Medical Aspects Flashcards
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Which type of burn injury destroys all layers of the skin, including nerve endings, and appears dry and leathery?
Answer: Full thickness (third-degree) burn
Full thickness (third-degree) burns destroy the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, destroying nerve endings so the area is insensate and appears dry and leathery.
Which pain management approach combines physical, psychological, and behavioral strategies to address chronic pain as a multidimensional experience?
Answer: Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation addresses chronic pain through coordinated physical, psychological, and behavioral interventions, recognizing pain as a complex biopsychosocial experience.
A client has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which occupational intervention is MOST effective as a first-line approach?
Answer: Ergonomic modifications and wrist splinting
Ergonomic workstation modifications and neutral-position wrist splinting are evidence-based first-line interventions that reduce nerve compression in carpal tunnel syndrome.
In spinal cord injury rehabilitation, the term 'neurogenic bladder' refers to which condition?
Answer: Bladder dysfunction caused by nervous system damage
Neurogenic bladder refers to bladder dysfunction resulting from damage to the nervous system, causing problems with storage or emptying of urine.
Which cardiovascular condition involves a weakened heart muscle that cannot pump blood efficiently, often resulting in fatigue and exercise intolerance?
Answer: Heart failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened or stiffened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, causing fatigue and activity limitations.
When a rehabilitation counselor documents that a client has 'paraplegia,' this indicates impairment of:
Answer: Both lower extremities
Paraplegia refers to paralysis or impairment of both lower extremities, typically resulting from a thoracic or lumbar spinal cord injury.
Which psychiatric condition is characterized by persistent low mood, anhedonia, sleep disturbances, and cognitive changes lasting at least two weeks?
Answer: Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is diagnosed when a client experiences at least five symptoms of depression, including depressed mood or anhedonia, for at least two consecutive weeks.