Standard WC dimensions
Width- 18
Height- 20
Depth- 16
Heart disease classes
Stage A- No symptoms, but comorbidities and a high risk of heart failure
Stage B- No symptoms, but structural changes in the heart
Stage C- Current or previous symptoms of heart failure
Stage D- Heart failure symptoms that disrupt daily life or lead to hospitalization
When are restraints permissible?
1- Medically neccessary
2- Prevent harm to self/others
3- Temporary
Symptoms of cataracts
Loss of central vision
Visual glare from direct lighting
MMT levels
5- normal
4- good
3- fair
2- poor
1- trace
0- zero
Blocked practice
A schedule where the learner repeats the same skill over and over again before moving on
D1 flexion extension pattern UE
The affected limb is placed down and on the same side of the body.
(Reaching RUE from R hip up toward L shoulder)
D2 flexion extension pattern UE
The affected limb is placed down and across the body.
(Reaching RUE from L hip up toward R shoulder)
Akathisia
Side effects of psychotic medications include tremors, restlessness, and shaky legs
Presbyopia
Loss of near vision
Gluacoma
Group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to blindness
Receptive/ Wernicke’s aphasia
Difficulty understanding written or spoken language
Conduction aphasia
Difficulty repeating someone
Broca’s aphasia
Difficulty speaking
Anomic aphasia
Difficulty finding words
Acoustic neuroma/ Vestibular schwannoma
A tumor growing on the nerve connecting the inner ear to the brain
- Affects one side
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Poor balance
Achondroplasia
Restricted growth of the long bones
Topographical orientation
Ability to navigate and understand the spatial layout of an environment
Motivational interviewing
OARS
Open-ended questions
Affirmations
Reflections
Summaries
Dry whirlpool/ Fluidotherapy
Sensory-based Gross Motor group
A therapeutic activity session that uses movement and sensory input to improve motor skills, coordination, and body awareness
Instrumental group
Provides support and resources to maintain or improve functional independence
Topical group
Focuses on developing communication skills, coping mechanisms, and problem-solving skills through discussion.
Thematic group
Explore a specific theme through activities and discussions. (i.e., stress management, self-esteem, stress, etc.)