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Treatment Planning & Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A certified coach is creating a treatment protocol for a worker with chronic low back pain. Which approach aligns with evidence-based IHSA standards?

    Answer: Active rehabilitation including strengthening and functional reconditioning

    Evidence-based standards for chronic low back pain favor active rehabilitation over passive-only approaches to restore function.

  2. When must a treatment plan include a mental health component for an injured worker?

    Answer: When psychosocial factors are identified as barriers to recovery

    Psychosocial barriers such as fear-avoidance or depression are recognized recovery barriers and must be addressed in the plan.

  3. An injured worker refuses part of the prescribed treatment protocol. The coach should FIRST:

    Answer: Document the refusal and explore the worker's concerns

    Documenting the refusal and exploring concerns respects autonomy while maintaining clear records and opening dialogue.

  4. Which principle guides the frequency of treatment sessions in an IHSA-aligned protocol?

    Answer: Clinical necessity based on functional deficits and goals

    Session frequency must be clinically justified based on the nature and severity of functional deficits relative to treatment goals.

  5. In infrastructure worksites, which environmental factor is MOST commonly added to treatment protocols to prevent recurrence?

    Answer: Ergonomic workstation redesign or task modification

    Ergonomic task modification addresses the physical demands that caused the injury and is key to preventing recurrence in infrastructure settings.

  6. A treatment plan for a utility worker with a shoulder injury should include which type of goal by week 4?

    Answer: Return to overhead lifting within job-specific tolerance thresholds

    Functional goals tied to job-specific tasks, such as overhead lifting tolerances, guide measurable milestone-based recovery.

  7. Which of the following is a RED FLAG that would prompt immediate re-evaluation of a treatment protocol?

    Answer: Significant functional decline after two consecutive sessions

    Significant functional decline after consecutive sessions signals the protocol may be inappropriate and warrants immediate clinical reassessment.