Initial Assessment

Question 1

things assessed

Answer 1

general appearance
behavior
indicators of abuse, neglect, or trafficking
body structure
mobility
measurements like weight and height
vital signs
pain

Question 2

spasticity

Answer 2

increased muscle tone
more resistance with passive extension of joint

Question 3

rigidity

Answer 3

stiffness

Question 4

spasticity vs. rigidity

Answer 4

spasticity: damage to brain or spinal cord that resulted in spasms & involuntary movements (cerebral palsy, MS)
rigidity: stiff (parkinsons)

Question 5

fasciculation

Answer 5

continuous rapid twitching of muscle at rest

Question 6

myoclonus

Answer 6

rapid sudden jerk of a muscle
seizures, leg jerk while falling asleep

Question 7

tic

Answer 7

involuntary, repetitive movement of muscle group from neurologic or psychogenic cause (grimaces, winks, shoulder shrugs)

Question 8

tremors

Answer 8

alteration of muscle movement by opposing groups in a rhythmic manner
at rest or voluntary movement

Question 9

BMI formula

Answer 9

weight (Kg) / height (m^2)

Question 10

healthy range BMI

Answer 10

18.5-24.9 kg/m

Question 11

obesity BMI

Answer 11

30 or higher

Question 12

OPQRST stands for

Answer 12

onset, provocation, quality, region, severity, time

Question 13

3 sources of pain

Answer 13

visceral
somatic
referred

Question 14

compare the 3 sources of pain

Answer 14

visceral: internal organs
somatic: msk system
referred: felt in another area than the origin