Neurological Rehabilitation Flashcards
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Which assessment tool is used to measure functional independence in basic ADLs for neurologically impaired clients in inpatient rehab?
Answer: FIM (Functional Independence Measure)
The FIM is the standard tool used in inpatient rehabilitation to rate independence across motor and cognitive ADL tasks.
Hemispatial neglect following right hemisphere stroke is BEST addressed using which OT strategy?
Answer: Visual scanning training from left to right
Visual scanning training teaches clients to actively scan toward the neglected left side to compensate for hemispatial neglect.
A client with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) presents with progressive upper and lower extremity weakness. The OT's PRIORITY should be:
Answer: Energy conservation and adaptive equipment to maintain independence
ALS is progressive and irreversible, so OT focuses on energy conservation and adaptive equipment to extend functional independence.
Which standardized test assesses processing and motor skill quality during daily tasks using a rater-observation model?
Answer: AMPS (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills)
The AMPS uses trained raters to observe and score the quality of motor and process skills during client-chosen daily tasks.
When treating a client with cerebellar ataxia, which adaptive strategy is MOST helpful for improving upper extremity control?
Answer: Weighted utensils and wrist weights
Weighted utensils and wrist weights add proprioceptive input that helps dampen ataxic tremor during functional tasks.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used by OTs primarily to:
Answer: Establish baseline level of consciousness for treatment planning
GCS scores eye opening, verbal, and motor responses to establish a baseline and track consciousness recovery.