. Dack ordered PT and OT services be stopped temporarily and prescribed anti-coagulants. Mr. Fields was more than likely diagnosed with: a. urinary tract infection c. deep vein thrombosis b. pressure ulcers d. none of the above

c. deep vein thrombosis

Name three signs and/or symptoms of dysphagia?

coughing, drooling, choking

Define Dysphagia - What is it?

difficulty swallowing

What are three health related impacts/complications associated with dysphagia?

phenomnia, GERD,