Adult Neuro: introduction to neurological rehabilitation

Question 1

History, System review, and Tests & Measurements are part of which section of the patient management model?

Answer 1

The Examination

Question 2

a brief limited exam aimed at screening all systems to determine areas of deficit that need a detailed examination

Answer 2

Systems Review (The Examination)

Question 3

aimed at providing the examiner with objective information about specific impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.

Answer 3

Tests and Measurements (The Examination)

Question 4

Patient management model in the neurological rehabilitation:

Answer 4

1. Examination
2. Evaluation
3. Diagnosis
4. Prognosis
5. Plan of Care
6. Re-examination
7. Outcomes

Question 5

The neuro patient examination process:

Answer 5

1. Passive Range of Motion
2. Active Range of Motion
3. Motor Control
   
   • Quality of movement
   • Strength of motion vs individual muscle
4. Muscle Tone
5. Reflex Integrity
6. Mental Status Exam
7. Cranial Nerve Exam
8. Sensory Exam – dermatome testing
9. Coordination
10. Pain
11. Posture: sitting and standing
12. Balance: sitting and standing, static and dynamic
13. Functional activities: bed mobility, sit to stand, locomotion, developmental positions
14. Outcomes measures

Question 6

The neuro patient examination process:

Answer 6

1. Passive Range of Motion
2. Active Range of Motion
3. Motor Control
   
   • Quality of movement
   • Strength of motion vs individual muscle
4. Muscle Tone
5. Reflex Integrity
6. Mental Status Exam
7. Cranial Nerve Exam
8. Sensory Exam – dermatome testing
9. Coordination
10. Pain
11. Posture: sitting and standing
12. Balance: sitting and standing, static and dynamic
13. Functional activities: bed mobility, sit to stand, locomotion, developmental positions
14. Outcomes measures