CRC Medical Aspects 5

Question 1

Which type of burn injury destroys all layers of the skin, including nerve endings, and appears dry and leathery?

Accepted Answer

Full thickness (third-degree) burn

Answer

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.

Question 2

Which pain management approach combines physical, psychological, and behavioral strategies to address chronic pain as a multidimensional experience?

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation

Answer

Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation addresses chronic pain through coordinated physical, psychological, and behavioral interventions, recognizing pain as a complex biopsychosocial experience.

Question 3

A client has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which occupational intervention is MOST effective as a first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

Ergonomic modifications and wrist splinting

Answer

Ergonomic workstation modifications and neutral-position wrist splinting are evidence-based first-line interventions that reduce nerve compression in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 4

In spinal cord injury rehabilitation, the term 'neurogenic bladder' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Bladder dysfunction caused by nervous system damage

Answer

Neurogenic bladder refers to bladder dysfunction resulting from damage to the nervous system, causing problems with storage or emptying of urine.

Question 5

Which cardiovascular condition involves a weakened heart muscle that cannot pump blood efficiently, often resulting in fatigue and exercise intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure

Answer

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.

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CRC Medical Aspects 5