Client Assessment and Treatment Planning Flashcards
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Which of the following medications should prompt a therapist to use EXTRA CAUTION with pressure and joint work?
Answer: Blood thinners (anticoagulants)
Anticoagulants reduce the blood's ability to clot, increasing the risk of bruising and internal bleeding with heavy pressure.
When reassessing a client's progress, which type of documentation compares current findings to the baseline intake findings?
Answer: Progress SOAP notes
Progress SOAP notes document ongoing findings and compare them to baseline to track treatment effectiveness over time.
A client presents with fibromyalgia. Which approach is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Light to moderate pressure with attentive pacing based on client feedback
Fibromyalgia clients typically benefit from light to moderate, slow-paced massage with constant communication to avoid pain flares.
For a client recovering from a recent ankle sprain (acute stage), what is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Refer out and avoid the area until the acute phase resolves
In the acute inflammatory phase, massage to the injured area should be avoided; the therapist may work proximal to the injury and should refer if needed.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'Plan' section of a SOAP note?
Answer: Treatment goals, frequency of sessions, and proposed future techniques
The Plan section outlines treatment goals, session frequency, home-care recommendations, and adjustments for future sessions.
Which condition requires physician clearance before massage may be performed?
Answer: Recent heart surgery or cardiac event
A recent cardiac event or surgery requires physician clearance to ensure massage is safe and appropriate for the client's cardiovascular status.