Unit 2

Question 1

What are 4 of the main professional roles of a rehab assistant?

Answer 1

TCTD:
Team player
Communicator
Treatment Provider
Documenter

Question 2

What is the definition of informed consent?

Answer 2

A voluntary agreement made by a well advised & mentally competent client to be treated

Question 3

How does informed consent impact the work of an OT/PT assistant?

Answer 3

Informed consent are important for legal reasons, trust and rapport.Full disclosure

Question 4

What are some key points in the provision of clear communication?

Answer 4

Be simple, clear & precise in your language. Use layman’s terms that you think the client will understand.

Question 5

What does draping mean & why do we do it as RA’s?

Answer 5

Draping is the act of covering a client in a manner that maintains the right to modesty during treatment.

Question 6

List the steps in draping a shoulder….

Answer 6

1. Introduction, consent, position.
2. Explain why draping is needed & ask for permission.
3. Use appropriate draping materials - usually sheets and and/or towels.
4. Provide clear instructions on how to use the draping materials.
5. Ensure the treatment area is as private as possible - close cubicle or door.

Question 7

List 3 reasons why proper position of a client is important?

Answer 7

Maximize Comfort.
Maintain Skin Integrity
Maintain musculoskeletal integrity.

Question 8

Positioning is a balancing act between…

Answer 8

Client comfort and therapeutic goals.

Question 9

What is the least restraint policy?

Answer 9

Has to be ordered by treating Physician.

Goal is to use the least restraint possible necessary

Question 10

What is a Pro & Con for Supine (Back Lying)?

Answer 10

Pro: Functional for nursing staff
Con: Risk of hip & knee contracture when knees flexed.
Promotes plantarflexion of feet

Question 11

What is a Pro & Con for Prone (Stomach)?

Answer 11

Pro: Promotes extension of the spine.
Stretches out the hip flexors.
Con: Neck in poor alignment. Low duration tolerance.
Not functional for client or health care practioner

Question 12

What is a Pro & Con for Side Lying?

Answer 12

Pro: Spine maintains ideal neutral posture. Less chance of pressure sores.
Con: Not functional for nursing or for client communication.

Question 13

What is a Pro & Con for Sitting?

Answer 13

Pro: Functional for client.
Con: Max pressure on intervertebral disc.
Hard to maintain “good posture”.