OTS 322 -- Module 2 (Exam 2) (Practice Questions) With
Complete Solutions
___________is caused by the loss of coordinated
response by the autonomic nervous system,
causing an exaggerated response to stimuli below
the level of the injury, such as an overextended
bladder, pressure sores, or constipation. Correct
Answers Autonomic dysreflexia
(dys-difficult;painful
-reflex: involuntary response
-ia: pertaining to)
1. What is the most common scale used to
measure severity? Correct Answers Glasgow
Coma Scale
2 contradictions with SCI patients Correct Answers
-do not transfer or move the client around by
holding on to the halo or body jacket
-must have body jacket on at all times when out of
bed
2 precautions with SCI patients Correct Answers -
do pressure relief with client every 20 minutes
from wheelchair, turn every 2 hours at night
-for tetraplegia, monitor for pneumonia
,3 OT treatment interventions for the different
phases of recovery from the SC injury Correct
Answers acute care:
ROM, environment, inc. sitting
rehabilitation:
self care
sitting tolerance
weight shifting
outpatient:
community participation with wheelchair level
social skills
work/home/school accessibility
4 OT assessment areas when working with clients
with SCI. Correct Answers -ROM in upper
extremities
-Sensation by dermatome
-Sitting tolerance in bed/balance
-Mobility with Durable Medical Equipment
5 causes of SCI Correct Answers 1.stab wounds
2. falls
3. sport accidents
4. diving
5. tumors
A symptom of post-concussion syndrome is the
ringing of the ears, otherwise known as.... ?
Correct Answers tinnitus
, A woman with an epidermal hematoma winces at
getting an injection; she has the same reaction to
other stimuli such as hearing loved ones speak.
Correct Answers Level 2 RLA (total assistance)
generalized response-reflex response to external
stimuli/no purposeful movement
a. A teacher with a mild head injury returns to
work, making arrangements with her principal to
allow time at mid-day for a 30 min. nap. Correct
Answers Level 10 RLA (modified independent)
purposeful/appropriate-dependently carry out
ADL's, more time to complete ADL's but accurately
estimates abilities
agnosia Correct Answers lose ability to recognize
familiar things
Amy was in a tragic car accident and she sustained
a SCI; she now has trouble breathing, and can only
move her head and facial muscles.
What type of SCI is this?
What assistive equipment would an OT administer
to Amy? Correct Answers C1-C4
She needs an electric wheel chair, mouth stick,
adaptive van, and an electric bed
Complete Solutions
___________is caused by the loss of coordinated
response by the autonomic nervous system,
causing an exaggerated response to stimuli below
the level of the injury, such as an overextended
bladder, pressure sores, or constipation. Correct
Answers Autonomic dysreflexia
(dys-difficult;painful
-reflex: involuntary response
-ia: pertaining to)
1. What is the most common scale used to
measure severity? Correct Answers Glasgow
Coma Scale
2 contradictions with SCI patients Correct Answers
-do not transfer or move the client around by
holding on to the halo or body jacket
-must have body jacket on at all times when out of
bed
2 precautions with SCI patients Correct Answers -
do pressure relief with client every 20 minutes
from wheelchair, turn every 2 hours at night
-for tetraplegia, monitor for pneumonia
,3 OT treatment interventions for the different
phases of recovery from the SC injury Correct
Answers acute care:
ROM, environment, inc. sitting
rehabilitation:
self care
sitting tolerance
weight shifting
outpatient:
community participation with wheelchair level
social skills
work/home/school accessibility
4 OT assessment areas when working with clients
with SCI. Correct Answers -ROM in upper
extremities
-Sensation by dermatome
-Sitting tolerance in bed/balance
-Mobility with Durable Medical Equipment
5 causes of SCI Correct Answers 1.stab wounds
2. falls
3. sport accidents
4. diving
5. tumors
A symptom of post-concussion syndrome is the
ringing of the ears, otherwise known as.... ?
Correct Answers tinnitus
, A woman with an epidermal hematoma winces at
getting an injection; she has the same reaction to
other stimuli such as hearing loved ones speak.
Correct Answers Level 2 RLA (total assistance)
generalized response-reflex response to external
stimuli/no purposeful movement
a. A teacher with a mild head injury returns to
work, making arrangements with her principal to
allow time at mid-day for a 30 min. nap. Correct
Answers Level 10 RLA (modified independent)
purposeful/appropriate-dependently carry out
ADL's, more time to complete ADL's but accurately
estimates abilities
agnosia Correct Answers lose ability to recognize
familiar things
Amy was in a tragic car accident and she sustained
a SCI; she now has trouble breathing, and can only
move her head and facial muscles.
What type of SCI is this?
What assistive equipment would an OT administer
to Amy? Correct Answers C1-C4
She needs an electric wheel chair, mouth stick,
adaptive van, and an electric bed
