OT 550 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
complete SCI - ANSWER no sensory or motor function
sensation will NEVER return
incomplete SCI - ANSWER There is sensory function and/or partial motor function below
the level of injury
More function and progression is seen over time
complications of SCI - ANSWER poor circulation
pain
temperature sensitivity
muscle tone issues
fatigue
emotional distress
orthostatic hypotension
autonomic dysreflexia
DVT
respiratory functions (respirator if C4 or higher)
bowel/bladder dysfunctions
recommendations for SCI - ANSWER Early mobilization is key
Low activity tolerance
Prevent contractures through positioning and ROM
Full support of UE
BP issues
watch for Autonomic dysreflexia
face is red.....
face is pale..... - ANSWER raise the head
,raise the tail
OT treatment focus for SCI - ANSWER preserve UE function
prevent skin break down
pain management
prevent orthostatic hypotension
bowel functions
support physically and mentally overall
C2-C4 OT & functions - ANSWER neck movement, head control, potential shoulder
shrug
educate caregiver
power chair using a sip/puff control, eye gaze or head control
dependent/MAX A
C5 OT and functions - ANSWER anterior deltoid and biceps
A/E (universal cuff, arm mobilizer,)
energy conservation techniques
Power chair w/ joystick
MAX A
C6 OT and functions - ANSWER TENODESIS
wrist extensors
A/E (universal cuff)
UB dressing w/ proper A
power chair or manual (assisted) w/c on flat surfaces
Mod A/ MOD I
C7 OT and functions - ANSWER triceps, wrist flexors, finger extension
lightweight grooming
A/E (built up handle)
power chair or manual (assisted) w/c on flat surfaces
, MOD I
C8- T1 OT and functions - ANSWER Full UE function
UB dressing
IADL
address low activity tolerance
lightweight w/c
MOD I
T2-T12 OT and functions - ANSWER Full UE strength
some trunk muscles
ADL
IADL
A/E for modified independence
manual w/c (mod I with transfers)
MOD I/ I
L1 - S5 OT and functions - ANSWER hip ext. knee ext, ankle dorsiflex, plantar flex
A/E as needed
manual w/c or assisted walking
MOD I/ I
myocardial infraction - ANSWER reduced blood flow to a portion of the heart for an
extended period of time
symptoms of males with MI - ANSWER chest pain, SOB, left arm numbness, jaw pain
symptoms of females with MI - ANSWER anxiety, fatigue, less of the pain symptoms
modifiable risk factors for MI - ANSWER smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diet, obesity,
managing BP
non modifiable risk factors for MI - ANSWER age, gender, race, hereditary
medical interventions for MI - ANSWER balloon angioplasty
stent placement
coronary bypass
VERIFIED ANSWERS
complete SCI - ANSWER no sensory or motor function
sensation will NEVER return
incomplete SCI - ANSWER There is sensory function and/or partial motor function below
the level of injury
More function and progression is seen over time
complications of SCI - ANSWER poor circulation
pain
temperature sensitivity
muscle tone issues
fatigue
emotional distress
orthostatic hypotension
autonomic dysreflexia
DVT
respiratory functions (respirator if C4 or higher)
bowel/bladder dysfunctions
recommendations for SCI - ANSWER Early mobilization is key
Low activity tolerance
Prevent contractures through positioning and ROM
Full support of UE
BP issues
watch for Autonomic dysreflexia
face is red.....
face is pale..... - ANSWER raise the head
,raise the tail
OT treatment focus for SCI - ANSWER preserve UE function
prevent skin break down
pain management
prevent orthostatic hypotension
bowel functions
support physically and mentally overall
C2-C4 OT & functions - ANSWER neck movement, head control, potential shoulder
shrug
educate caregiver
power chair using a sip/puff control, eye gaze or head control
dependent/MAX A
C5 OT and functions - ANSWER anterior deltoid and biceps
A/E (universal cuff, arm mobilizer,)
energy conservation techniques
Power chair w/ joystick
MAX A
C6 OT and functions - ANSWER TENODESIS
wrist extensors
A/E (universal cuff)
UB dressing w/ proper A
power chair or manual (assisted) w/c on flat surfaces
Mod A/ MOD I
C7 OT and functions - ANSWER triceps, wrist flexors, finger extension
lightweight grooming
A/E (built up handle)
power chair or manual (assisted) w/c on flat surfaces
, MOD I
C8- T1 OT and functions - ANSWER Full UE function
UB dressing
IADL
address low activity tolerance
lightweight w/c
MOD I
T2-T12 OT and functions - ANSWER Full UE strength
some trunk muscles
ADL
IADL
A/E for modified independence
manual w/c (mod I with transfers)
MOD I/ I
L1 - S5 OT and functions - ANSWER hip ext. knee ext, ankle dorsiflex, plantar flex
A/E as needed
manual w/c or assisted walking
MOD I/ I
myocardial infraction - ANSWER reduced blood flow to a portion of the heart for an
extended period of time
symptoms of males with MI - ANSWER chest pain, SOB, left arm numbness, jaw pain
symptoms of females with MI - ANSWER anxiety, fatigue, less of the pain symptoms
modifiable risk factors for MI - ANSWER smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diet, obesity,
managing BP
non modifiable risk factors for MI - ANSWER age, gender, race, hereditary
medical interventions for MI - ANSWER balloon angioplasty
stent placement
coronary bypass
