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muscular dystrophy group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle
and weakness
too many toes sign Purpose: Determine -valgus heel
-forefoot abduction
-tibial external rotation
Procedure: Pt stands in a normal relaxed position. View from behind.
+ Result:+ If the heel is in valgus, the forefoot abducted, or the tibia ER more than normal, the
clinician will observe more toes on the involved side than on the normal side
Athetosis Cerebral Palsy involuntary, purposeless movements of the limbs. In addition,
purposeful movements are contorted. writhing.
difference between contact and droplet precautions the face mask, gown and gloves for
both
,Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test graded exercise tolerance test to establish safe
exertional level during post concussion syndrome. increase exertion until symptoms are evoked,
use info to set parameters
levator ani muscles for continence The levator ani muscles consist of the pubococcygeus,
iliococcygeus, and puborectalis, which actively compress the urethra, vagina, and rectum, thus
maintaining continence.
Hydrogel dressing best for granular and dry wounds to moisten them up
Stages of Learning cognitive, associative, autonomous
pressure wound staging: stage 1 nonblanchable erythema of intact skin
pressure wound staging: stage 2 partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis,
dermis, or both (e.g., abrasion, blister, or shallow crater
pressure wound staging: stage 3 full-thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis
of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to but not through underlying fascia
, pressure wound staging: stage 4 full-thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue
necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures (e.g., tendon or joint capsule
Cheyne-Stokes respiratory pattern irregular respiration pattern characterized by a period
of apnea followed by gradually increasing depth and frequency of respirations (pp. 57-58). This
breathing pattern is often observed with depression of the cerebral hemisphere (e.g., coma), in
basal ganglia disease, and occasionally with congestive heart failure.
Biot respirations irregular respirations varying in depth and interrupted by intervals of
apnea that lacks repetitive pattern
ultrasound 3 mhz vs 1 mhz tissue depth penetration 1 mhz is 3-5 cm
3 mhz is .8 to 1.6 cm
deep neck flexors longus colli and longus capitis
common wheelchair environmental requirements for home 1. The recommended ramp
length is 12 inches (30 cm) for each inch (2.5 cm) of rise (p. 324).