Evaluation

Question 1

What’s NEW with the body? (What does NEW stand for?)

Answer 1

Nerves
Edema
Wounds

Question 2

Assessing client’s function, the most functional utensil is the SPORC, what does that stand for?

Answer 2

Strength
Pain
Occupation/Tasks
ROM
Coordination

Question 3

How to assess nerves?

Answer 3

Semmes Weinstein Monofilament
2 Point Discrimination

Question 4

What bodily functions are nerves responsible for?

Answer 4

Vascular function
Sweating
Goosebumps and Wrinkling When Wet
Skin Texture
Nail and Hair Growth

Question 5

What color of wounds is okay and which colors are bad?

Answer 5

Red is good
Black and yellow are bad

Question 6

How do you assess strength?

Answer 6

Grip and pinch testing (dynamometer)
MMT

Question 7

How should you assess pain?

Answer 7

Numerical scale
**Consider with and without movement

Question 8

What is the DASH/QuickDASH?

Answer 8

Measuring upper extremity function and symptoms

Question 9

What does it mean if finger AROM < PROM?

Answer 9

Weakness or adhesion

Question 10

What does it mean when finger AROM = PROM and wrist position doesn’t affect it?

Answer 10

Joint stiffness

Question 11

What does it mean when finger AROM = PROM and wrist position does change ROM?

Answer 11

extrinsic issues (tightness, adhesion, etc.)

Question 12

What does it mean when finger AROM = PROM and MP position does change ROM?

Answer 12

intrinsic issues

Question 13

How can you assess coordination?

Answer 13

9-hole peg test
Moberg Pickup Test (picking up coins for on Mo’Burger)